Tyre casing storage

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 21:17

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Member - Trevor

Having an aversion to carrying anything heavier than my long handled shovel and UHF aerial on the roof racks and needing a spare tyre casing I have made a Masonite base (415mm dia) which fits onto the bottom of the tyre beading and is held in place with an internal brace and a top of 460 dia which just sits above the beading. So far we have managed to fit into the tyre the tent, tent pegs, 2 recovery straps, couple of fluro lights, tyre repair kit, small pump and ½ dozen shackles. Last time I put tinned food in it and it took two of us to lift it. We have noticed the more we travel the less we take.
Trev

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Reply By: enzo - Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 22:14

Reply By: Steve - Thursday, Jun 26, 2003 at 23:07

Reply By: Old Jack - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 09:36

Reply By: Member - Trevor - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 09:49

Reply By: Member - Willem- Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 10:41

Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 10:41

As you can see from my pic I carry a spare casing, tube and gater on the bonnet of the truck. It works well and is held on by straps which hook up to a galvanised frame which is bolted to the bonnet. I also carry a variety of stuff inside the casing. The only problem I have encountered so far is rain water dripping into the casing. Have to work on that one and have some ideas.

Lifting the bonnet something else !! But this system works for me and casing does not block my vision as I sit high in the old truck.Cheers, Willem
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Follow Up By: bruce.h (WA) - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 11:14

Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 11:14

Willem have you tried puting a wheel cover overit before you strap it down that should keep the water out
regards Bruce

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Follow Up By: Member - Willem- Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 12:10

Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 12:10

Bruce,
Yes, I had that in mind as an option. Have to get down to the Big Smoke however to find such an item as those covers are not found out here on the edge of the outback.Cheers, Willem
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Follow Up By: bruce.h (WA) - Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 12:16

Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 12:16

willem have you had alook at the exploroz covers in the shop im sure they can be posted direct to you , or if you re moreinterested in just ablank one we sell them as blanks 7 can organise shipping
Regards Bruce

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Follow Up By: Member - Willem- Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 12:29

Friday, Jun 27, 2003 at 12:29

Bruce,

Can't seem to find the cover in the shop? Where is it listed?

Re your blank cover for 750x16 tyre, please contact me with a price including shipping to Peterborough SA to my email address willem@kempen.id.au

Thanks.Cheers, Willem
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