Mounting a spare tire

[raddar]

Hey all. I am thinking about adding a spare tire mount on my compact junior. I saw this which would go in the back https://www.harborfreight.com/traile...ier-93341.html but was also thinking a U bolt in the front under where the propane goes. Which I currently do not use and have completely off. I have heard the front of the trailers is the weakest point though in terms of the frame. Thoughts? Thanks!

[Borrego Dave]

If you're not using the LP tank, the weight of the tire should probably be less than the tank. The A frame will be fine.

[john madill]

and secure it with web straps. and keep it covered at home from the sun.

I, too, removed the propane tanks.

[raddar]

John, did you mount it under or to the side?

[john madill]

Of the vee shaped part of the tongue, laying flat.

[Jay H]

I used the same carrier as is in your link last summer on my Boler. I had it on the tongue with the battery and the propane tank. It was just fine for towing although I did scuff the tire cover coming out of a steep gas station. I found that with all three items on the tongue the trailer was awkward to move about in the campsite. Without a propane tank on the tongue I think you would be fine to put your tire up front, however you mount it.

I did move mine to the back this spring.