I had a an extra receiver tube welded above the one on the Reese hitch to hold the DIY tire carrier we made for the spare. One person can pivot it up or down by using a removable handle. A youngster could probably put the tire up there with out the pivot as there is a small support shelf the tire sits on and then bolt it to the upright. It's given me piece of mind for the last 4+ years.
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