Rack on rear spare wheel

Submitted: Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 15:55
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Hi all....did a trip with a friend recently and he had a rack that fitted over the spare wheel which was on his tailgate. At the bottom of the rack was a shelf that folded up when not in use and folded down to put things on, he would put fire wood across this shelf and strap it on.
Trying to find where to buy one of these racks, I have tried googling it but find it had to describe it in words, can anybody help.

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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 15:58

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 15:58
Peter can't help you as such but I've seen one of those on the back of a Jeep so possibly available through them?

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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 16:15

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 16:15
The friend who had one also had a jeep so you might be right. I have lost contact with the friend
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Reply By: Shaker - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 16:11

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 16:11
Where did your friend buy his?
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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 16:13

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 16:13
It was along time ago and I don,t see him anymore
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Reply By: Member - bill f (QLD) - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 17:52

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 17:52
Remember simular to what you are wanting was available as a hook on step to access your roof rack. Folded flat & hooked over a rear tyre. Could also be used as a seat. Can't for the life of me remember who was selling them but it was more than one place. Bill
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Reply By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:16

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:16
Type "Tyre step" into Google and you will get 2,000,000 results for what you may be looking for.
Like this.
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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:32

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:32
That looks similar to what I remember, thank you for that...Peter
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Adele - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:27

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:27
Hi Peter,

I was actually looking at a product from a potential supplier today which was a shelf for a spare wheel, and also had a step on the side allowing you to access the roof. Am obtaining a sample, and should hopefully have this product available in the ExplorOz Shop soon.
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Reply By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:46

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 18:46
Many links show them fitted to road wheels like this...........
You wouldn't want to be forgetful, would you? lol
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Follow Up By: rumpig - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 06:56

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 06:56
The step you have pictured above used to be sold at most auto stores like SuperCheap and Autobarn etc....not sure if they still sell them there now or not though.
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Follow Up By: Member - Blue M - Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015 at 01:45

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015 at 01:45
Allan,
I bought one of those from Autobarn in Rockhampton for my cruiser ute.
It is the best thing I have ever invested in.
Being a vertically challenged as I am, I can now reach stuff further than a foot from the side.
The tread is a little different but the same principal.
Will handle 150kg payload and feels very secure to stand on.

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Reply By: Roachie Silverado - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 20:14

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 20:14
Pretty sure you're referring to a gizmo that Pat Callinan advertised on his site: MR4X4.com.au recently. I recall seeing the thing that you mention. It also sounds exactly like what Michelle is talking about.

I wouldn't like to add it onto the top of a standard spare tyre mounted on a back door (such as Patrol), but I think it would be suited to a tyre that is mounted on a stronger, after-market wheel carrier such as a a Kaymar etc.
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Follow Up By: Member - John - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 20:45

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 20:45
Roachie, do you mean this thing?


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Follow Up By: Member - John - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 20:58

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 20:58
Or this?

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Follow Up By: Crackles - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 21:36

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 21:36
Autocraft spare wheel shelf
Great for firewood, chainsaw or mounting a recovery gear box.
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 09:18

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 09:18
And also good for breaking your spare tyre mountings on rough roads.
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Reply By: Bravo Man - Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 22:45

Monday, Oct 26, 2015 at 22:45
Allan B....Thats the one, googled tyre step and a few variaties came up.

Super cheap plus Auto Barn have them.

Thanks for all the replies

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Reply By: Rick (S.A.) - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 08:31

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 08:31
This might suit - although I reckon it is designed as a table to prepare meals on/cook on/etc. It has a drop down function from the upright transit position.
Perhaps would hold more firewood than the Supercrap style strap-on assembly?

http://www.trektech.com.au/img/bar_rear1.jpg
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Reply By: sweetnam - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 13:01

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015 at 13:01
BCF have them

I cant find the link but have seen them in store

They look like the metal fold down wheel step but an actual table

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