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Post by grinder on Apr 18, 2014 20:49:54 GMT -8
Hi I'm new here having just picked up my 68 Aristocrat LoLiner. I'm planning my resto strategy, but a little puzzled about how Aristocrat originally handled the spare tire? This one just had it rolled inside, seems strange. But looking at posts online, I can't see any with exterior mounted spares. Can anyone help me on this one?
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 19, 2014 5:08:32 GMT -8
Most of the smaller vintage trailers do not have a spare tire mount. I was thinking about this yesterday as my Compact does not have one. I also was thinking that I have drug a spare around for my teardrop for the past three years and 15,000+ miles and never needed it. Not saying that I won't ever need a spare, but a can of fix-o-flat and a AAA card sure is easier to carry.
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Post by ronnie on Apr 19, 2014 5:36:30 GMT -8
My Lo Liner has a spare tire carrier mounter on the rear bumper. I believe it's a aftermarket thing, I have never seen one from the factory. Pull a pin and the spare tire drops down. Also had one on my Playmor years ago.
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Post by Ten on Apr 19, 2014 6:22:31 GMT -8
Many of the old gals just carried their spares inside. It is one more thing to work around but at least it is there. I recall one member on the old forum (might be here too), cut out a piece of plywood to cover the rim and part of the sidewall, and used the spare as their step. I know that isn't helpful, Lo-Liners don't need steps....  . |
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Post by grinder on Apr 19, 2014 9:07:03 GMT -8
Cool, thanks for the advice. This will give me the info to figure out how to deal with it.
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Post by edog1973 on Apr 22, 2014 8:12:08 GMT -8
When I had my '64 Lo-Liner I kept the spare tire in the back storage compartment. I pushed it as far back and to the side as I could and there was still enough room for all our stuff. When I had a blow out on the freeway one trip I sure was glad I had it!
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 22, 2014 9:13:46 GMT -8
I have a 27 1/2" diameter circle of 3/4" plywood. When I build a bed, I leave that circle laying on the floor under the bed, during the build. That way, I don't encroach on the space needed for the spare tire storage. I also like to leave a space wide enough across the back of the storage compartment that you can also store an E-Z-UP. The largest problem I have encountered is that as modern tires have become wider over the years, they will "just barely" fit through the storage doors due to the limited height of the door. It's best to leave a "lift up" or a "hinged" bed base for tire access.
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Post by vikx on Apr 22, 2014 22:17:01 GMT -8
When I had my '64 Lo-Liner I kept the spare tire in the back storage compartment. I pushed it as far back and to the side as I could and there was still enough room for all our stuff. When I had a blow out on the freeway one trip I sure was glad I had it! Loliners are known for blowouts. The original wheels had a different offset than modern and ran bias tires. Newer wheels and radials can cause the tire to rub against the front spring bracket. Like This:  Check out these photos, which show the fix: s189.photobucket.com/user/vikxphotos/library/Loliner%20Blowouts?sort=3&page=1 |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 22, 2014 22:46:16 GMT -8
I like the idea of storing it in the back compartment under the bed. There is one part of my sofa that is pretty well not accessible. As the Center section has a drawer, and the right hand side has a hatch.. But the left side.. Nothing. I am thinking to slice open the plywood and put the spare in there and screw it back down. A great use for that weird space.. That being said, if my tire is too big.. Has anyone ever carried a smaller type spare.. It seems to me one of our cars had some sort of collapsible or extra small one.. Just can't remember the details.
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Post by bigbill on Apr 23, 2014 5:00:05 GMT -8
The two things that would be a must for any spare would be: 1. A large enough diameter that trailer would not drag on the ground any place. 2. enough weight capacity to carry the load safely.
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 23, 2014 8:52:01 GMT -8
The two things that would be a must for any spare would be: 1. A large enough diameter that trailer would not drag on the ground any place. 2. enough weight capacity to carry the load safely. Exactly correct BigBill , and I would add one more thing.
Make sure the spare tire "matches the trailer tires". Don't mix "Bias, and Radial" tires on the same axle.
And remember to check the air pressure on the spare, if you mount or store it in a "out of sight" location.
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