Internal spare wheel mount
Hi,
I'm considering moving our spare wheel from the chassis mounted AL-KO spare wheel carrier into the internal locker under our transverse fixed bed. The advantages I see as easy access, a clean spare wheel, security and a weight saving as I will also remove the spare wheel carrier. We have a 2021 Coachman Laser 575 caravan. I believe some Swift caravans have internal spare wheel mounts - does anyone know where I can buy one as I have been unable to find one online?
Many thanks,
Roger
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I think you need something like this although I'm not sure how it secures to the floor (the picture isn't that good).
I did the exact opposite to what you are doing as we prefer to have the space under the bed for accessories. Once the wheel is in there it doesn't leave much room for other things. Each to their own of course, you may have enough room for bulky items in other places
Andy.
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Thanks Andy - however the Cone you link is actually part of the AL-KO carrier kit.
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Yes, I think you're right. I've attached a picture of what you need. Could your local dealership source one for you?
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The Swift part No. is: PA6 GF30 1424770 if it helps.
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Spot on - having the part number is really helpful - thanks. My local dealer also sells Swifts so should be able to source the part.
Many thanks, R
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I removed my Also carrier and wheel from under the van . The carrier is in the loft should I sell the van and I carry the spare in the car when I go away. From memory I think it saves 24 kilos which when you you see how little payload caravans have is quite considerable.
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What a superb idea👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I just wish I had thought of that instead of laying under the van with road gunk falling on me & all over me. The wheel will be dry, clean & easy to access. Thanks for the heads up😊
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Just weighed the carrier, 5kg. I have no knowledge of the weight of the internal wheel fitment but just removing the carrier alone doesn't save much weight. I think the spare wheel is 19 or 20 kg so moving the wheel to the car gets the best weight saving in both cases you get a clean spare wheel and easier access should you need to change it.
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Do you leave the caravan wheel in the car all the time that you are away or store it used the van when on site?
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Nellie, it depends on how long we are on a site and whether we want to use the car. Overnight or short stops It stays in the car. Until very recently we had 2 dogs so we tend to choose sites to walk from. Longer stays if the awning is up I put it in there out of the way under the table with a cover over it.
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A custom made tray in the floor accommodated the spare in my old Avondale. Why on earth all UK manufacturers don't do it is beyond me. They seem far more interested in trendy new decals and "exciting" upholstery than practical improvements to design.
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