Spare Tire

Traps90 · 10-27-2010, 07:09 PM

Was just wondering as we're looking at the Itasca Ellipse 40cd it just occurred to me that I don;t ever remeber seeing a spare tire or a spot for a spare tire on or in it.

1-Do they come with one

2-If they don't what are most of you doing.

Thanks Trap

Wayne M · 10-27-2010, 07:36 PM

Trap,
I have a Winnebago Destination 40 ft and it does not have a spare tire, and I don't want one. I don't have the equipment to remove a 400 footpound (So I've heard) lug nut, and lift a 100 pound rim and tire. I have roadside assistance. Call them and they come fix the flat or they bring a new tire and replace the ruined one. The roadside assitance may not want to bring a new tire, but the company they contact will contact you by phone and you can make arrangements with them. With roadside assistance you do not provide for any of the service, but you will have to pay for parts.(tires)

Good luck.

bellsharbor · 10-27-2010, 10:49 PM

None of my three Diesels came with a spare tire--just too big and heavy as Wayne said. I too have relied on my road service in the case of a tire problem--thank goodness I have never needed them. I'm sure you could find a place in one of the pass thru's but it would take up a lot of room. Several people have purchased just the tire and not the rim in case of a torn up tire. It's not a bad idea if you can find a place for it. Good luck. John

Grimesy · 10-27-2010, 10:50 PM

There is no way that the average(spelled OLDER) person is going to change the tire on the bigger rigs. It might be wise though to carry a dismounted tire if traveling into an area where truck tire shops are few and far between.

Don, WIT 70041

Traps90 · 10-28-2010, 04:16 PM

Thanks everyone, I kinda wondered about all that and it makes sense, not sure I'd want to tackle that job if I didn't have to. As far as carrying a spare, I guess after loading everything up I'd have to see if that would even be possible.

Trap

Triker56 · 10-28-2010, 04:35 PM

Most of us have a good ERS that will bring a new tire out to replace the shot tire.

At lest that is what Allstate RV Roadhelp has done for me in the past.

gmanatl · 10-28-2010, 05:42 PM

Two words for you: Coach Net.

CaptBill · 10-28-2010, 05:43 PM

Almost no diesel pushers come with a spare tire, although some folks carry an unmounted tire in one of the compartments, for the roadside assis guy to install. I carry a mounted spare between the frame rails, which can be lowered down and installed by the roadside guy. I would never attemot to change one of these by myself, but it could be good to carry one.

Depending on where you are, you may be at the mercy of either buying a mismatched tire at an extremely inflated price, or waiting for days for the tire people to order the one you need (and paying whatever price they decide to charge you). If you carry a tire, even unmounted, at least you have what you need, and all they need to do is mount it.

Traps90 · 10-28-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmanatl

Two words for you: Coach Net.

Yes we do have Coach Net on our 5'er. and will continue to have it.

Thanks Trap

Traps90 · 10-28-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptBill

Depending on where you are, you may be at the mercy of either buying a mismatched tire at an extremely inflated price, or waiting for days for the tire people to order the one you need (and paying whatever price they decide to charge you). If you carry a tire, even unmounted, at least you have what you need, and all they need to do is mount it.

That's some very good info to think about, since we love the west you may be very correct on being held hostage over a new tire.

Thanks Trap