Spare Tire Mount Offset

[2000superdare]

I currently have a single axle ramlin trailer for my 2000 air. I was interested in mounting my spare on the trailer. I was curious if anyone has a link to a mount they used that gave the spare enough offset so that the bow of the boat does not have a chance to rub or scrape against it? thanks

[xlair]

The ramlin mount is really the best. The others either don't fit or look terrible. Even the ramlin mount we had to shim out a bit. Nautique parts can get for you.


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[s_kelley2000]

I did not know that Ramlin made a mount so I never even explored that option when I added a spare mount to my trailer back in 2012. My 99 Super Sport sits on a single axle Ramlin trailer as well, so t should be almost identical to yours except for the axle placement on mine is further rear to account for the v-drive. I looked for a while and even asked on here as I was not finding many options for 6 lug spare tire holders. I ended up going with this and have been quite happy with it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The whole time I have been using this mount it has never come loose from the frame and there is no wobble at all. Like you I was afraid of the bow coming into contact with the mount so I wanted it as far forward as possible. In order to do this I had to cut down the lower part of the crash pad on the spare tire side as there was a slight interference. I was mounting this the night before a boat trip, otherwise I probably would have looked into using something to further offset it so I didn't need to cut down the board. I have had zero negative impact from cutting the board and everything works perfect for me. The tire does not interfere with loading or unloading the boat and I have been on a variety of ramps that vary in water depth and steepness.

Below is a pic from when I mounted it before I reinstalled the crash pad. I can get you more pics tonight if you want to see how it looks with the crash pad cut down and re-installed and/or the other side of the mount.

[Nick Heimer]

I would think a simple mount like this would provide enough off-set.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[2000superdare]

Thanks guys I guess I'll just purchase a spare mount and try to keep it as far forward as I can and hope for the best