Will the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Work On a Trailer

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I bought a Draw-Tite , hoping to use it on the back of my 17’ Casita travel trailer, which has a frame-mounted receiver hitch, but the label states it’s not to be used on trailers. What carrier would work on a trailer? It’s to carry a spare for my SUV tow vehicle which has only a temporary spare.

asked by: Bill E

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I don't show any trailer restrictions for the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier part # e98ZR so this is what I recommend for a cost effective option. It will work with any spare wheel/tire with a bolt pattern no larger than 6 on 5-1/2", so 5 on 4-1/2" and 4 on 4" or anything else smaller are all good as well

expert reply by: Conner L

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You can use the etrailer hitch mounted spare carrier part #e98ZR in the front hitch of your 2019 Ford F-350 and it will work just fine. It can carry a dually wheel as well. It doesn't have a stated weight capacity but it can carry a heavy dually…

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Answer 2

The etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #e98ZR that you referenced does not have a stated weight capacity but it would easily handle the weight of an 80 lb wheel and tire in the size of 245/70-19.5 so it would work well for you.

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but most hitch mounted spare tire carriers like the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier part #e98ZR aren't rated for motorhome wheels/tires. The main issue is that the mounting system won't accommodate wheels…

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The etrailer spare wheel carrier part #e98ZR is compatible with 6 lug wheels like what you have so it would work well for you.

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Answer 5

The etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier - 2" Hitch item #e98ZR will hold your 37”x12.5”x17” spare provided that the trailer hitch on your vehicle is also capable of supporting the combined weight of the spare and the carrier. You will want…

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Answer 6

Yes, the correct side will face out when using the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier - 2" Hitch #e98ZR.

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Answer 7

Yes, the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier - 2" Hitch item #e98ZR will easily hold your ST.225/75R15, 6 lug 5th wheel spare tire. I have linked an installation video and also attached a picture with the dimensions of the carrier.

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Answer 8

The 3-3/4" measurement is measuring to the triangle piece/gusset. This does have some slight variation depending on the weld. After measuring I found that the distance from the center of the closest hole to the base of the gusset is…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

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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