Tire carrier.

[Padre]

Anybody have one of these on their rig? Likes? dislikes? Any other models out there? This one is from https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/rigd-ultraswing-hitch-carrier-multi-fit

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[bowtiejc]

I would like to see one on a Gladiator too. I like that

 

[Padre]

I would like to see one on a Gladiator too. I like that

They say that it will fit the Gladiator but there were no pictures of it.

 

[BigC1066]

JCR Off-road makes one that has a rear mount option for it

 

[Padre]

JCR Off-road makes one that has a rear mount option for it

Yeah that is a good option if someone who going to upgrade their bumper.

 

[AlxCZ]

I would like to see one on a Gladiator too. I like that

That would make them longer in length, it is bad enough trying to parallel park as is

 

[BLK HOLE]

I don't see the point in doing that.

 

[Deleted member 43264]

Wouldn't that block your backup camera?

 

[kevman65]

That would make them longer in length, it is bad enough trying to parallel park as is

Anything hanging off the back bumper or trailer hitch does the same.

I don't see the point in doing that.

To get the spare out from under the bed so when you off road you aren't bouncing off the spare tire.

Wouldn't that block your backup camera?

Any tire carrier for the JT will block the back up camera. There are camera relocation kits available.

 

[Jefe1018]

I think it is generally a cool idea, but in execution you will lose a lot of the functionality of the Jeep as a truck to haul stuff with or at least making it more burdensome than just dropping the tailgate, closing it and going.

I have an aftermarket carrier on my XJ at the moment and I find myself doing anything I can to not have to open it up in parking lots to gain access to the hatch. It's just kind of inconvenience as it is heavy, not easy to do with one hand, double and triple checking that it latched properly can also be an issue.

The XJ was a hunting and wheeling truck the last few years so it was not a big deal, it only saw maybe a few thousand miles a year, now that its being daily driven until the JT shows up... its a huge inconvenience for grocery shopping, trips to home depot, etc.

So I suppose my opinion is that if you are strictly camping and extreme wheeling with your rig all the time, go for it. If you want the look, consider the cons and expense vs getting other goodies.

 

[BlackBear]

I would rather see an in-bed option that stands the spare up on the passenger side, since 80% of the time it's just me in the jeep.
But this would reduce cargo capacity, and effectively make tonneau covers useless.
And we don't have clearance on the outside of the bed to run a spare carrier there like my Willys pickup uses.

 

[BLK HOLE]

To get the spare out from under the bed so when you off road you aren't bouncing off the spare tire.

False logic tho. The 4 on the ground take a bigger beating than any perceived "spare drag". I wheel my truck and its literally never an issue.

 

[kevman65]

False logic tho. The 4 on the ground take a bigger beating than any perceived "spare drag". I wheel my truck and its literally never an issue.

Not false logic. There are people who have punctured the side of a spare under a bed after bouncing off of rocks. The four on the truck do not see that type of impact with almost full weight of the vehicle plus added forces.

If it has happened, it can't be false.

You asked why, I answered. It is an alternative. Not one I will use because of the extra weight hanging off the ass end increasing leverage forces.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Not false logic. There are people who have punctured the side of a spare under a bed after bouncing off of rocks. The four on the truck do not see that type of impact with almost full weight of the vehicle plus added forces.

If it has happened, it can't be false.

You asked why, I answered. It is an alternative. Not one I will use because of the extra weight hanging off the ass end increasing leverage forces.

lol ok

 

[MojaveLawyer]

Anybody have one of these on their rig? Likes? dislikes? Any other models out there? This one is from https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/rigd-ultraswing-hitch-carrier-multi-fit

Just purchased this today. Will update and let you know how it goes.

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