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cody91 
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Joined: 12 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
 Topic: Spare Tire on 178Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 2:27pm |
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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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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1218 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 10:21pm |
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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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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:01am |
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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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cody91
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Joined: 12 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 184 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:08am |
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Furpod,
That's exactly what I was thinking about doing.:-) |
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Hairy Podders
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Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 12:22pm |
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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 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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Spare Tire on 178