Reply With QuoteThe Range Rover Classic has the spare in the boot.
Master
SubscriberI attended 4x4 show at Melbourne Showgrounds yesterday.
I was talking to Brown Davis rep about long range tank and spare wheel placement.
I expressed my concerns about the spare wheel on the back.
My concern is every time i want to open back door, I have to swing tyre out of the way.
As a tradie I'm in and out of boot a number of times a day.
The rep suggested standing wheel up in back on drivers side.
He has a bracket to hold in place and will send me some photos next week.
I know there will be a lot of opinion on wheel placement but,
Has anyone seen or heard of spare wheel set up in boot?
It's worth considering.
Cheers Vin
2025 D350 Defender 110
Wizard
The Range Rover Classic has the spare in the boot.
+ 2016 D4 TDV6
Wizard
The Rangie L322 has it in the boot as well. If you get a flat that means emptying out everything to get to it.😭
2014 Freelander SE TD4
2003 Range Rover TD6
92 disco tdi manual sold
95 disco tdi auto gone
Master
SubscriberIMG_1198.jpg
We travelled up the Cape and other 4WD trips with the spares in the back. Photo shows a Pre fit before tie down. No issues including the OTT and Gunshot
Master
SubscriberThats what I'm talking about.
I'm also thinking of dropping it down into false floor, around 100mm.
On drivers side as shown in pic.
I've had the disco for 18 months and never had a flat, therefore never had to touch the spare.
Really don't feel like having to touch 2-3 times a day going forward.
This seems like a good solution when I fit an aux tank.
Cheers Vin
2025 D350 Defender 110
Wizard
SupporterObviously a big problem if you want to use the third row seats.
On my current trip most of the way around Australia I've removed the second spare and support arm from the Kaymar bar and put it flat on the floor in the boot to save weight and get the weight further forward. I've also removed the third row seats and two of the second row seats to save more weight and to allow me to put heavy stuff forward more to try to leave as much of the rear axle capacity as possible for the 160kg trailer draw bar weight.
This location allows the full width of the boot to be used and you only lose a small amount of height. My daughters swag fits nicely on top of it on the left side of the boot with room for light stuff on top if necessary. The spare is ratchet strapped to the factory tie down points on the floor.
Bob
2010 D4 3.0TDV6 SE, ediff, LLAMS, 5 x GOE wheels, LT285/60R18 BFG K02's, GOE Compressor Guard, LR Tank, Mitch Hitch, ECB Bull Bar, Kaymar Rear Bar, Traxide, Safari Snorkel.
2019 Discovery 5 SD6 SE, 20 inch wheels, 275/55R20 Nitto Grappler G2 tyres
Wizard
SubscriberI was at Brown Davis a few weeks ago and they sent me this pdf about the internal wheel carrier. As a matter of interest, I asked them if it was possible to make a smaller tank in order to increase ground clearance. I expected to be laughed out of the place, but they took me to their CAD computer and checked to see what was possible. It looks like they can reduce the underhang by about 50mm and only lose about 14 litres.
2013 D4 expedition equipped
1966 Army workshop trailer
(previously SII 2.25 swb, SIII 2.25 swb & lwb, P38 Vogue, 1993 LSE 3.9V8 then HS2.8)
ChatterBox
I saw a photo on here a few years ago with this configuration. I mentioned it a month of two ago in another thread but could not find a photo anywhere.Originally Posted by rhinosm
As you said I would sink it below floor level by removing at least one rear seat.
There may be a lot of space behind that trim panel on the RHS also. I had considered removing it and seeing if the wheel could be shifted much towards the window, and the trim panel cut to fit around it?
Chris
Fossicker
Supporter"D4 Spare Wheel Carrier" Have a look at this thread from 22nd October 2014. Sorry about the format of this reply but luddites still exist.
There is an ADR which covers strength requirements of such mounting brackets in vehicles, sorry the actual ADR number escapes my memory right now. However, the general requirement is that it will sustain a forward longitudinal pull through the C of G of the assembly equal to 20 times the mass (20G ) and other tests as well. I had a look at the Brown Davis document and it looks like it has been engineered well but ADR type approval is not there. I would certainly be asking! This is not uncommon, for LPG fitment on vehicles where the tank goes under the rear of the vehicle frequently results in the spare being relocated to the cargo area, hence a similar type of bracket.
You just need to make sure it has been tested and approved, then fit it as per the instructions, to the letter, be mindful of bolt torques and tightening sequence, orientation of reinforcement plates and if you have to drill holes paint and let dry before assembly as anti-corrosion measure.
Should be no worries.
Peter
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