Anybody know how to access the spare wheel on my E51Elgrand camper conversion. The kitchen and fridge at the rear fitted over where the spare wheel would ordinarily be accessed.
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Anybody know how to access the spare wheel on my Elgrand Camper conversion ?
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The spare is mounted under the van, pop out the plastic cap on the rear bumper trim and wind down the cradle.
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And this is the hook that holds the cradle.
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Anticipation for Next question……where is the Jack and wheel brace?
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Whose Jack?
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Thanks Nia, Enjoy your camper, last night we arrived in France in ours and we toured Southern Ireland in it a few weeks ago. Very reliable E51 and not as fuel thirsty as I expected when we bought ours. Cruising at 60 mph averaged 28 - 32 mpg, not bad for a 3.5 petrol automatic. One tip, if your gas ring is accessible from the rear of van like ours ,and it’s windy , the flame will blow out. We have a small portable one ring camping stove ( cost £30) as back up to place on ground out of the wind!
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Thank you David, not tried it in any windage yet, but I'll certainly keep it in mind.
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Does anyone know the size limit this carrier takes. My spare skinny loses air. Wondering if I can just get a normal cheap 16 or 17 wheel to go in the skinnys place but not sure of the space capacity of the under carrier
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i bought 18" wheels for mine and also bought a full size matching wheel as a spare, it fits in the spare wheel rack no problem.
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Wow I never thought a full size wheel would.fit. will.try that in the morning . Thanks !!!i bought 18" wheels for mine and also bought a full size matching wheel as a spare, it fits in the spare wheel rack no problem.
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There is a spacer thing on the rack when using a skinny. You will have to take that off and then make sure your new wheel fits tight.
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That is the bracket for the space saver, take it off to fit full size.....I'm thinking there maybe another bracket at the rear - or the space-saver would move around at the back.
Make sure that the locking bolt locks tight against the cradle and hook, if the bolt doesn't reach, it will back off.
Always a good idea to check your release bolt as the thread is located in an area that gets weathered, they often corrode and jammed tight.
It's easier to take it out at your leisure and grease it liberally - than it would be struggling on the hard shoulder, in the peeing down rain, cold and dark with her shouting, " Have you done it yet ? Ive got a spin class at 8."
.....ahhh fcuk off.
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Make sure that the locking bolt locks tight against the cradle and hook, if the bolt doesn't reach, it will back off.
Always a good idea to check your release bolt as the thread is located in an area that gets weathered, they often corrode and jammed tight.
It's easier to take it out at your leisure and grease it liberally - than it would be struggling on the hard shoulder, in the peeing down rain, cold and dark with her shouting, " Have you done it yet ? Ive got a spin class at 8."
.....ahhh fcuk off.
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