Should I carry my spare in Moab?

[Chevycrew]

85 4runner, limited cargo space, 38.5" sx for a spare.

I recently 4-linked the back of the 4runner, which in turn, caused me to lose my rear tank mounting location. The 4-link does not allow the stock tank to be used either.

I now have a 20 gallon tank in the bed, along with tools, trail spares, fluids, etc. To get my spare in the back, I would have to lose most of my rear visability.

I will have a tire repair kit, co2 tank, and another vehicle with me at all times.


So what are your thoughts?

 

[I Lean]

Take it TO Moab, but leave it on the trailer.

 

[rockdog]

Your running sx's. Why even have a spare? You could run the whole week on a flat and not even know it they're so tough.

 

[ChestonScout]

I say trailer. Might not be a bad idea to chain it up tho. Ive heard of theft stories

 

[1995zj]

I say trailer. Might not be a bad idea to chain it up tho. Ive heard of theft stories

x2 on chaining it up. With the economy these days people are starting to only look out for themselves

 

[cannoncrawler]

I say trailer. Might not be a bad idea to chain it up tho. Ive heard of theft stories

x2 on chaining it up. With the economy these days people are starting to only look out for themselves

so where are you staying again!?:greg:



if you have air and a patch kit, leave it on the trailer. SX's bring the awesomeness....

 

[Chevycrew]

On a better note it can be tucked out of sight in the back of the crewcab...

Oh and slickrock

 

[jeep-N-montero]

On a better note it can be tucked out of sight in the back of the crewcab...

Oh and slickrock

Are you going down this week?

 

[rholbrook]

Duct tape it to the roof. If its loose on the trailer, it will dissappear. If you leave it home, Murphy's law will be in force and you will split the side wall.

 

[LT.]

I agree with most of the folks thus far. Take it with you but, I think that you will be okay with it left on the trailer, chained and locked down, of course.

LT.

 

[UNSTUCK]

If you leave it home, Murphy's law will be in force and you will split the side wall.

Nothing 20 plugs can't fix.

 

[Chevycrew]

Im not going down till EJS 4th - 9th. I will do my best to get everything arranged so I can haul it. (just to make me feel better) But if its not an option, it will get left in the truck at camp.

Thanks guys!

 

[BroncoMama]

I would vote for having it in the same town as you. Worst case scenerio would be having someone go get it for you and you having to wait a bit before getting off the trail. In my opinion it's always better to be safe than sorry.

What makes me a bit sad though is the fact that you really should probably chain down during EJS. Ours just floats around on the trailer, but EJS is a completely different story. :sick: