spare tire carrier

[snapple]

This type of spare tire carrier would be nice for vans with dutch doors.If it could be adapted specifically for our vans that is.This is for a Vanagon.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2 ... ngtire.htm
Only problem is the price is outrageous!

[ihatemybike]

Good idea, but the latch would have to be moved to the lower door since our vans don't have any bodywork between the doors and the bumper.

Anyone have a van already that has dutch doors and a rear tire carrier?

[T.Low]

This type of spare tire carrier would be nice for vans with dutch doors.If it could be adapted specifically for our vans that is.This is for a Vanagon.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2 ... ngtire.htm
Only problem is the price is outrageous!

Nice find. Ohhh, thats nice, but yeeaaaah that price hits where it hurts. Hmm. I got some ideas...went to talk to my fabricator man yesterday but he wasn't in...but I can't imagine he's gonna be any cheaper. Talent +time+small quantities=$$$

Sure like that blue synchro.

[snapple]

This is another option,again a bit pricey!
http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGate/H ... _carrier_b

[astrozam]

You can tell a bit of thought went into the vanagon design (not saying it didn't on the other carrier) but for $775 the tire can ride inside,lol

[T.Low]

This is another option,again a bit pricey!
http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/TireGate/H ... _carrier_b

Oh no! That one may solve all my problems! I haul my bikes in the receiver carrier, but it doesn't swing out of the way. This would swing the whole deal away. Maybe rig a jerry can. Oh no!

Nice website by the way.

Fiancee's Muarano

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[rvivian]

Here's another option:

http://www.norriswaysparetirecarrier.com

[snapple]

Here's another option:

http://www.norriswaysparetirecarrier.com

Looks to be a good option! I emailed them some questions on size and weight ratings.If the convertible version would fit my '94 Astro.Also how many bikes the rack would hold.I'll pass on any info they send me.
Although,considering the prices on all the above mentioned racks.I'm leaning towards designing and making my own.My buddies a welder,so I'll have to run some ideas by him.If it's going to cost $$,would rather pay a friend to do it and avoid shipping charges!
Maybe Dean,might have some ideas! The rock rails he designed and built for me our awesome!! Check them out here:
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=700
Later, Bill

[LiftedAWDAstro]

If I had more time, I would definitely be interested in designing something! Maybe I could come up with a design using a trailer hitch as a mount...hmmmmm.

[snapple]

If I had more time, I would definitely be interested in designing something! Maybe I could come up with a design using a trailer hitch as a mount...hmmmmm.

That's what I was thinking.Not something that uses the main receiver,but something more to the left or drivers side of the van.Been also thinking about designing a new rear bumper with a carrier integrated into it.Like some of the aftermarket Jeep bumpers I've come across while surfing around.
Can't yet decide whether I want it to swing or tilt back,as far as accessing the back.

[ihatemybike]

I say off to the side. Who would want the spare in their way while trying to load/unload their van?

[tim k]

My spare tire carrier under the van works real well out of sight and out of the way

[T.Low]

My spare tire carrier under the van works real well out of sight and out of the way

But for 700 bucks you have a more expensive one that is in the way!

[snapple]

My spare tire carrier under the van works real well out of sight and out of the way

Well, maybe its just me.But, I don't want to crawl under my van and fight with a rusted spare hanger to change a flat.
But at least it will hold a full size spare under there.

[tim k]

I seem to only get flats when It is cold and rainy and on the side of the highway