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03-24-2008, 05:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Olahoma City
Posts: 1,219
M.O.C. #6054
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Spring Checklist--spare tire
I hadn't checked the spare tire but have only pulled my trailer about 700 miles since I bought it in November. I just happened to be looking at something under the unit when I put my hand on the spare tire. It was about to fall off. So remember this spring when you are dewinterizing your unit to make sure that spare tire is tight.
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03-25-2008, 01:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Daggone it Phil, now I have to crawl under the rig tonight!! Thanks for the reminder since I have neglected checking the spare also.
Bingo
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03-25-2008, 02:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oakland
Posts: 887
M.O.C. #5811
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While under the rig checking the tightness of the spare, it also would be a good time to check the air pressure in it.
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03-25-2008, 02:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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Many of us have installed a web-type strap, to secure the tire as well. I suggest it.
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03-25-2008, 07:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Have a strap on mine so I never need to crawl under there, just been over and make sure it is still there. Also NEVER put your name on the spare.
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03-26-2008, 08:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nashville
Posts: 290
M.O.C. #2535
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I tried to check the air pressure and found the spare installed so the valve stem was blocked from my hands.
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03-26-2008, 10:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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We lost our spare a year ago this past October. We now have it web-strapped to the holder as well as locked with a bike cable and padlock. It's a little unhandy if I have to crawl under and release it for use, but at least it will be there when I need it.
Orv
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03-26-2008, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Darn! Dere be jest so much to dis hea trailer life.
Thanks.
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03-27-2008, 08:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Grand Junction
Posts: 246
M.O.C. #4854
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What's a web strap, is it something you guys made up?
Jerry
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03-27-2008, 09:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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I just use the web-type strong ratcheting strap you can get at Wally-World, or an auto parts store.
Wrap it around the metal support brackets and get it tight.
I think it is good insurance.
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03-27-2008, 12:48 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Grand Junction
Posts: 246
M.O.C. #4854
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Ozz,
Thanks, it's a great idea. It'll be done before our next trip.
Jerry
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03-27-2008, 01:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Fulltiming
Posts: 347
M.O.C. #5508
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I've also been told you should put a lock on it as sometimes, it could be pron to grow legs and walk away.....
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03-28-2008, 03:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We also do the web strap thing... and check the air pressure same as you do the rest of the tires. What good is a flat spare??? I never thought about putting my name on the spare but why is doing that a bad thing???
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03-28-2008, 04:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Do you really want someone to know where that large object that fell off your rig and caused the accident came from? Not me.
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04-03-2008, 02:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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"Do you really want someone to know where that large object that fell off your rig and caused the accident came from? Not me."... I thought that was why it might be a bad idea..Also don't forget to replace that OEM rubber valve stem on the spare otherwise it will be flat most of the time.
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