Spare tire mounting

[FunontheRoad-JAY]

I have a 2018 Jayco Melbourne motor home. It uses the Mercedes 3500 chassis. The distance between the frame members in that area I would mount it is 44”. I have purchased a 16” spare tire since it did not come with a spare. I do not want to use the trailer hitch to carry the spare since I have another item that I use for that. I would prefer to mount it under the vehicle behind the rear tires. A popular item is the BAL Retract-A-Spare Tire Carrier but it is for frames 52”-72”. The BalBAL 28218 Hide-A-Spare Tire Storage is not recommended for motor homes and is made for frames 68”-75”. My question is has anyone found a spare tire carrier that is reasonably priced, preferably less than $300 that can be bolted in the area under the rear of this motor home? Thanks for your help

 

[Kevin Cooper]

How about $77.00? Would that peak your interest? If you look at this, under it is “usually bought together”. I would do that so that you can raise and lower the tire with a battery drill or impact driver.
Link: Spare Tire Hoist, Spare Tire Winch Carrier, Compatible with RVs Trailers Trucks Motorhomes, Spare Tyre Holder with Offset Cable, Spare Wheel Towing Winch, Spare Tire Lift Assembly, LC159056, 159056 https://a.co/d/dLXmEr0
I hope this helps you.

 

[04Roadglide]

Here's that exact winch that I used on our 2018 Envoy (E450 ford). I extended the winch shaft so I can operate it from the side of the rv.As for a reasonable price, it did get expensive in the end.

 

[Kevin Cooper]

Here's that exact winch that I used on our 2018 Envoy (E450 ford). I extended the winch shaft so I can operate it from the side of the rv.As for a reasonable price, it did get expensive in the end.

Please explain how it got “expensive in the end”.

 

[04Roadglide]

Please explain how it got “expensive in the end”.

So the metal frame was custom built, I fabricated a rod with universal joints to extend the drive system to the side of the rv. That required a couple of pillow block bearings to carry it. Then the wheel and tire was a expense (necessary of course). I also have a couple of chains securing the tire in case the winch might unwind. All together I estimate I have $600+ invested for something I hope to never have to use

 

[FunontheRoad-JAY]

Thanks for the ideas but I was hoping for something that could mount across the framing members that are 44" apart so that I would not have to have a custom metal frame built like 04Roadglide did. With the winch I would have to have a custom frame made. I also would be concerned that the winch might unwind so a couple of chains would give me peace of mind. I was thinking with some sort of support on two or three sides of the tire it would be more secure and unlikely to drop down. Just my thinking on the subject as I have never used a winch to support a tire.

 

[Camper_bob]

GM has been using these in their SUVs forever. Never heard of one "coming unwound". I've owned a few GM SUVs, and there have been several in the family. And we're the type to have actually used them several times; never had a problem...

OP, how about something specifically made for your chassis that is exactly what you're looking for?

OEM Spare Carrier

Aftermarket Spare Carrier

 

[FunontheRoad-JAY]

It looks like I will probably go with the OEM spare carrier. I will get the dimensions to see if it fits in my available space. Thanks for the information Camper bob.

 

[Camper_bob]

It looks like I will probably go with the OEM spare carrier. I will get the dimensions to see if it fits in my available space. Thanks for the information Camper bob.

Those were surprisingly inexpensive, especially for "OEM" parts? Even the aftermarket ones weren't completely ridiculous.

My luck, it would be only the most expensive one that would fit my application...

 

[ClarkeNorman]

Roadmaster makes some great receiver mounted spare tire carriers that provide another receiver. These give you the ability to get the spare on the ground without crawling under the vehicle. You can still carry other things like bike racks in the receiver that is part of the carrier. My spare weighs almost 90 pounds and there's no way I could wrestle it out from under the rig, especially on a crowned shoulder which is the likely spot you'd have to change the tire.