E-Track Spare Tire Carrier by Rack'em Manufacturing
Spare tire carrier simply clicks in place on e-track to provide a location to store a spare tire.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're here in our enclosed trailer and we're going to be taking a look at the Rackem Spare Tire Carrier for E-Track, part number RA-16HST. Now you'll see here on our trailer, we've got our spare tire just laying on the ground which is common but it's always in the way so you're always having to move it out of the way whenever you want to load something in or get it out of your trailer. Now this particular trailer here, it already has some standard vertical E-Track, the part number on the E-Track is E19148. This Rackem spare tire carrier is designed to go in any of the slots here, depending on where you want to mount the spare tire. We're going to go ahead and put our tire down low here. You'll notice there's a little clip here that you'll squeeze in so then you'll slide it into the track, drop it down, secure it. To remove it, pull in on the tab, gently lift up and drop it down. We'll go ahead and reinstall it here in our E-Track. We'll need to remove the wing nut and the flat washer. Once we have that done, we can go ahead and take our spare tire and set up in place.
Now you'll want to go through the center hole on your spare tire, you'll then take the threaded arm on the backside, go through one of the lug nut holes, we'll then take our flat washer and our wing nut and tighten it down. This will secure the tire here to the holder. Now we have our tire secure here on our E-Track, we don't have the problem of the tire on the floor and in the way. Yet it's easily removable when we need it if we ever have a flat tire and that'll do it for our look at the Rackem Spare Tire Holder for E-Track systems, part number RA-16HST. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (156 Customer Reviews)
Works on my etrack just like it was designed. Awesome flexibility for location. Order Service by etrailer.com was top notch. 80316
Allows an easy placement of the spare and the bolt securly keeps it in place 613148
My Rackem Spare Tire Rack has been mounted on my hauler wall for a year. There have been no problems with it. The tire stays in place with lots of trips, it's a very easy product to install that works. 494789
I was concerned about putting the weight of a spare tire on the e-Track, but it really is not a problem. This bracket holds the tire up close and tight, so there's really no room for the tire to move once it is screwed down. The e-track on the front of my trailer is screwed very solidly into the metal frame of the V-nose structure, so the weight of the tire goes right into the frame, and isn't trying to pull wood screws out of plywood. In the pictures, I have the tire mounted low because that is the most convenient place for placing and removing the tire, but it works equally well on the higher tracks, and that gets it out of the way for loading most things in the trailer. 127526
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The RackEm RA-16 works fairly well, but has a couple of design flaws, both of which have been noted by other reviewers: 1. The threaded nut is difficult to maneuver and not very long. This makes placing relatively large tires (16" 8-lug wheels in my case) difficult. 2. The main post is rectangular, unlike a wheel center which is pretty much always is round. Both of these flaws tend to scratch aluminum wheels. To deal with the first problem I used a plastic washer and a metal washer, which made it even more difficult to mount the wheel. To fix the second problem, I have a sturdy rag rapped around the post. The wheel has been mounted in my trailer for a year. Getting it up there was such a hassle that it is going to stay there unless I need it as a spare. Fortunately, I can check the tire pressure with it mounted. This product is a great idea, however, it would be MUCH improved this were a two-piece, or three-piece design with protection for aluminum surfaces. Perhaps inspiration can be found from a garden hose faucet. 368641
Super easy to install. I was concerned that it would not be secure. It really is. 927363
nice product 923104
My wheels are a standard size for a trailer. However, the bolt and wing nut are barely insufficient, too short. The wingnut needs a larger base so that it rests evenly against the lug hole. If you tighten enough to secure the wheel and tire, because the bolt is short and wingnut small, it becomes very difficult to loosen. 913778
I put my alloy trailer wheels on backwards. The fit great. I mounted two, stacking my spare tires. 891689
exactly as advertised. well built. 852198
good product. helps remove tire/wheel out of way while loading up the trailer. tie-down screw (where you secure wheel down with lug nut) can stand to be a bit shorter. I split a short piece of water hose and protected the inside wheel hole from the square hook. Overall worked out well for my needs. 774484
Still going strong after a year. 770344
I bought this to mount a spare tire in my 5X8 enclosed Trailer. In short, I love it. I can move it anywhere on my railing system on either side and can even remove it if I have an extra big cargo load. My trailer gets pulled long distances and having the spare was a must. Getting the spare out of my truck bed and or off the floor of the trailer to save room was a must. This was ideal for me. 757510
everything i have ordered from your store i'm pleased with. i would buy from you again. 738974
Nice 729313
Definitely worth the money if you're going to hang your wheel out of the way. Very sturdy and well-built super fast shipping 723022
A exact replacement and good product. 699167
I have had two of these break on me so far. The company did replace the second free of charge but when it snapped, the spare came down on the car I was hauling inside my trailer. You can see the two tabs on the top that hold the bracket in the E-Track are not substantial. That was the point of failure on both. Perhaps it is just not strong enough for the weight of full size 15" wheels. 682215
Great product, great price and delivery was quick. 679146
Awesome product ! Worth the purchase , spare tire is out of the way . 659857
Great product, keeps the spare right in place, with no bouncing around 610424
Works great to hold my trailer spare. 608745
Got my spare up off the floor locked inside. Exactly what I needed. 605746
I totally love this!! IT keeps my spare tire up off the floor and out of the way. 596715
Great product. The quality is excellent and the service from etrailer is top notch 593732
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