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01-20-2019, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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Mounting a spare tire on a 68 Caravel
I was wondering what 60s Airstream owners have done to mount their spare tire on the front a-frame behind the propane tanks.
Our 68 Caravel's spare tire was mounted in such a way that it rubbed against the aluminum panel at the front of the trailer.
I'd like to find a way to mount it so that it is isolate from the panel.
Any help would be appreciated.
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01-22-2019, 03:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1963 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
Northern VT
, Vermont
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 360
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Couple of options. Colin Hyde makes a hindged rack that mounts the spare under the floor inside the A frame. 4 inch frame means the tire does hang a wee bit below the frame but fact is it isnt below the load bars & brackets. I've had two with the traditional / original vertical mount behind the tanks. Plate steel riveted to the Alum skin & steel hold down plate. Worked well but serious galvanic corrosion problem. I removed them, fixed the mess and re installed with a rubber gasket and stainless steel bolts. Number of years old now with no issues. On the one I'm doing now I'm gonna try welding in a bracket inside the A-frame - behind the tanks allowing the spare to appear original but no contact with the aluminum body. The A frame will support the weight, the bracket only needs to hold the spare securely up right, we'll see? I'm trying to free up the sub floor space inside the A-frame to store a portable free standing grill / fire pit.
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01-22-2019, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,320
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I think Airstream made a similar under the A frame spare tire compartment and holder for many years. My son's 69 Globetrotter has one, and my 75 Overlander has one. My previous 66 Trade Wind had a spare tire "hanger" behind the propane tanks as you describe. \
I keep my spare tire in the back of the pickup.
David
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01-22-2019, 09:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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Yes...A vertical support may be the best option for me. It'll live in the truck bed till then.
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01-23-2019, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,320
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Here was the vertical, behind the tanks, spare tire "hanger" on my 66 Trade Wind. I wonder if it was a dealer installed option or an aftermarket mount. It looked too involved for a homemade deal.
I removed the thing as it was causing corrosion of the exterior skins. Imagine that. I thought you might like seeing the photo.
David
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WBCCI #8607 VAC Region 11
KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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01-23-2019, 09:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 20' Basecamp
1968 17' Caravel
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 613
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
Here was the vertical, behind the tanks, spare tire "hanger" on my 66 Trade Wind. I wonder if it was a dealer installed option or an aftermarket mount. It looked too involved for a homemade deal.
I removed the thing as it was causing corrosion of the exterior skins. Imagine that. I thought you might like seeing the photo.
David
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That's why I removed mine shortly after buying the trailer. The guys polishing my trailer this week are hoping that they can improve the appearance of the abraded skin.
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09-01-2020, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
1972 21' Globetrotter
SW
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 701
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Can someone post a photo of the tire mounted under the A frame?
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09-03-2020, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,320
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Hi there: There is a "tray" or support framework that the tire sits in between the A frame rails. This framework is bolted to a crossmember and pivots up into the cavity between the A frame rails. and it then pinned in place. There is a handle that allows us to lift, remove the pin, and then lower the tray with tire to the ground. Then the tire is pulled out of the framework. It's kinda slick.
The mechanism hides the spare tire, it is located toward the front of the trailer. (No spare tires on the rear bumper please to help reduce sway potential). But there is no insulation under the subfloor.
I don't have a photo, sorry.
David
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09-03-2020, 08:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,955
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Tire Rack
Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter417
Can someone post a photo of the tire mounted under the A frame?
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On post #44 of our renovation thread shows the spare tire rack between the A-frame.
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09-03-2020, 09:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 26' Overlander
Detroit
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 467
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Mounting a spare tire on a 68 Caravel
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09-04-2020, 08:01 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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There was enough room on our 63 Safari so that two bungie cords held it away from the skin. KISS
Bob
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