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quadnkev · 09-21-2011, 07:31 PM

I have a 2007 Jayco Seneca 34SS it did not come with a spare tire or mount.
This is a 2006 Chev Kodiak C5500 chassis with the 6.6 D-Max/Allison drivetrain.
I have put together a spare rim and a used matching tire.
There is a spot behind the rear differential to put a spare but need to source
a mount. Can someone point me in the right direction, I have not had much luck with my online searching.

edgray · 09-21-2011, 09:41 PM

quadnkev: WELCOME to iRV2.com and the Workhorse forum. glad you joined and posted.

I doubt you will find a "source" for a "ready-made" spare carrier you seek...the market for such a device is just not big enough to interest a mass producer.

Since you have a "place" to put it, I'm thinking a business that sells / mounts trailer hitches may be willing to custom build and install what you need. Try your local yellow pages. Good luck , and again WELCOME.
Ed

UFO Pilot · 09-21-2011, 10:11 PM

Check local welding shops. A welding shop in my area has built me a couple of custom parts for my MH.

quadnkev · 09-22-2011, 09:43 AM

For the moment I will place the spare I have procured in the forward center bay
and strap down.
Since AAA-Plus RV will only change a tire or tow to a repair facility I want to be
able to have a spare changed out and be on my way.
The middle of Texas is a long way for getting anywhere or getting anything done
I figure.
I will make a hello in the introductions area, thought I had, been lurking a while...

repeach · 11-01-2013, 03:08 PM

I know this post was from a 2011, but I just got a 2006 Seneca and was wondering the same thing about a spare. I called the local dealer and they told me that the 2006 Kodiak has three different wheels:
front
back inner
back outer
and they are not interchangeable.

When you got your spare to carry were you able to find something that fits in all three locations?

ronjhall · 11-01-2013, 03:23 PM

There is only one steel wheel for the C5500. It will fit in any location. You cannot put 2 aluminum wheels on the inner rear with a aluminum wheel on the outer. The thickness of 2 aluminum wheels will not leave enough stud length to properly install the lug nuts.
Get a steel wheel for your spare.

repeach · 11-04-2013, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronjhall

There is only one steel wheel for the C5500. It will fit in any location. You cannot put 2 aluminum wheels on the inner rear with a aluminum wheel on the outer. The thickness of 2 aluminum wheels will not leave enough stud length to properly install the lug nuts.
Get a steel wheel for your spare.

That is good to hear, have you actually tried putting the spare on in all locations? and where do you carry it? I was thinking of hitting a junk yard for the wheel, but I think I found a decent price at Rickson Wheel. $189 with tire if I am reading the web site correct.

Thanks
Bob

ronjhall · 11-04-2013, 07:51 AM

My spare came from the factory. It is mounted between frame rails. Just in front of trailer hitch. It has lift similar to a pickup, but heavier. I have used the spare on front and rear of MH. I have seen new wheels on EBAY for a little over $120 with shipping

t55watson · 11-04-2013, 07:57 AM

Why would you want to carry a spare? A cell phone solves the problem and less dead weight to carry. I dont care where you go, they have tire dealers. I know because I had to replace a couple of tires in the Yukon. Went sightseeing for a few days while they where shipped in but saw things we would have missed if not for the tires.

repeach · 11-05-2013, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t55watson

Why would you want to carry a spare? A cell phone solves the problem and less dead weight to carry. I dont care where you go, they have tire dealers. I know because I had to replace a couple of tires in the Yukon. Went sightseeing for a few days while they where shipped in but saw things we would have missed if not for the tires.

short answer, I am not retired and some times schedules need to be kept.

gbs2320 · 11-05-2013, 06:20 AM

I just carry an unmounted spare tire (suspended underneath all wrapped up) and let the road service mount it at the scene of the flat tire. Many others do the same. I don't want he added weight and expense of the extra wheel.