Just chuck mine on the roof rack @chartrock, I'll pick it up from you at Cameron Corner
New bumper for spare wheel
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Mate, there are times I could use a sideline like making these types of things but I enjoy retirement too much.Just chuck mine on the roof rack @chartrock, I'll pick it up from you at Cameron Corner
Anything that interferes with holidays is a no-no. :drum:
I thought it could be a retirement hobbie, if I don't pay it's not work!Mate, there are times I could use a sideline like making these types of things but I enjoy retirement too much.
I thought it could be a retirement hobbie, if I don't pay it's not work!
Wrong!!!!!! :fencing:
OK - just fitted the new bumper after getting it powder coated.
Moved the number plate and patched the light into the tail light loom.
Just pull the pin and the tyre folds down.
Bike rack will only be on the bumper when taking a bike away. It took has a pin to keep it stable.
Thanks everyone for the idea...
Moved the number plate and patched the light into the tail light loom.
Just pull the pin and the tyre folds down.
Bike rack will only be on the bumper when taking a bike away. It took has a pin to keep it stable.
Thanks everyone for the idea...
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Bringing this thread back to life with one question ???????
To do this mod do I really need to get rid of the round bumper and replace it with a RHS job ??? Just thinking of the extra cutting and stuff.
Since I put my grey water tank on I killed my tyre under the back mod as it would hang me up.
To do this mod do I really need to get rid of the round bumper and replace it with a RHS job ??? Just thinking of the extra cutting and stuff.
Since I put my grey water tank on I killed my tyre under the back mod as it would hang me up.
I built it myself so I just take a cap off and hose it out.
I've got some pics here http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/drovers-14-44-3.4502/page-3
On the previous caravan I had a HR style tow hitch added to the back of the van for a bike carrier. This was done by one of the tow bar places. Initially they did not want to do it as the bounce that occurs will break the bike carrier. So I would suggest that you do need the extra strength. My concern with this is that there is a lot of movement in the back of a van, and the mass of the spare is amplified by being on the back.
@millers , I was thinking that the wheel would probably stress out the pipe too much, I have some 100x50 which I will turn into a snazy bar and knock up one like chartrock has done, just wanted to get out of the extra work. Have built a couple of spare tyre carriers over the years, no failures to date. Have seen some bike carriers and they can get some flex.
I have my camera mounted on the spare wheel carrier and it still provides a clear picture with little or no vibration. I use the camera continuously while towing for the view it gives me right behind the van.
Hi, rear bumber looks great, I see you used 100x50 RHS, what wall thickness was the RHS? I dont know how heavy to go in the steel to carry the spare wheel, some bikes and maybe a toolbox with a small generator.
G'day @Narkle and welcome to the forum. I'm afraid I cant answer your question as it was over 2 years ago that I made it and I have since sold the van. A member on here @Axl bought it but I don't think he can tell as I welded the ends closed as well. I can check the thickness of the bar on my Journey tomorrow which is the same 100 X 50.and made by Jayco.
Hi @Narkle as promised, I checked the wall thickness of my Journey bumper and it measures 3.27 mm but it is galvanised so I would think it is 3 mm wall. I hope this helps but as others have said, it would appear to be a lot of weight you plan to hang on the back which will greatly affect the balance and consequently, the handling of the van.
Square or rectangular?
Our 100 x 50 bumper (And others I know) have had the spare wheel added to the rear bar and, so far
, they are all still attached.