Spare Tire Mount Recommendation for Trailers with Limited Frame Space
Question:
I have an eight foot trailer that does not have enough room for a tounge mount for the spare. Is there any way that I can mount the spare to the exterior wall of door. Thanks
asked by: Scott U
Expert Reply:
We do have a couple different spare tire mount options for you to check out. You could go with the Spare Tire Carrier for E-Track Systems, # RA-16HST, that you referenced, but you will also need an E-Track rail. For this I recommend the 4 ft Vertical E-Track, # E19146.
The E-track system was primarily designed to be installed inside of an enclosed trailer, but you could install it on the outside of the trailer if you would like. I do not recommend installing it on the side of the trailer because the spare tire will hang out and could hit a car or truck passing by. The front of the trailer would be a better location.
If you have room available, you could install a few of the horizontal E-Tracks, # E19148, and that would give you the ability to mount your spare tire and you could add a few tie-down rings like part # E59143 to secure any loads in your trailer.
If you have a trailer hitch on your trailer, you could use a hitch mounted spare tire carrier like the Curt Hitch Spare Tire Carrier, # C31006. Depending on the type of trailer you have, you may be able to add a trailer hitch using the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, # 13703. This hitch works with C-Channel, I-Beam and Box style frames. This is a universal style hitch, so it is important that you check your frame before purchasing. The frame should extend the length of the trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount
- Spare Tire Carrier
- Hitch Mount
- Universal
- Car
- SUV
- Trailer
- Truck
- Van
- CURT
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Erickson Vertical E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 4' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Vertical
- 3-1/2 Inch Wide
- 4 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Erickson Horizontal E Track - Zinc Plated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1
- E-Track
- E-Track Rails
- Horizontal
- 5-1/8 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs
- 5 Feet Long
- Erickson
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Erickson E Track Tie-Off w/ D-Ring - 2" Wide x 8-1/4" Long - 1,200 lbs
- E-Track
- E-Track Anchor
- 1200 lbs
- Erickson
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