SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

[Andrew-v4]

THis has a wheel on the rear!



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-FORD-TRANSIT ... dZViewItem

[woody]

IT LOOKS GOOD MATE , I CAN'T SEE HOW HE CAN SAY IT IS A TRANSIT WHEEL COVER, AS FAR AS I KNOW THEY DON'T DO ONE FOR A TRANSIT OR AM I WRONG

[spanners]

no dont think they do mate ? or i wood have one im going to have a look around for one now looks nice my wheels on the other door i thought with the weight and your opening it all the time let use no if u get one sort as well please

[woody]

I THOUGHT I WOULD PUT MINE ON THE OTHER DOOR, ONLY THING IS, DOESN'T IT COVER YOUR NUMBER PLATE? OR HAVE YOU POSITIONED IT HIGHER, ALSO HAVING IT ON THE DOOR HE HAS GOT IT ON IT WILL BE OUT IN THE ROAD WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN.

[BigMac]

ring the van shop thay used to do one for the transits

[100ps_drw_hicube]

woody i have just seen a hi top camper filling up in a bp shame i didnt have the camera with me he had a spare wheel on the drivers side rear door i will keep my eye out and see if i can get some pics of it

[spanners]

yer mate just sits above the number plate yes does stick out when the doors open put not to far out !! there another tread on here off a blue van with it done like mine is hes got a frontera spare wheel cover tells u how to adapt it so im goin with that !! im put pics on when i get back off me hols so can see for your self and me spacers/wheel adapters are comin on tuesday so will fit me wheels so u can tell me what u think ?

[woody]

THE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER PROBLEM HAS NOW BEEN SOLVED, I WENT TO THE VAN SHOP TODAY, GOT ONE FOR A FORD ECONOLINE, WHICH WILL FIT PERFECTLY, AS YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT STUD PATTERNS, THERE IS ONE BOLT THAT GOES THROUGH ANY STUD HOLE THEN ANOTHER BOLT WHICH GOES THROUGH THE CENTRE WITH A BIG PLATE WHICH HOLDS THE WHEEL IN PLACE. IT LOOKS LIKE AN A FRAME, ONE FITTING JUST UNDER THE TOP HINGE THE OTHER JUST ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM HINGE THEN A THIRD FIXING NEAR THE LOCK, CAN BE USED ON EITHER DOOR. ALSO GOT A STAINLESS STEEL WHEEL COVER. IN TOTAL £175. SORTED

[Gunslinger]

pictures when you get a chance .... what about weight on the door, is this an issue ?

[MrMPuk]

This is what it looks like off the van and with it mounting either side of the door I would say it sounds quite strong.

[Gunslinger]

i am just a little sceptical about the weight, i have seen these rear door hangers before, where they mount to the same point as the door hinges, but only clip to the door so they can pivot with the door

[woody]

IT'S THE ONE ON THE LEFT THAT IV'E GOT , THEY ARE VERY STRONG,AS ALL THE YANKEE VANS HAVE THEM FITTED, I CAN'T SEE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WEIGHT ON THE DOOR, WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE SIZE OF A LANDROVER WHEEL, THEY GO ON THE BACK DOOR AND THEY ARE ONLY THIN ALUMINIUM.

[AlanN]

IN TOTAL £175. SORTED

Ive asked a question about the spare wheel carrier on Blue Van Mans van and have been directed here, but this thread hasnt really answered any of questions other than it could cost me £175, ouch!

I know a long time has passed since this article was posted, great van by the way, I'd be interested on how to mount the spare on the back, bracket, reinforcing etc. Has anyone else done this? http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=109279#109279

Has any made their own carrier at all or or can someone give me any tips on how to make one. After looking at the van shop site, im not sure I want to pay £60 - £70.
Thanks Alan

[Guy88]

I made one to fit the inside of the door

Basically a square of flat bar about 6"x6" bolted to the door with 3 bits of threaded rod welded too it that fit the PCD of the wheel. bit of ply over so you cant see it and just put the wheel on and tighten the nuts up.

No reason wht you cant make one for the outside. just needs to be neater

[AlanN]

Did you add any extra metalwork to spread the load out on the door skin or did you just use the frame? Im sure I could adapt a Land Rover one or similar.