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With no welds to break, this universal-fit tire carrier from Stromberg Carlson boasts superior strength and is an excellent tool for all travelers.
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Video of Bumper Mounted Tire Carrier - U-Bolt Mount
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Today we will be installing the Stromberg Carson rigid tire carrier for use with travel trailers and fifth wheels, part number tr-1. This particular model fits on four-inch square bumpers on the rear of travel trailers and fifth wheels to hold the spare tire. Lets begin by laying out the parts. As you will see there are two u-bolts as well as a lock washer and a nut that will be used to hold the spare tire carrier to the rear bumper. You will also notice that there are two bolts as well as two clips that attach to the upper part of the tire carrier that will be used to hold the tire in place. You will first start by pushing one of the bolts through and taking the clips that come with the kit and pushing it on tight.
This actually holds the bolt in place. Youll repeat it again in the top hole. Now we can begin actually installing it to the rear bumper. You will set it up there kind of eyeballing exactly where it would fit best on the rear of your trailer keeping in mind you probably want to avoid putting it right in front of the license plate or any other hatch areas that you may need to get open. While holding up the tire carrier, feed the u-bolt around the square bumper and place a lock washer and then a nut on holding it in place.
Youll repeat this for both sides. Once you get all four nuts and washers on you need to tighten them down. Now that the rack has been tightened to the rear bumper, youll take your spare tire and set it up on the top bolt through one of the lug holes. You will then take one of the lug nuts supplied with the kit and snug down the tire. After you tighten the top lug nut down using one of the lug holes on the wheel, the second bolt will be in the center section of the wheel.
To tighten this section down you will take the black flat plate that comes with the kit, slide it over the bolt and sort of center the tire up and then place the other lug nut on top of that making sure both are tightened down. This completes the installation of the Stomberg Carson rigid tire carrier, part number tr-1.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (27 Customer Reviews)




by: Jerry K.04/14/2011
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This Spare tire carrier is just exactly what I needed and is doing a good job. Thanks for your promptness of getting it to m. Great Job!11774




by: donald03/08/2011
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I just installed it on my bumper. Easy to install. Haven't put the tire on it yet. I don't have any doubt it will do the job for me. Shipping time was great. Would do business with this company again.8748




by: CarrollM02/10/2011
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This product is exactly as quoted and delivery time was outstanding6932




by: Bilbo05/04/2013
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Perfect for the spare tire for the camper. It fit right on to my 4 x 4 bumper. Even I could install it! Now all I need to a spare tire cover with Go CARDS. NATIONAL CHAMPS 201379007




by: Vincent04/12/2013
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Quality not so high, in my opinion. The finish is uneven, with lots of pitting and hardware just waiting to start rusting. I own a vintage trailer and won't be installing this onto my trailer without refinishing/painting first.75493




by: David12/09/2012
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Good quality, very pleased. Fast Shipping from Etrailer.60999




by: Ray P10/08/2012
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Perfect, Could not ask for a better tire mount56701




by: Terry S.09/24/2012
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Perfect fit and excellent service. 55650




by: Hal08/24/2012
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This item was well packaged and arrived with no damage. There were no installation instructions (the only reason I didn't give it an excellent), but none were really needed. Installation was quite straight-forward. It mounts solidly, and holds our spare very well. 52913




by: Bruce H08/22/2012
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Tire carrier was as expected and on time, pleasurable experience doing business with you52599




by: Randy D.07/11/2012
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I haven't mounted it yet but appears to be nice and strong and much better than anything else avaailable out there. etrailer.com gives super service. It arrived in two business days. Their communication has been excellent so far and they seem genuinely concerned that you are staisfied. I will deal with these folks again-for sure.47455




by: Mike07/09/2012
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Exactly what I wanted and fast shipment. 47216




by: renzo06/25/2012
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easy to mount, vertical channel not boxed as shown, a little flimsy for my tastes but should carry the spare for awhile...45655




by: Larry Oswald06/15/2012
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The package arrived in three days. The bracket is sturdy and simple in concept. I had the bracket installed and the tire mounted in a half hour. My application is a popup (ALiner) camper. The 4" X 4" rear bumper is rather close to the road. This bracket has the virtue of raising the tire above the mounting point. It also has enough offset so that the tire is not jammed against the back wall. This is my third order from eTrailer. I highly recommend them.44252




by: Paul06/12/2012
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Carrier was easy to mount and appears rugged. I am a little concerned that the spare tire is retained with just one nut. I may add a ratchet strap as a backup.43892




by: TIM P.06/02/2012
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GRETA PRODUCT ! GREAT PRICE, EASY ORDERING, EASY INSTALLATION. VERY STURDY. FIT MY 1964 TERRY TRAILER PERFECT. I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL !!!42401




by: Bruce B.05/17/2012
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Easy to install, very high quality. 40826




by: Ron05/11/2012
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Great Product for what it is intended for just wish the bolt pattern was just a little more versital for the 8 inch trailer four lug trailer tires but will work with slight mod. Thanks Ron W Columbus,Ohio40093




by: Gretchen11/01/2011
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Tire rack works very well, good and sturdy. Was mailed fast too. 26411




by: Jimmy Sinks10/16/2011
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Overall the product is great and will serve it's purpose. The only drawback was one of the lug nuts did not have any threads so I couldn't use it. I had some extra lugs laying around so I managed to make it work. But no worries - you will be the first sight I visit the next time I need trailering equipment. J. Sinks25631




by: John S08/03/2011
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Will buy again from etrailer. 21004




by: Randy07/25/2011
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This was a good solution for my RV's spare tire...I will have to make an adapter for the center as it doesnt exactly fit but I am satisfied with the product.20230




by: Gale G.06/09/2011
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Just what I needed, and built with strong material16611




by: Wesley R.05/05/2011
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Sturdy product, well made. Mounted with ease. Held my spare without any problems. This was a good purchase.12962




by: Nancy Wilson03/14/2011
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The product arrived in good condition. It is what I was expecting. The only problem was there was no product information included. Although this product is pretty much self explanatory I would have liked to have some paperwork included or return paperwork in case I needed to return it for whatever reason. I was pleased with how quickly it arrived. Thank you etrailer for all the correspondence and care in your delivery. A happy customer!!9270




by: Harry G03/15/2013
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The bracket was exactly what I wanted and I installed it in less than 15 minutes.It was easy to order on line and I want to thank you for your excellent service. I would certainly order from you again.70884




by: Warner03/01/2013
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The tire carrier was delivered fast than expected and exactly what I was looking for. Good job. Warner68385
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