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Ii tally, I did successfully mount the spare tire carrier on my own. But, I got hurt the last time I tried to mount it. Didn’t want a permanent installation. My wife hated having the hitch mounted tire, because it blocked the backup camera. Also, even though the Wilco has a receiver for a bike...

Well, as a matter of fact, if someone wants to organize an overland trip to Tierra del Fuego, I’m in! I became concerned to carry a second spare when overlanding very far from civilization in northwest Nevada. We did not encounter another person in three days of remote desert mountain travel...

Well, I bought the Wilco swing out tire carrier to carry a second spare, but it was very heavy and awkward to mount. I threw my back out trying to mount it - right after loading all my gear for a trip with friends to Death Valley. Trip cancelled. Bummer! Sold the carrier to a younger, more fit...

How rough are the roads? Would like to bring my small ForestRiver EPro 14 camping trailer if the dirt roads aren’t too rough. It has high ground clearance and off road tires, but isn’t suitable for rocky roads like the Rubicon.

I have just rsvp’d. Love the volunteer opportunity to work with others to preserve the desert environment. Question: I can do primitive tent camping, or, bring my small camping trailer (more comfortable, obviously.) Are we traveling on rough, or on well-graded roads? If the roads are too rough...

Just signed up for trip. Looking forward to the adventure!

Nice! So, is that a permanent installation for your rig? Any suggestions for how to lift and attach the tire to the carrier - does it take two persons?

Perfect! Thanks for the recommendation on the Wilco carrier. I'll also get the attachment to carry gas cans. My previous cost under-estimate ($500) was based on outdated information by a third party vendor (carid.com) that no longer carries the item. The equipment is available directly from...

Very clever! But as I don’t have space for a lot of tools in my condominium garage, I’d still go for the Wilco (it’s definitely more expensive, but not $1,000 - more like $550.)

Hey, hitch-mounted, off-road, swing-away spare tire carriers do exist! I think I found the solution. (Although I’m still amused by the suggestion that I go to a public park and throw a rope over a tree to lift my spare onto the roof. Unfortunately, getting the damaged tire back up could be a...

Interesting possibilities - thanks for the suggestions! I’ll keep working on it. I’m particularly interested in the swing-down, trailer-hitch mounted idea. You’d think something like this would be commercially available, but as it is not, I would need to have it fabricated. A welding shop could...

Perhaps a second spare is overkill for two longer trips that I’m planning? (6 day, 400 mile off road trip in Death Valley - must carry all water and fuel), and running the Mojave Road (4 days, 167 miles). In my dreams, I travel overland to Tierra del Fuego... Two weeks ago, I ran part of the...

Ha! Totally agree. I plan to contact Yakima to propose that they develop a hoist. Yakima sells a custom clamp to attach your spare tire to the Load Warrior rooftop carrier, but they don't say how to lift it up there or get it back down...

Haven't seen a swing out bumper/tire carrier for a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can you point me to a source? Thanks!

Hello Kent, I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, upgraded with BFGoodrich T/A KO2 all terrain tires. Otherwise it's all standard, i.e., not "lifted", but does have adjustable height air suspension, skid plates, and side rails. I don't want to damage the side panels. So, even though it's...

Hi James, unfortunately the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a lift back so unlike a Wrangler there's no way to mount a tire on the back. Still hoping for a solution that doesn't involve trees! Ha!

Does anyone have advice about how to lift a heavy, bulky, (second) spare tire on and off my rooftop rack (its a Yakima Load Warrior, on top of my Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk). My condominium garage height is low; must do this task outside. Is there some way I can lift and lower the tire...

Hi, May I ask what is the different brand of trailer that you chose? Thanks -

Please detail recommended "truck tools". Thanks -

Just joined, and missed today's East Bay event. Please let me know about future events. Thanks!