Ken O
I live half way between Grayling and Cadillac, MI
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I picked up my first TT last week, and after the walk though I asked where the spare tire was.
He said they don't come with one, its something you have to buy. OK, then I asked where do you put it. He said you need to buy a bracket to clamp on the bumper, or throw it inside or the the back of the truck.
Is this with all TTs? I would think the spare tire is a pretty important thing to have and should come with it. Is there a reason
the manufacter doesn't think its important enough to include it?
Just a new guy scratching his head.... The TT is a Gulf Stream Kingsport.
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Canadian Campers
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Our TT came with a spare tire... it's mounted on the back of the trailer (not sure how), not my department... LOL
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carlstone05
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That's how my first travel trailer was too. When I purchased the next one, I made sure to get it included. Some dealers automatically include a spare, and numerous other items you need. I think when I bought my spare tire and mount for my first trailer it totaled around $150 or so. Not a big expense, just kind of a pain in the rear since there are so many things you are getting to be ready for your first trip.
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Quick trip
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My 5th wheel trailer came with the spare tire mounted under the frame.
It was mounted just in front of the first axle closest to the pin box.
Good Luck & Drive Safe!
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It is fairly common for a spare to be an option on a TT. Whether or not a dealer routinely orders this option, depends on what his usual customers expect: lowest price on the sticker, or most complete package.
There are some brands or model lines for which a spare is standard equipment, whether you want it or not. These almost always have a specific place to store it.
It is one of the things to ask about before the purchase.
Don't feel too bad about it, a lot of $200,000 to $500,000 motorhomes are delivered with neither a spare tire, nor a tire storage provision.
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Ken O
I live half way between Grayling and Cadillac, MI
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Thanks for the replies. It isn't at all the price, it just seems its a safety thing. Some unsuspecting family could be boondocking or on a back road out of cell phone coverage, have a flat, and be helpless. I think the manufacter should raise the price to whatever it takes to have this necessary item.
Kind of reminds me of a car show I went to, a fellow had a '50s Corvette, and had the origianl invoice. The oil filter was an add on option!
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The first Chevy V8's did not have a oil filter, it was a add on option.
Ken O wrote:Thanks for the replies. It isn't at all the price, it just seems its a safety thing. Some unsuspecting family could be boondocking or on a back road out of cell phone coverage, have a flat, and be helpless. I think the manufacter should raise the price to whatever it takes to have this necessary item.
Kind of reminds me of a car show I went to, a fellow had a '50s Corvette, and had the origianl invoice. The oil filter was an add on option!
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Spare tires can be on a bumper bracket,We have ours there,its a better location than hanging from the bottom of the trailer.
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beemerphile1
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Some do, some don't. My expensive toy hauler did not come with a spare but my little Aliner did. Now the toy hauler manufacturer is out of business and the fancy chrome wheels are not available. Only painted steel wheels.
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Ken O wrote:Is there a reason
the manufacter doesn't think its important enough to include it?
MONEY
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