Spare Tire Carrier Recommendation for a 1963 Shasta Airflyte

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I have a 1963 Shasta Airflyte. The tongue where people normally put lp gas canisters I do not use that. I was wondering if there was any part I could use to put my spare tire there?

asked by: Barb

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For your vintage 1963 Shasta Airflyte I recommend a frame mounted spare tire carrier. I have included a link to the options for you. It is possible to mount one of these to that bracket where the propane tank would normally be or to the A-frame. The most popular option is Fulton carrier # FSTC1000301 for 4- and 5-lug wheels. I linked a video showing an example installation for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

If you could provide a part number on the old cap, that would help. If you cannot find that, then please provide us with the make and model of the RV and the make and model of the refrigerator so that we can find the vent cap you are looking for.…

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Answer 2

I have exactly what you are looking for to carry a 13 inch spare tire on your 1962 Shasta Compact. I recommend the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier - Fits 4- and 5-Lug Wheels #FSTC1000301. This will fit trailer frames up to 3 inches wide and 4…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but I don't have any way to reduce the ground clearance of your existing a-frame jack . That said, what you can do to fix this issue is replace your existing jack with the Ultimate Trailer Jack part #322-RDJ-2K.…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 9

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 10

The Lippert 2420801 hub is an 8k hub with an 8 lug bolt pattern so for a replacement you'd just need the part #8-285-10UC3-A.

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Answer 11

The Ultra Fab spare carrier part #UF15-954730 would work well as a carrier as it was designed to fit 4 inch bumpers like you have and can carry the size wheel tire you mentioned. If your wheel has a 6 bolt pattern you'd want the part #AM32680 or…

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The wheels for your ST215/75R14 sized tire on your 2022 Coleman Lantern 17B are 14" X 5-1/2" wheels with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. The Karrier ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C, part…

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