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ScotJimland

Does anyone know where I can source a secondhand 22.5 in. wheel and tyre for an RV Question

Jim

johnsandywhite

Hi Jim. You could try any of the large RV dealer's. If you don't know them I can give you links. I have noticed that a lot of the newer RV's don't come with a spare. Especailly the Pusher's. The engine is where the spare normally goes in the basement storage. Although mine on the Crown is underneath like van's are. Wink

The American way of thinking is that if you have spent a couple hundred thousand on an RV you are unlikely to want to get your hands dirty. So you will call out a break down service. Rolling Eyes

ScotJimland

Thanks John, I've already emailed a few dealers and now waiting on replies.
Your right about having no spare wheel on pushers, not only that, they weigh about 90lb plus and you need a heavy jack and wheel spanner Shocked

..a job best left to the breakdown guy but I don't want to be stranded miles from civilisation waiting days to get help. Even if I don't actually change the wheel I'll have one available.
Where and how to store it will be the next problem .. any ideas ?

johnsandywhite

Hi Jim. If you have Basement storage? That and the roof are about the only places to site one on a Pusher. With regards changing a wheel? I (having done so loads of times) find it fairly straight forward. The original (almost brand new) screw jack that I got with the Coachmen snapped the first time I tried to use it. It had rusted solid in a sea flooded compartment. Embarassed

I bought myself an ex-Army 10 ton Bottle Jack for £20. It's brilliant. Never failed yet. Wink

ScotJimland

Hi John, thanks for the ideas, a basement locker would be favorite, haven't tried it for size yet.
Roof .. getting it up would be a challenge Shocked

.. it's a big tyre and wheel, 22 1/2 in rim ..
My other idea was to make a tow bar carrier but that might prove problematic by blocking some of the engine ventilation grill.
Failing all of these a carrier fitted underneath might be the only answer.
Bottle jack sounds good, I'll have a search on line for one.

Cheers
Jim

johnsandywhite

Hi Jim. I didn't mention a carrier unerneath like my Crown because having been under a Pusher I didn't think there would be room. Regarding fitting one to a carrier on the Tow bar as a solution. I have seen them mentioned but people queried the airflow at the rear. Some seem to say it is OK. Other's say not. That's why I didn't mention that method. Horses for courses? Wink

But then again. Some fit Motorcycles and Bikes on the back. Wink

kands · Account Deactivated

Hi Jim
Have you tried ebay? I know its a long shot but I believe that you can now put wanted ads on there now, maybe worth a go mate.
I want to learn here, but I thought a pusher got its air from under the coach and expelled hot air from the rear grille, am I wrong (again)??? Confused

Keith

johnsandywhite

No kands you are not wrong. You are correct. Wink

ScotJimland

First reply from a dealer for a new wheel and tyre from the States..

£700 + VAT ouch Shocked

I'll keep looking I think Evil or Very Mad