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Quote: Originally posted by Paul + Wendy on 20/2/2006It's a shame that they cannot design a carrier that would unwind using the same sort of system as the steady legs really isnt it.

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I suspect that they can, but as I said previously it's all to do with the bottom line. Of course the nearest thing to what you suggest is of course the Alko which
does pull out telescopically.

What would make it a lot easier would be if the the spare wheel could be pulled out from the rear of the 'van. You could tilt the 'vans nose down then access the spare wheel easily. This would also overcome the problem of accessing the wheel while the 'van was tilting to one side.

Vic

The Alko pulls out telescopically if its well greased and you lie on the ground to pull at the right angle.

Its MUCH easier to fit than it is to remove the spare but the chances are that you will never need to use it anyway

It has been done before by Van Royce I think

The wheel is very heavy relatively and its better to have that weight low down and near to the axle and it doesn't need cleaning as its well out of the road spray and out of sight !!!

Quote: Originally posted by JohnG on 24/2/2006

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It has been done before by Van Royce I think

The wheel is very heavy relatively and its better to have that weight low down and near to the axle and it doesn't need cleaning as its well out of the road spray and out of sight !!!

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When I had to do it on the road it was a scorching hot Spanish summer's day.

Very warm work

That's sweat not tears !!!

Quote: Originally posted by JohnG on 24/2/2006

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When I had to do it on the road it was a scorching hot Spanish summer's day.

Very warm work

That's sweat not tears !!!

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Me too but we had to get home as a family member was ill.

Happily now recovered