Show Me Your Spare Tire Mount (early 90's SN)

I purchased a '94 SN (shown on its trailer) and am having a spare tire and hanger mounted to the trailer on Monday (welded). I am looking for the proper placement. I thought I saw an earlier string on this topic; however, I was unable to locate it. As always, thanks in advance!



Also, does anyone have the precise specifications for the "steps" that originally sat in front of and behind the fenders on this trailer—I would like to make and replace these!?

Brian,
Regarding the length, I know they are special to the trailer but I never realized they were 7 leaf.

8122pbrainard wrote: Brian, I'm curious why you want the mount welded on? There are several bolt on aftermarket brackets available.

Hey - something we agree on!

Brian,

Regarding the steps, a lot of members on here have replaced them with diamond plate as a permanent, no rot solution.

I personally prefer the look of the carpeted step so when I restored my trailer, I cut replacements out of doug-fir. I did mine in one piece which may or may not have been correct (the PO had already removed the rotted originals when I purchased).

I don't have dimensions because the boat is up at the lake, but here are some photos. I also added 6 coats of spar varnish after cutting all holes, etc...before adding carpet.

One thing to be careful with is the curvature angle of the very front of the step where it hugs the rail. I did not get mine perfect and there's a very minor gap there that's hardly noticeable with the carpet.

Also, Ram-lin is still around and will sell you the original carpet and new fenders if you need them. You can find a bit cheaper elsewhere but they won't pass the Pete test :).

One more....

Glad to see another Avalanche pulling a Nautique in Forsyth County..

Peter,

I looked through the diaries ... great tip. Looks like there are several mounting options (I am inclined to prefer the position in front of the bow, directly across from the trailer jack). As for the welding, I have a "top notch" local trailer outfit that suggested that the welded option would perhaps be more secure? Any concerns other than increased cost with going that route. Alternatively, could you (or perhaps another CC Fan member) point me to a manufacturer or part # of a bolt-on mount? As always, thanks in advance!

8122pbrainard wrote: Offset and angled spare tire mount

Do you know of one made for 6 lug rims.

I know this could be re drilled but it would be nice to take one out of the box and use it.

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Control/Fulton/FHDSTC0101.html

Sorry about the lazy link. Bought this mount for my 93 Sport Trailer. Painted it black and mounted on the starboard side, up front under the bow. It was recommended by TRBenj and worked great for me.

Started work on my '94 trailer over the weekend ... my hope is to produce a trailer that looks as good as Marty's or Doug's; anyway, here is a picture of the cardboard templates that I crafted—next step marine plywood. I made a tracing of the templates on some craft paper if anyone is interested in them ... (my feeble contribution to this site as I am learning)!?

Bringing this thread back from the dead a bit... While Kroundy had these templates, I scanned them and made a CAD file/PDF copy of them... I don't think I can post them here, unless they can go in the reference section, but I am happy to share so you don't have to pay the $10 shipping. Since diamond plate would not want to hang over the edge of the trailer frame, this will likely work only as a rough template for that application.

Steve - PM your email... its a pretty large file,    if you have a fedex/kinko's or a large format printer, you should be able to get them printed pretty easily.


Trailer layout looks to be really similar to the pattern.

This reminds me - Brian, I need your mail address. Sent you a PM. I'm ready to return your templates, but your address was covered up by a sticker and I can't read all the numbers.

Pretty sure the side steps are a little different.

Ok after looking for a bit...... they are quite different back of the fender and the spacing b/n fender and bunk is much narrower........

I will work on a second template....... when the trailer comes back from blasting and paint, I need your help Dreaming.... scanning and digitizing......