spare tire today

[Crumm]

Almost seems like it would make sense to throw the tire in the back of the truck until ya hit dry land..

The back of the truck was stacked higher than the cab with firewood thus leaving no room for the tire. Or in a future case when the camper is on the back of the truck filling the bed to a height of over 11'?

 

[Crumm]

Its a good idea to lower the tire and power-wash the whole mess once a year. I'm doing it to mine this weekend now that the snow is gone and the roads are clear. Also a good time to make sure the spare is aired up properly.

And you newer truck guys don't forget about cleaning out the lowering mechanism. Here is a old thread about a guy that had trouble with his.

 

[Russ]

My dad lost the spare on his 95 once. Mine's in the bed.

 

[Tx_Atty]

Russ, what did you do to secure it so no one steals it? I hate to put it up there but like not having it underneath too.

 

[F350DRW1]

The back of the truck was stacked higher than the cab with firewood thus leaving no room for the tire. Or in a future case when the camper is on the back of the truck filling the bed to a height of over 11'?

Yeah, I see your point. Nothing else you can do but lay in the mud / dirt / snow, whatever.