Barn Door spare wheel carrier

[dave_b]

What options are out there for carrying a spare swamper wheel and tyre?

I guess my exiting 16” spare wheel is now no good to use (should I get a puncture)?

 

[QuietlyFirrion]

I was just looking at this Wheeliams carrier yesterday evening, but haven't yet delved into reviews etc.
The main thing to ensure is your spare has as close a rolling circumference to your main four (use this handy calculator). I've got slightly larger tyres on my 18s, and so need to find a larger tyre for my 16" spare.

 

[T6ChrisO]

Search function will show you more results but for ease, here's an example by Wheeliams - Volkswagen Transporter T5/T6 Tubular Hinge Mounted Rear Door Spare Whe

 

[dave_b]

Yeah I’ve read a few posts on here.
From what I recall, it was delivered with incorrect fixing and you have to have it powder coated (it’s not powder coats from th factory, which is a bit strange).

 

[dave_b]

And I found this on ebay

Volkswagen Transporter T5 T6 Aluminium wheel carrier 2003-2024 | eBay

Volkswagen Transporter T5, T5.1 (2003-2015) Barn doors only. Volkswagen Transporter T6, T6.1 (2016-2024) Barn doors only This product bolts to your existing hinges. · Wheel carriers are constructed from T6 Aluminium tube.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[dave_b]

Im surprised there any not more options from the swamper specialists.

 

[T6ChrisO]

I used this one on my T6 - UberBus components - UB Rear Door Spare Wheel Carrier V2 - VW T5 / 6 / 6.1 - UBERBUS Components

 

[dave_b]

Nice. Got any pics?

 

[Coenraad]

Volkstrek also did make a spare wheel carrier. They don't advertise this on there website but listed them on the facebook page

 

[T6ChrisO]

Nice. Got any pics?

Look for my For Sale thread in the classifieds. It sold last week so shouldn't be too many pages deep

 

[Kind of Blue]

And I found this on ebay

Volkswagen Transporter T5 T6 Aluminium wheel carrier 2003-2024 | eBay

Volkswagen Transporter T5, T5.1 (2003-2015) Barn doors only. Volkswagen Transporter T6, T6.1 (2016-2024) Barn doors only This product bolts to your existing hinges. · Wheel carriers are constructed from T6 Aluminium tube.

www.ebay.co.uk

That looks a very good one so long as it hinges from the same place as the door or has compensation if not. Looks strong and robust which is what you want. No good if it comes adrift on the road at max speed wheel could kill someone or two! Security is another consideration and of course be fit enough to lift said swamper on and off which i am sure that you are.

 

[dave_b]

If I do fit a rear wheel carrier, is there anything I can fit to make use of the space under the van?

 

[Sasquatch]

If I do fit a rear wheel carrier, is there anything I can fit to make use of the space under the van?

Another spare wheel?

 

[soldas]

If I do fit a rear wheel carrier, is there anything I can fit to make use of the space under the van?

Dead body. Class A's.

Water tank?

 

[dave_b]

Water tank would probably be better than a dead body…….

 

[dave_b]

Are they easy to fit?

 

[Lubrown]

Are they easy to fit?

Allegedly, if you chainsaw them up and wrap the parts in plastic they’re easier to handle. Don’t go for the old ‘roll em in a rug’ thing - no way that’s going in the carrier.

 

[dave_b]

lol.

So, best place to buy. Spare wheel space water tank? We have a 20litre container stored in the side cupboard at the back of the van, we got through it in a day, so it’s not really big enough.

 

[Kind of Blue]

Water tank, additional fuel tank, waste tank, waterproof container for tools wheel brace jack and so on, various spares.

 

[Kind of Blue]

I think that what ever use it is put too, that some sort of security be in the back of ones mind when setting it up or even deciding its use. ( PERHAPS A SEPTIC TANK AND WHEN THE THUG TRIES TO STEEL IT HE GETS A PROPER DRENCHING ) Perhaps a hinged containing locked drop down mettle sub floor that can be locked. This is an area that is often targeted by thief’s mainly looking for corroded spare wheels and knackered tyres.