Does anyone have a creative solution for mounting spare tires to trailers? I can't stand the look of those cheap bolt-on brackets on the tongue. I'd like to mount it underneath in the back of the trailer but can't figure out an easy way to do it. There's also pretty low clearance back there too. We throw it in the boat for now, but that's an irritation to deal with. Any great ideas? I have a 2003 22v with a tandem trailer from VM Custom Boat Trailers in California.
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Here's how Extreme trailers in Riverside, CA does it: -
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I really like that look, but from what I can tell, the trailer was designed for that right? My trailer doesn't have that support like it's shown in your pictures. Any other ideas? Thanks for the pics.Comment
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It shouldnt be too hard to weld another few supports to your trailer, and then touch up the paint. I am certain that any fabrication/weld shop could do that for you. Otherwise you can weld a mount to the trailer instead of using the cheap bolt on mount. That would look better and work better....hope this helps.Comment
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mjirving, can you post a picture or two of the front section of your trailer and I'm sure we can find a good solution for you... I had to get creative on mine!Comment
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Here are some pictures from my trailer. My tongue weight is already a bit heavy, so I'd prefer to mount in the back rather than the front, but I'm open to any good ideas. I just don't like the ugly and prominent mounting brackets that go on the front tongue. Let me know if you have any great ideas for mounting. Thanks!
MikeLast edited by mjirving; 02-09-2006, 05:41 AM.Comment
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OK, I tried to attach some 54K jpg pictures without any luck. I browsed to one of them and then previewed and posted and it wasn't on either the preview or the post. Am I doing something wrong? Help!?
MikeComment
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Mike, if you want, you can email some pics directly to me at dpowell@fundamentalwatersports.comComment
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I still can't get this picture thing to work in the message. The gallery was a piece of cake though. Here are the pictures on this link to the gallery
Please offer any creative advice on spare tire mounting. I'd prefer the back due to heavy tongue weight, but I'm open to anything.
Thanks!
Mike
http://www.tigeowners.com/photos/sho...00&ppuser=1358Comment
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OK...I finally got my spare tire project done. Here are a few pictures from my gallery showing the project and the completed result. I'm still waiting for the tire cover that will match the trailer to arrive, but I'm happy with the results.
Mike
Mike's Tige GalleryComment
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Mike
That is the same bracket that I have on my extreme trailer.
I like it as I keep the spare tire out of the water.
Looks good.
David
Tige, it's a way of life!Comment
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