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12-09-2019, 01:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,350
M.O.C. #9051
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Spare tire
After reading the thread about the gentlemen losing his spare tire, was wondering if anyone has done anything to insure it stays up there. Never have been to concerned until I changed the spare to a Sailun, which is a much heavier tire then the old OE spare .
Our spare tire rack is not the beefiest thing I have ever seen, but mostly concerned with that really thin cable, and who knows how well that crank system is built. I think at the least adding a little heavier steel cable. I would sure hate that tire to come undone going down the highway. Anyone have any thoughts about this.
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12-09-2019, 02:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,364
M.O.C. #4831
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Many members have put a tie down strap around the tire and the frame to keep it secure.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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12-09-2019, 03:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Have you checked to see the weight ratings of that steel cable? You might not need a new one.
Lynwood
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12-09-2019, 03:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 663
M.O.C. #20906
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl n Susan
Many members have put a tie down strap around the tire and the frame to keep it secure.
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Adding this to my list, thanks!
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2019 Montana 3121RL
2017 XLT 350 SCLB DRW 4X4
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12-09-2019, 03:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,921
M.O.C. #19755
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I rebuilt mine using a Ford Super Duty spare tire winch. I also put a strap on it.
http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...81#post1168381
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Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
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12-09-2019, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,350
M.O.C. #9051
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
Have you checked to see the weight ratings of that steel cable? You might not need a new one.
Lynwood
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I would think the weight rating is okay, at least I would hope so, but guessing not much more then a 1/8" cable.
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12-09-2019, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,350
M.O.C. #9051
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scottz
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Well, I can see what my next project will be. Although I will need a Ram winch for the handle to work on both
Thanks for the tip, and the link, does not look like too difficult of a job. I have everything I will need ,and might even add a bit of welding to it .
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