Spare Wheel and Tire Carrier for 2018 Thor Chateau

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I want to carry a spare tire on the rear 4 inch bumper of my 2018 Thor Chateau. The rim + tire combined weigh 80 pounds, so Im concerened about weight. The chassis is an Ford E350. Which tire carriers do you have that are suitable? Thanks,

asked by: Mark S

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For a bumper mounted spare carrier that has capacity for an 80 lb setup we have the part # BR56VR from Brophy that fits a 4 inch bumper like you have and would work well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Brophy Rigid Mount Spare Tire Carrier for 4 inch or 4-1/2 inch RV or Mini-Motorhome Bumpers #BR56VR per Bropy states that from the top lug bolt down to the top of the U-bolt is 6-1/2 inches.

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Answer 2

We do have the wheel you will need for a spare that fits both the front and rear duallys. It is the Vesper Steel Dual Trailer Wheel item #MX89FR. This wheel is 16" x 6" has an 8 on 6-1/2 lug pattern and fits a 4.88" pilot…

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Answer 3

The Brophy Bumper Spare Carrier part #BR56VR is approved for use at the rear of a motorhome like you have and as long as the wheel is less than 17-1/2 inches in diameter it would work well in that regard as well.

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Answer 4

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 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…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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 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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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

Great question, Mike! The Brophy Rigid Mount Spare Tire Mount #BR56VR doesn't actually have a weight rating because it's been rated for tires that fit on up to 17-1/2" wheels. So this will be able to handle the weight of your 16"…

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