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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-16-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
I used RV awning tie-down springs like these:...

I used RV awning tie-down springs like these: https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Awning-Spring-Stake-p/25-8513.htm

7" overall length and 1" diameter.

I've use those same springs on a shade sail...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-05-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

Yes, mention of their spare wheel carrier is how this topic got started in 2006. I had heard about it and wanted something to help lift my spare wheel carrier. I never found a photo of the LT van...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-04-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

That's a good idea. I try to think of modifications in view of selling the RV (either me or my estate :angel: )
It is very easy to attach some indication that spring loading is involved right on...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-02-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

You could use leverage instead of springs. I'm thinking of a slide out / up extension bar inside the vertical 2x2 steel tube. (maybe a 2' extension)

It could help with raising or lowering as it...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-13-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

I think you made a good choice Ron. George's Ezee Lift looks much better than my exposed springs in my opinion. Basically, this thread presents options for anyone who needs help with lifting the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-08-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

Here's an update re: EZEE LIFT from George:
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 01-10-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

Here are a few more photos of Springy Thingy:

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_5579_0_37deee426e98085ee5b10c7cc40ede80.jpg
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 01-02-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Spring Lift

Here's a photo of the link on the EZEE LIFT which locks the tire carrier support arm down when the spare is removed.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-30-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Springs

Here's the response from EZEE Fabricators



Here are the photos of EZEE LIFT:

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_5506_0_2cf8e66985ac137665cbe7137686758b.jpg
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-29-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Springs

Roadtrek tire lift update

With help from a friend - I have more info for anyone who wants or needs a Roadtrek tire lift device.

If you go back to the first page of this thread you find out how...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-05-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Re: Spare Tire Carrier Springs

I'd still like to post photos of this modification from anyone else who has tried it. I'd love to see any improvements to it. I still remember the first time I raised and lowered the spare tire on...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-13-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Stainless & eyehooks..... I like that. Great...

Stainless & eyehooks..... I like that. Great improvement.

For anyone who has done this, send me a photo (or two, or three :wink: ) and I'll post it here. markopolo (at) classbforum (dot) com
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-04-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Yes, awkward and still heavy at that point.

Yes, awkward and still heavy at that point.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-03-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Welcome to the forum Photog. Thanks for the...

Welcome to the forum Photog.

Thanks for the input. That's a great idea - and easy to do.

For me, the hardest part of lifting the tire to its upright position came at about 50% through the lift...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 05-12-2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
I trimmed the angle iron so that only 6 springs...

I trimmed the angle iron so that only 6 springs will fit (3 on each side) and also painted it when I painted the angle iron used to support my hitch mount generator box.

The finish coat didn't...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-08-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
It's on hold for the moment. I can't find...

It's on hold for the moment.

I can't find anymore springs locally so, if I want them, I'll have to order them. I should finish it using the 4 springs and just leave holes for the extra two.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-05-2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Yes, the passenger side rear door opens when the...

Yes, the passenger side rear door opens when the tire is up. That door opens from the inside.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-05-2007, 02:34 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Thanks for the feedback Joe & Ron. Just a...

Thanks for the feedback Joe & Ron.

Just a bit more info for anyone who wants to do this. I put the springs on the brackets, then bolted the angle iron brackets in place.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Thanks bobojay. I could see welding a bar on...

Thanks bobojay.

I could see welding a bar on instead. Then you could get the springs on easy, just slip them on.

With the bolt on angle iron I had the springs in place then I tightened the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket...

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_852_0_2e7593e0c8874e9547b401e8494ced4f.jpg

I must repeat my words of caution. If you try this idea, please be careful as you are dealing...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
I will add a sliding bar to lock it in the down...

I will add a sliding bar to lock it in the down position when removing the tire. It stays down no problem with the weight of the tire but it would "snap" back it you take the tire off.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
You probably could drive without the locking pin...

You probably could drive without the locking pin but I won't do that.....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Two more springs for a total of six will probably...

Two more springs for a total of six will probably be the most I'll add. It will get harder to lower with too many springs.
...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
I can raise and lower the tire with one hand! -...

I can raise and lower the tire with one hand! - and I'm a small guy.

https://www.classbforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_848_0_090e3b47800a643bccc24faf5699675e.jpg

My wife like it. It's...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 48,200
Posted By markopolo
Adding springs to help lift the spare tire works...

Adding springs to help lift the spare tire works great for me!

Please use caution if you try my idea. You need to be very careful as you are dealing with a lot of weight and a lot of tension on...
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