Tow Bar - Spare wheel carrier

Submitted: Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 10:19

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vcbb

I have a navara dual cab and am looking at carrying an extra spare wheel, but no space really.

Is anyone aware of a spare wheel carrier which can fit inside the hayman reece towbar, it seem logical, as it could be used on any vehcile?

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Reply By: Member - Sam (NSW) - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 10:41

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 10:41

Not sure if one exists, but it wouldn't be too hard to make one or have one made up. The only issue though is that it is a lot of weight pivoting on one small point, unless you have a way to anchor it to stop it moving around.

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Follow Up By: vcbb - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 10:49

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 10:49

We thought of getting one made, might have to, but there is design work, as you said with the weight, but the square tubing going inside the tow bar can be heavy duty, we thought two swing arms, one side for the tyre, and the other for a jerry can., the weight would be closer to the centre.

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Follow Up By: Member - Sam (NSW) - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 11:06

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 11:06

What kind of bumper do you have? On my old Hilux, i made up my own swing out wheel carrier for the 2nd spare. bolted a hinge plate to one side of the rear bar (twin tube steel) and a strike/catch plate on the other side of the bar, but when closed, a catch hooked over the tongue of the tow bar, transferring the weight of the tyre and arm down onto the tow bar. Hardly any movement as the tyre/wheel was put as low down as possible to where the upright and cross sections of tubing met and were reinforced.

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Follow Up By: Member - Sam (NSW) - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 11:07

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 11:07

I think i still have photos of it. So if you want I could email them. Just drop me a message with your email addy and i'll flick them off (providing i can find them)

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Follow Up By: vcbb - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 11:14

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 11:14

That would be appreciated, I hve the normal rear step bumper for the D22 Navara, Was hoping to not have to put any more holes in the old girl, and that it could be transferrable to other vehicles. Photos would be much appreciated

bryree@westnet.com.au

Regards
Brian

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Follow Up By: Member - Alex K (NSW) - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 18:49

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 18:49

vcbb,
Could I trouble you for a copy of your photo's too. I have a LC80 and have been considering making a twin spare wheel carrier for a while (can't justify $3K for a commercial one).

alex.kempson @ au dot fujitsu dot com

Thank
Alex

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Follow Up By: Member - Sam (NSW) - Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 19:12

Monday, Apr 23, 2007 at 19:12

Brian/Alex,

check your emails. photos should now be there ;-)

cheers,
Sam.

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Follow Up By: Kata - Wednesday, Apr 25, 2007 at 08:31

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2007 at 08:31

Gday Sam

Would it also be possible for you to send me some pics as Im also looking at doing the same on a 93 4runner

email address is kon_k@iprimus.com.au

Thanks
Kata

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Follow Up By: graemejohn - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 19:20

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 19:20

Hi Sam.

Would it be possible for you to send me some pics as Im looking at doing the same thing on a 2005 single cab Hilux with a Roscos ali canopy on the back.

email is gowalker@aapt.net.au

Thanks Graeme.