metrozoe Report post Posted August 23, 2021 Hi, I need some advice on rehanging the spare under my Winnebago (‘99 Adventurer 35’ with a Ford Chassis). The previous owner tossed out most of the hanger hardware, leaving me with just the hoist (the gear assembly) and the tire hoist bracket (pics are below). It's been stored inside under the bed but I want it out. There is also something I can’t figure out with it - the tire bracket doesn’t seem to work since it is not wide enough for the hole in the hub (see picture). (And yes, I am committed to keeping the the fully mounted spare.) So all that said, should I rebuild the old system by buying parts even though I’m not sure how to make the bracket span the hub, or just toss out what I have and install an aftermarket hoist with bracket and etc to make a completely new system? If you think this is the way to go, I’d appreciate a brand recommendation. You can see the diagram and the old hoist and bracket. Thanks for any help with this! -Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) You've got almost everything needed to put back in place. To make the tire hoist bracket work just get a piece of channel long enough to span the hub center with enough extra length so that it doesn't fall through, this can be bolted through the elongated holes in the present one. More bolts to bolt the hoist back in place, either order a new handle or use a rod the correct diameter to fabricate another one. All you have to do is to crank the cable down to lower the tire or up to raise it. Edited August 24, 2021 by kaypsmith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Welcome to the forum. I think Kay has the plan. Bill Edited August 25, 2021 by wildebill308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metrozoe Report post Posted August 28, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 5:10 PM, kaypsmith said: You've got almost everything needed to put back in place. To make the tire hoist bracket work just get a piece of channel long enough to span the hub center with enough extra length so that it doesn't fall through, this can be bolted through the elongated holes in the present one. More bolts to bolt the hoist back in place, either order a new handle or use a rod the correct diameter to fabricate another one. All you have to do is to crank the cable down to lower the tire or up to raise it. Thanks Kay, I appreciate the advice. I'll just head into it then. [And sorry it took me a bit to reply. I thought I had set up my account to get alerts when someone answers my post! I'm sure I'll find the info is here somewhere....] -Mark On 8/24/2021 at 7:21 PM, wildebill308 said: Welcome to the forum. I think Kay has the plan. Bill Thanks, Bill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 28, 2021 Mark, When you type in the dialog box to answer or make a post. At the bottom left corner should be a tab it says "Notify me of replies". Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 28, 2021 Mark, Welcome to the Forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metrozoe Report post Posted September 5, 2021 On 8/27/2021 at 6:44 PM, wildebill308 said: Mark, When you type in the dialog box to answer or make a post. At the bottom left corner should be a tab it says "Notify me of replies". Bill Thanks. I sorted it out in my overall preferences at the account level. Now it’s working. On 8/28/2021 at 7:07 AM, manholt said: Mark, Welcome to the Forum! Hey, thanks for the welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
