Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier with 2" Receiver
Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier with 2" Receiver
Roadmaster's Spare Tire Carrier is a proactive approach to a flat tire.
Item #
88093
Special Order Item
No
Ships LTL Freight
Yes
5+ In Stock
$851.26
Description / Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier with 2" Receiver
When it comes to a flat tire, "I hope it won't happen to me" isn't much of a contingency plan. But that's all most motorhome owners have to work with because most motorhomes don't carry a spare.
If you're in that group, it's time to get a Spare Tire Carrier — before Murphy's Law kicks in and you find out just how long it can take to find a spare tire 30 miles north of Phoenix. On a Sunday. And how much you're going to pay for it.
If you're in that group, it's time to get a Spare Tire Carrier — before Murphy's Law kicks in and you find out just how long it can take to find a spare tire 30 miles north of Phoenix. On a Sunday. And how much you're going to pay for it.
More Information
| Item # | 88093 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Roadmaster |
| Model | 195225-S |
| Replaces | 195225 |
| Fits | For 16", 16.5", 19.5", 22.5" and 24" wheels and Mounts in a standard 2" receiver |
| Features | 400-pound maximum tongue weight. 10,000-pound maximum capacity. Mounts in a standard 2" receiver. With a ready-to-go spare, Good Sam Roadside Assistance can get you back on the road quickly. Carrying your own spare allows YOU to control the cost. Comes with a 2" receiver hitch for a tow bar, hitch rack or other hitch-mounted accessory. The carrier can be lowered to either side for engine access or ladder clearance. Powder-coated for durability and corrosion resistance. |
| Special Order Item | No |
| UPC | 758306315723 |
| LTL Freight | Yes |
Product Attachments
Customer Reviews
Price
3
Value
4
Quality
5
Rock solid!
Review by
Ron M.
Purchased the Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier a few weeks ago. This product is made of quality, solid material. It mounted easily and assembled quite easily. It did take some larger sockets 13/16, 15/16,and 1 1/8 (I believe) not normall found in standard size socket set. May be a good idea to carry these in your travels. I am impressed with the quality and finish of this product.. Although priced high it does give you the peace of mind to have a spare. Putting the cost aside, overall very happy and impressed with this product.
Price
2
Value
4
Quality
4
great product
Review by
Bryan
works great , road master needs to offer a tire cover with this or as an option
Price
3
Value
3
Quality
5
Well built. Ugly
Review by
Jerry
It takes some physical effort to install and mount the tire but it works well. Aside from being ugly it is my only alternative for carrying a spare tire. just returned from a 2000 mile trip in the heat without any effect on my engine cooling. I have it mounted on the farthest out hole. Will be trying the nearer hole soon as well as towing with it.
Quality
5
Price
4
Value
5
Fit like a glove. Just enough room between the carrier and my RV
Review by
zrobotman
Class A construction. Built like a tank. Love it. I wish they woiuld have created a locking system to go with it. I built my own.
Quality
5
Price
3
Value
3
Functional but lacking adjustability
Review by
PDXDisco
Roadmaster's solution to carrying a spare tire for your larger RV, including diesel pushers, allows you to do just that. However, there are a few details that need some thought.
If you use Roadmaster's own Tow Defender, a mesh sheet that deploys between the RV and your towed vehicle, lowering your spare to the ground will involve disconnecting your towed vehicle, stowing the tow bar, removing the tow bar and then removing the Tow Defender. This is a bit awkward and time consuming.
Clearance on the RV can also be an issue. On my RV, the spare barely clears my roof ladder, requiring care to avoid hanging the tire up. This procedure is required to access the rear hatch to the engine, so routine maintenance is a bit difficult, although my towed vehicle is already disconnected when I'm checking my air cleaner indicator or fuel/water separator.
Roadmaster does not include a tire cover, so your spare will be exposed to UV. Good luck finding a cover for a 39" or larger spare tire! You can use a cover designed to protect tires when parked, but you'll have to use bungees or something else to keep it in place, and it won't look very good.
When "loading" a spare wheel and tire, it takes some wrestling to line up the wheel's lug holes with the carrier, and this is best done on level ground. If you're on the side of the highway, chances are you're not level, so expect to work a little at this.
Finally, there is no provision for locking the spare to the carrier. With the price of an aluminum wheel and tire nearing $1,000, this is an important omission.
With a price of close to $1000 for the spare tire carrier, I can't rate the value any higher than a 3. It would cost much less than this to duplicate from scratch, although it's hard to place a value on the availability of a spare tire and wheel when you really need it, far from home or adequate services. I have yet to find a Michelin XRV when I get a flat, which is usually in the middle of nowhere.
As with all Roadmaster products, the quality of the carrier is great. But with a high price, significant problems with potential clearance issues, and compatibility problems with Roadmaster's own products, I can't rate the value any higher than a 3.
If you use Roadmaster's own Tow Defender, a mesh sheet that deploys between the RV and your towed vehicle, lowering your spare to the ground will involve disconnecting your towed vehicle, stowing the tow bar, removing the tow bar and then removing the Tow Defender. This is a bit awkward and time consuming.
Clearance on the RV can also be an issue. On my RV, the spare barely clears my roof ladder, requiring care to avoid hanging the tire up. This procedure is required to access the rear hatch to the engine, so routine maintenance is a bit difficult, although my towed vehicle is already disconnected when I'm checking my air cleaner indicator or fuel/water separator.
Roadmaster does not include a tire cover, so your spare will be exposed to UV. Good luck finding a cover for a 39" or larger spare tire! You can use a cover designed to protect tires when parked, but you'll have to use bungees or something else to keep it in place, and it won't look very good.
When "loading" a spare wheel and tire, it takes some wrestling to line up the wheel's lug holes with the carrier, and this is best done on level ground. If you're on the side of the highway, chances are you're not level, so expect to work a little at this.
Finally, there is no provision for locking the spare to the carrier. With the price of an aluminum wheel and tire nearing $1,000, this is an important omission.
With a price of close to $1000 for the spare tire carrier, I can't rate the value any higher than a 3. It would cost much less than this to duplicate from scratch, although it's hard to place a value on the availability of a spare tire and wheel when you really need it, far from home or adequate services. I have yet to find a Michelin XRV when I get a flat, which is usually in the middle of nowhere.
As with all Roadmaster products, the quality of the carrier is great. But with a high price, significant problems with potential clearance issues, and compatibility problems with Roadmaster's own products, I can't rate the value any higher than a 3.
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