Internal spare wheel mount

Posted on 19/06/2021 07:32 by Bakers2

I read it that it was the cage and putting the wheel in the car that came to 24kg.

No idea on the weight of a wheel- heavy! 😱🤣

Posted on 18/06/2021 14:06 by Roger McNair

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

 

Posted on 19/06/2021 13:47 by hastghyll

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.