Carry 2nd spare in the car, or on the CT.
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007 at 20:35
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Member - Oldplodder (QLD)
Ok, we have gone for luxury and ditched the roof rack and tent, and bought a CT. :O0
So I have the car spare on the back door of the car, and a spare on the CT for the CT.
But when we used to travel remote, we used to carry a 2nd spare on the roof rack.
Now we are trying not to use the roof rack, since all of the gear goes in the CT.
So when we are away from the CT on a day trip, hopefully going
places we couldn't go with the CT, how do we carry the 2nd spare for the car in the car?
Bit worried about 20 plus kilos of tyre loose in the back behind the safety barrier.
So thinking of making a bracket to bolt it in the back, or else a bracket in place of the back
seat.
What does every one else do with a trailer.?
Or should I just put the car 2nd spare on the CT and leave it behind for the day?
Take one spare and some tyre plugs?
Am I being too worried?
What is every ones experience who tow trailers?
Reply By: Member - Barry M (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 11:18
Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 11:18
Same problem, old mate. I reckon I can knock up a wheel carrier under & behind
the axle of the "scroogemobile" C/t. Like you I could fit two on the front but with a
box full of spares & stuff already there I thought under the back would assist
weight distribution. May affect departure angles a bit but not going in the real
rough stuff anyway, hope to make it removable anyway. Tempted to only take 2
spares but my rubber isnt that flash, just too good to replace, if you understand.
I have to get it built shortly so may report in how it goes.....oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 15:57
Thursday, Feb 22, 2007 at 15:57
My concern to, too much load on the draw bar with 2 spares and a large box.
I have a
water tank under the rear, and could maybe sling the spare under the front of the CT. That
water tank in the back does help draw bar weight, i.e. cuts it down when full of water.
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