Best Spare Tire Carriers for a Boat Trailer and a Camper

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I am looking for recommendations for two spare tire mounts. One for a bumper mount 4 camper trailer, and one for a pontoon boat trailer mount.

asked by: Leighton C

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The best bumper mount spare tire carrier for your camper is going to be the Ultra-Fab Folding Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers and RVs - Bumper Mount item # UF15-954730. This carrier fits 4" wide, rear, box-style bumpers. This spare tire carrier swings down to allow quick, easy access to rear storage. It fits most 5-, 6-, and 8-lug automotive wheels with the exception of 5 on 5 bolt patterns. I have linked a review video below.

For your boat trailer I recommend the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier item # FHDSTC0101. This zinc plated, corrosion-resistant, clamp-on spare tire carrier fits most 4-, 5-, and 6-lug wheels up to 16-1/2" in diameter. The carrier fits trailer tongues up to 3" wide.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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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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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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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…

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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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I am sorry I don't have any tires that are going to fit your rim. I do have a couple of comparable size tires that come in a wheel tire combo. I have listed the two below along with their lug patterns. 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Pattern - Kenda…

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You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Yes, the Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire #AM31990 will indeed fit on the etrailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier #e98ZR. The spare tire carrier will work with virtually any 4 lug, 5 lug or 6 lug wheel. The #AM31990 wheel uses the…

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Hi Bruce, To lift your trailer we'll first need to check of the suspension and see if you have torsion axles or a leaf spring suspension. If you have torsion axles then I'll need to see the axle tag in order to determine what you have so I…

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I would be happy to! The bottom of the foot to the center of the pipe mount is 10-1/2" when retracted and 24-1/2" when fully extended on the Trailer Valet JXS Trailer Jack w/ Footplate and Drill Powered Option item #TV64FR. Sorry I do not…

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