Spare Tire Hoist?

[dlhoppe]

Here's my new hoist installed. Just so happens my 3/4" ratchet wrench that came with my BAL xchocks works perfectly. I can operate the hoist from above between the propane tanks and the trailer.

[chromeOkie]

Originally Posted by dlhoppe

Here's my new hoist installed. Just so happens my 3/4" ratchet wrench that came with my BAL xchocks works perfectly. I can operate the hoist from above between the propane tanks and the trailer.

can't tell from the pic, did you have to drill holes or is it straight bolt on? looks like good access tho.

[dlhoppe]

Yes, drilled two holes to mount it. You can see the bolt head of one of the mount bolts. The other is hidden behind the wrench. There are a few options for mounting. I did what the manufacturer calls a "front mount". There's also a top mount and a way to mount it horizontally. Also a few different options for the drive actuator. I went with the hex nut, but there's also a drive tube and a cross-pin. You can see some of the options in the photos at this link: Spare Tire Hoist for Recreational Vehicles, Motorhome, Travel Trailer, RV by TECA

[revrnd]

Originally Posted by youroo

They wreck( new )trucks also ,I looked at the hoist before removale,I could have paid more ,but it would not make it better! Just like buying a car nice one, or rusty one, your choice! Youroo!!

If you can pick what you're getting @ the wreckers, yes that's a good source.

I think I'd avoid anything off a truck 3 or more years old though, especially in the snowbelt where salt is used on the roads..