Spare Tire Carrier Recommendation for Front of Trailer

Question:

When you say Off Set tire carrier, what does Off Set mean? What I am trying to come up with is a straight mount into the front of a enclosed trailer. The tire could rest on the tongue of the trailer itself and the holder would be bolted thru the wall. Any suggestions? Thanks,

asked by: DON S

Expert Reply:

The Dutton Lainson Spare Tire Carrier part # DL22145 that you referenced has the terms "extra offset," in the title because the mounting surface is pushed out pretty far away from where the mount would attach to a trailer frame.

If I am understanding the setup you are looking to do on your trailer I think a U-bolt carrier like the part # CE22007Z-11050-2 would work well for you. You would install the u-bolt through the wall of your trailer and then attach your spare on the other side of it.

expert reply by: Jameson C