Spare Tire

charlie 2437 · 10-24-2016, 08:50 PM

Just got a Thor Hurricane ... upgraded from a jayco class C .. the class c had tires that were smaller and the spare fit in the rear bin .. the new Thor has larger tires and a spare seems not to fit anywhere ... if you want to carry a spare what do you do ????

Jegdrum5050 · 10-24-2016, 10:34 PM

I don't have a spare as well..... I will just call road service, as I couldn't change it anyway!!

SuperD · 10-24-2016, 11:10 PM

The spare would be VERY heavy, hard to store, and you would need heavy duty impact to remove a wheel, plus a big jack. Best to call road service like Jet said.

Marine By Choice · 10-24-2016, 11:20 PM

I bought a carrier that fits in the hitch receiver. Problem solved!

You will need a jack (make sure it fits the axle BEFORE you might need it). Also will possibly need a "cheater" handle for the lug nut wrench.

CSimon · 10-25-2016, 01:31 AM

I have a 31W Four Winds and manage to install in a bay of the undercarriage with a crank down hoist. But yes they are heavy about 93lbs. I would also call road side service to change because of the need of impact gun and the rim breaker required to separate the duals. Having the tire will just cut down on your down time and expense.

tigwelder · 10-25-2016, 01:32 AM

i also have spare tire carrier that goes in the hitch. easy to use.

axis earl · 10-25-2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie 2437

Just got a Thor Hurricane ... upgraded from a jayco class C .. the class c had tires that were smaller and the spare fit in the rear bin .. the new Thor has larger tires and a spare seems not to fit anywhere ... if you want to carry a spare what do you do ????

Thanks to all for the input about carrying a spare. I decided to go ahead with stowing an unmounted spare tire between the rear frame rails. I also used a length of 2x6 wood just behind the fuel tank, securing it in place with some 5/16 carriage bolts utilizing holes already in the frame. For now, I wrapped the tire in saran wrap used for wrapping furniture and also used two heavy duty rubber bungies around the tire and the 2x6. It isn't going anywhere and gives me a little more piece of mind.

tigwelder · 10-26-2016, 01:31 PM

good idea. but what if you have a flat and destroy a wheel? i thought i had it made because my spare fit in the back of my jeep patriot with room to spare and i could put luggage or what ever on top of it.then one day we wanted to go on a road trip for a day without jeep and i was back where i started from , no spare. peace of mind out the window. all because the factory is to cheap to put a spare on a new MH,

Hudsoner · 10-26-2016, 02:13 PM

Interesting to see that new Hurricanes don't have a spare tire and a provision to store it. My unit came from the factory with a spare tire, and it is carried under the rear frame and operated with a modified Ford spare tire lift. I have a crank receptacle for that lift just behind the rear license plate that folds forward (like it was with the older cars to fill gas) and the crank can be inserted.
I still would call roadside assistance, but this way I have not to buy ther way overpriced tire, but can use my own!

Leadbottom · 10-26-2016, 02:26 PM

wondering where you purchased the tire rack that uses the trailer receiver, I also have a Vegas

gmc · 10-26-2016, 02:32 PM

Remember its much more than the tire they would need to provide... the jack.. proper tools... and many RV owners just wouldn't be capable of changing. I think I could with the right tools - but would be a challenge in the best of conditions - not usually what I would find on side of road... I expect there would be a significant product liability risk - leading to why my 2000 Infinity had a spare and jack... and my 2014 Hurricane doe not... (cost cutting is certainly part as well...)

My TPMS will hopefully alert me to an issue (short of road hazard of course) before it happens... road service covers the service call and change... My extended service covers the tire replacement if needed.

I can think of worse things than being stuck on the side of the road with a genny, a/c, heater, refrigerator, stove and bathroom...
Not what I would want to do on my trip - but my peace of mind comes from knowing it will be prevented or taken care of.

DocMike · 10-26-2016, 04:34 PM

Leadbottom,

You get the tire mount that uses the receiver from CURT (check online). Below are pictures of what I used. They also sell a small clamp that tightens the receiver/mount connections so it does not rattle around.

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Mr Sunshine · 10-26-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc

Remember its much more than the tire they would need to provide... the jack.. proper tools... and many RV owners just wouldn't be capable of changing. I think I could with the right tools - but would be a challenge in the best of conditions - not usually what I would find on side of road... I expect there would be a significant product liability risk - leading to why my 2000 Infinity had a spare and jack... and my 2014 Hurricane doe not... (cost cutting is certainly part as well...)

My TPMS will hopefully alert me to an issue (short of road hazard of course) before it happens... road service covers the service call and change... My extended service covers the tire replacement if needed.

I can think of worse things than being stuck on the side of the road with a genny, a/c, heater, refrigerator, stove and bathroom...
Not what I would want to do on my trip - but my peace of mind comes from knowing it will be prevented or taken care of.

Greg took the words right off my keyboard! It's not just cost cutting but storage space and weight too, of the spare, jack and extra tools.

I had blowouts twice on my last Class A, both times it was 4 hours to have road service put on a new tire. Those lug nuts are put on TIGHT, and not easy to break loose without a breaker bar or air tools. A four hour siesta was not the agenda, but with the genny and the A/C humming along, it was bearable. Just an unplanned travel delay. Another reason to keep the miles per day at a comfortable limit.

I have carried a small compressor for years, and wonder if the tanks waste space. It has come in handy a few times, more for my towed car. Here's a pic of a unit like mine:

tigwelder · 10-26-2016, 06:25 PM

i can't use the curt because the tip out is in the back .i got the roadmaster brand. pull a pin and lower it down out of the way.i can lower it and put it back up with 1 hand. not that i am strong but its the leverage bar.see a lot of them popping up .

DocMike · 10-26-2016, 06:38 PM

Over the years I have acquired a bottle jack, some blocks, assorted lug wrenches and a breaker bar...has anyone looked at getting a 12V Impact Wrench for removing the lugnuts when on the road? From the postings above it appears they really torque em on.

Doc

Chance · 10-26-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DocMike

Over the years I have acquired a bottle jack, some blocks, assorted lug wrenches and a breaker bar...has anyone looked at getting a 12V Impact Wrench for removing the lugnuts when on the road? From the postings above it appears they really torque em on.

Doc

Specified torque depends largely on motorhome size. On an Axis/Vegas or Class C the torque is the same as on a E-350 van like mine. It's not bad at all. I carry a section of 1-inch tube to use as leverage just to be safe. When added to end of Ford lug wrench I hardly have to strain to get them off -- even after some knucklehead went nuts with an impact wrench.

If really tight I position lug wrench so I'm pushing down which makes it easier to bounce a little extra weight on wrench without hurting the back. And if needed one could use a longer tube. There is no practical limit to getting the lugs off with a little pre-planning.

Kev · 10-26-2016, 07:25 PM

The other way to look at it is at least if you have a spare road service can change it and you won't have to deal with torqued lug nuts and carrying tools. You will be back on the road a lot quicker since you have the spare. I don't have a spare yet because I use the hitch for a scooter carrier. But I do carry the Viair compressor and tire plugs.

Kev

DocMike · 10-26-2016, 07:38 PM

As I've stated earlier on this Forum more than once, "I'm a belt and suspenders kind of guy", I like to have a Plan B.
I have a small inflator and tire plugs to go with the Spare...now looking for a length of 1" pipe to add to the collection (I have some somewhere). But it does no good to have it sitting in the basement when we are out on the road.

Thanks for all the ideas - may be asking Santa for a Viair Compressor.

Doc

Hudsoner · 10-26-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DocMike

Over the years I have acquired a bottle jack, some blocks, assorted lug wrenches and a breaker bar...has anyone looked at getting a 12V Impact Wrench for removing the lugnuts when on the road? From the postings above it appears they really torque em on.

Doc

I have one of those 12V impact whrenches. They are not strong enough to get the lug nuts loose. You need a breaker bar for the initial loosening (I also have one of those on board), and after that you can use the 12 V impact thingy.

DocMike · 10-26-2016, 08:02 PM

Hudsoner,

Thnks for the info, good to find out the 12v impact wrench needs help. One of the main reasons I have not moved on a better air supply is I'm thinking of a regular compressor and and air impact wrench to work the lugnuts off instead of the Viair. Too many toys out there.

Doc

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