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04-21-2017, 02:17 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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25.2 spare tire
Thor Axis/Vegas 25.2 spare tire mount mod. Has anyone mounted a spare on theirs... Obviously can't mount above bumper or in front. Thanks.
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Blue Ox Avanta Tow Bar Blue Ox Patriot
Chassis Battery Maintainer/ Battery fill System
Safe_t_Plus, Spare mount underneath
Dynamat Extreme / Hoodliner Doghouse Treatment
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04-21-2017, 04:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 212
THOR #5112
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first thing i did on my 25 -2. mounts to hitch. Roadmaster brand. very easy to get to. no getting on ground under MH trying to move a heavy spare.tow bar slides into hitch also.i have been using it for a year with no problems.
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04-21-2017, 12:37 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: New York
Posts: 150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tigwelder
first thing i did on my 25 -2. mounts to hitch. Roadmaster brand. very easy to get to. no getting on ground under MH trying to move a heavy spare.tow bar slides into hitch also.i have been using it for a year with no problems.
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Did you purchase the model that tilts to the side for removing the spare? I considered a hitch mount but it would be in the way of the slide when extending the slide.
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04-21-2017, 10:23 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 51
THOR #5936
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Quote:
Originally Posted by upnyfolks
Did you purchase the model that tilts to the side for removing the spare? I considered a hitch mount but it would be in the way of the slide when extending the slide.
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I would be interested in the answer to this question as well.
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04-21-2017, 11:39 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by upnyfolks
Did you purchase the model that tilts to the side for removing the spare? I considered a hitch mount but it would be in the way of the slide when extending the slide.
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Same here... Would hate to hate to lower the wheel everytime we extend the slide
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04-22-2017, 12:01 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
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THOR #2121
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Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
Same here... Would hate to hate to lower the wheel everytime we extend the slide
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And you may hate it even more if you forgot to lower it.
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04-22-2017, 01:47 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
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i have the kind that lowers down right or left side . very simple.i can do it with one hand ,up or down.
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04-22-2017, 01:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
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THOR #4687
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Originally Posted by Chance
And you may hate it even more if you forgot to lower it.
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Yes, there is always the case of the absent minded RV driver here.
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04-22-2017, 01:59 AM
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Brand: Still Looking
State: Texas
Posts: 6,187
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Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
Yes, there is always the case of the absent minded RV driver here.
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That would be my concern. I could not rely on my memory because I know for a fact I'd end up opening the slide into the spare tire -- it'd be a matter of time.
Who knows, even if it happens it "may" not do much. Once the slide motors sense the added resistance they may shut off without causing too much damage.
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04-22-2017, 02:38 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Oregon
Posts: 272
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I am deciding on this as well. I voted against the hitch mount because of the forgetful factor. Plus having to move it everytime I use the slide.
I will be mounting it underneath since it will probably never be used.
I plan on mounting an E450 spare tire winch, they are available online for less than 100 bucks
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04-22-2017, 03:05 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 212
THOR #5112
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a simple little sticker next to switch takes care of people that are in a hurry and forget to lower tire.
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04-22-2017, 03:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Alabama
Posts: 211
THOR #6446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tigwelder
first thing i did on my 25 -2. mounts to hitch. Roadmaster brand. very easy to get to. no getting on ground under MH trying to move a heavy spare.tow bar slides into hitch also.i have been using it for a year with no problems.
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Cool. Does it block the rear compartment? Extend above the bottom of the rear slide?
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Former owner 2016 Vegas 25.2 Toad 2014 Hyundai Elantra
Blue Ox Avanta Tow Bar Blue Ox Patriot
Chassis Battery Maintainer/ Battery fill System
Safe_t_Plus, Spare mount underneath
Dynamat Extreme / Hoodliner Doghouse Treatment
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