Spare tire rear attachment ideas?

[jkszoo]

I have a dodge 2500 diesel 6.5 bed and a Hawk install in November. Looking for suggestions for rear mounted spare tire. I will also be using hitch receiver steps.
Thanks!

 

[Glenn]

Did the truck originally have the cable winch for pulling the spare up under the frame behind the rear bumper?

I rebuilt the one on my F350 PSD as the cable was frayed and bird nested inside the pulley.

 

[jkszoo]

i am not sure but will check. After some research looks like I might have quite an expense for a swing away tire mount, maybe even a new bumper? I did purchase insurance with my new tires installed today so just might have to wait on this upgrade as it looks like I need to upgrade my brakes so spare tire mount...maybe next year. Thanks for the info!

 

[Glenn]

I’m not sure what year truck you have. Look in your owners manual and see what it shows. Here is the type of system I’m referring to:

https://www.partsgeek.com/6374zkk-dodge-ram-2500-spare-tire-hoist.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=TTC&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=For+2003-2010+Dodge+Ram+2500+Spare+Tire+Hoist+Replacement+2004+2005+2006+2007+2008+2009&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_bfN7QvYmLoP8E6FJwXhO3HEpBm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIstOug9L0iAMVnEH_AR3ZTwZ5EAQYAiABEgIQ9PD_BwE

On my truck I did add a safety chain (just in case) should the cable give way- but the manufacturers have been using these for many years. There’s a tool that goes in above the back bumper to raise and lower. So with your camper I’m not sure if you have access or not.