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Spare Tire on 178

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Topic: Spare Tire on 178

Posted By: cody91
Subject: Spare Tire on 178
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 2:27pm

I'm planning use my R178 with the rear bike rack and I was planning to store the spare tire in the front storage area below the U-shaped dinette. Are there better areas to store the spare? When placing the spare tire inside the Rpod, is it necessary to tie it down to prevent it from moving?

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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:21pm

We bought a spare tire bracket from Northern Tool and mounted our spare to the front tongue. I think the tire should be secured if storing it inside for safety.

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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014)
Middle Tn
2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:01am

I suspect, if you cram as much stuff in the storage area as we do, the spare can't go anywhere...

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Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:08am

Furpod,

That's exactly what I was thinking about doing.:-)

Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:22pm

I'm looking at sourcing the spare tire winch from a late model GM truck & mounting the spare under the back of the pod. Hopefully between the frame rails, for ground clearance. I think a couple lengths of angle iron, the winch & a crank handle should do it. Just gotta pick up our 178 this Saturday before making final plans.

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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines
2014 RP178
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