Spare tire carrier with spare hub

[Finnagain]

I spent some time on the side of road in Rochester this year and it led me to be more prepared for trailing issues . In looking for a just in case spare hub and bearings to keep in the truck to cover that if it ever happens I spoke with Carnai trailers in Wa. were my trailer came from and they told years ago they made carrier w/ spare carrier with hub attached on spindle w/ castle nut cotter pin and bearing buddy on it . I sent a be picture of my axle to confirm size / bearings / lug pattern and they made for one for me . On trailer and I might not ever need but when you get time to trailer to go fishing the side of the road is bad place to be .325.00 shipped . Great people and nice product just thought I would mention to guys who travel far to fish .

[MCF]

We live in a deteriorating society and one would hope that someone wouldn't steal it but if it is just attached to the trailer with no deterrent someone might-it is a lot easier to grab than a spare tire.   Just my thought.  

[Finnagain]

Yes ,agreed Thieves suck ! but I can put a cable lock on it to keep the honest guy honest but what I loved about this set up is I couldn’t forget to bring hub on the trip . So much to pack for Ontario trips as it is I always forget something .

[MCF]

It is a neat set up and concur about always forgetting a thing or two in spite of best efforts. 

[1lastweekend]

Thanks for the post!  I just bought a bigger boat with a 2-axle trailer, and I think having a spare hub and bearing assy is a must now...I am at least going to buy one and stick in the under seat storage bin beneath the back seats of my truck...

 

Do you bolt the tire/rim assy to the hub?

[Finnagain]

Yes thats the beauty of it , bearings are greased . Castle nut has cotter pin in with slight bend and bearing buddy has some grease in it but not pumped up. As mcf mentioned a cable locked through spare rim and around trailer tongue will keep it from spinning and and deter someone from unbolting it . Today though if someone wants anything bad enough they will get it .Having parts for roadside issue is my mission . My jack box now includes wheel chocks and everything else I had to unpack truck to get to which will now be last thing in tailgate .