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Originally Posted by Fifth Wheelers
I have a CC fifth wheel were the spare attaches to the underside towards the back. Presently going across country and every time I stop I find the spare has come loose and is hanging down. I have to tighten it at least once a day. Have tightened it so much that I'm afraid the cable is going to break. Is there a way to prevent it from coming loose, type of lock or DIY solution? Think it's a Lippert tire holder.
Thanks in advance.
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My friend's SOB (some other brand Grand Design) does this. It comes lose every trip.
He wound up using an old pair of channel locks clamped to the tightening rod/tube so they touch the frame and keep the mechanism from backing off.
I imagine a bolt through a hole drilled in the rod/tube at the appropriate place would accomplish the same.
I have the same style spare holder and mine has never come loose.
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