Tow hitch spare wheel carrier.

Submitted: Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 13:27

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Adey

Can anyone please tell me where I can find a spare wheel carrier that utlises the existing tow hitch receiver? Needs to work with GU Patrol so I can carry extra spare wheel in addition to the one that is attached to the barn door.

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Reply By: Member - John - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 13:42

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 13:42

Have seen them on ebay at times, trying to remember the manufacturer....... Can't think of them at present, will post if and when I can remember. Good luck.

John and Jan

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Reply By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 15:18

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 15:18

I can think of 2 that that do not replace the existing towbar

the one Powerful 4x4 (click here) make. The picture shown on the website shows one on the 100 series.

The other is Opposite Lock (click here) but I am unsure if the do one for the GU.

I am sure that there is another one, which escapes me at the moment.

The ARB one replaces the tow bar.

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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 16:40

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 16:40

Tony!! Did you see the price of the Op Lock 200 series... $3623 .. I suppose they think it you can afford a new 200 series, they will take another grand from you!! Michael

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Follow Up By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 17:32

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 17:32

Yep, enough to make your heart skip a beat or 2...

I have the old Kamar single unit. no rear bumper.
Would love a decent rear bar but at these prices.....

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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 16:43

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 16:43

I suppose you mean something like this!!!Image Could Not Be Found

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Follow Up By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 17:36

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 17:36

Opps I misread the original post... sorry.

I suppose that a converted bicycle rack might do the job?

Would need to move the number plate as well.

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Follow Up By: Adey - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 19:38

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 19:38

I am hesitant to use a converted bike rack due to excessive weight of the wheel and trye (in comparison to a couple of bikes). I suspect travelling across the Gibb River Rd, Simpson Desert and the like would require a robust carrier.

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Follow Up By: Adey - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 19:40

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 19:40

Michael - the picture above does not show the actual carrier unit. Does it attached into the tow hitch and if so where did you get it from?

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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 22:43

Saturday, Jan 15, 2011 at 22:43

Adey,
Sorry about the pic, its the only one I could find as my external hard drive has crashed with my whole life on it LOL!! It does go into the square hitch. I made this myself for the Simpson this coming winter and still not 100% finished yet. I have roof bars and a roof tent so i have no room for a second spare up top. I'm not sure if you can buy something like this. Michael

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