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path20

13/11/2010 at 9:36am
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We have just bought our first motorhome and it doesn't have a spare wheel just a tyre inflation kit.Looking at a limited payload should we just make do with the kit or buy a spare wheel, just in case? Tempted to just make do with the kit.

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If you go back many yrs, when punctures were more common, changing a wheel beside the road was just routine, inconvenient, but it only really delayed your journey 15mins.

Nowadays, in a vehicle with no spare. You would need to call your breakdown insurance, a recovery truck would collect your vehicle & deposit you at a tyre depot. Provided it wernt Sunday & a replacement tyre was in stock you would be delayed 2-3hrs.

Havin said all that, when did you last get a puncture? Tyres today are far more puncture resistant & wheel changing has ceased to be a diy job.

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alpiner

13/11/2010 at 8:27pm
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What If ??????? you get a split in the sidewall of your tyre and you are on your way to catch the ferry, or its in the night, your tyre inflater will not work and the tyre depot will be closed till monday morning
not supplying a spare wheel saves the manufacturer money
and does the owner no good at all
Please Please everyone if you are buying a new caravan or motorhome ask for a spare wheel to be included for free in the deal do this right at the end of your deal and if he declines walk away, the salesman will not loose a customer
and his bonus for the the small cost of a (restricted spare only)spare wheel. ? forgot what you call them there narrow and take up less room than a full size spare
ive done this twice recently and got that spare free

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Greendemon315

14/11/2010 at 8:55am
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I couldn't ever imagine travelling without a spare wheel.

Jim

Francophile1947

14/11/2010 at 9:17am
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Spare wheel every time. The aerosols don't work with every type of puncture and do you really want to be travelling, in a heavy vehicle, that could leave you stranded at any time?

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14/11/2010 at 11:51am
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I agree with the other comments. If you get a blow out or the tyre comes off the rim, or a split in the sidewall etc; the tyreweld (or whichever one you have) won't work.

HEJC72

14/11/2010 at 11:56am
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I'd always take a proper spare wheel and just pack less clothes!!

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14/11/2010 at 12:22pm
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Thanks everybody. That's it then...a spare wheel for us...you're all right.

Can we make do with a space saver wheel?

Post last edited on 14/11/2010 17:48:29

Mick S.

14/11/2010 at 6:28pm
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Make sure you know where the jack is, and where it locates. And its also worth making sure the wheelnuts are actualy undoable by a mere mortal. Often you need a three foot extension bar if they havent been off for yonks. Its no fun finding out when it matters most.

otherhalf

14/11/2010 at 6:29pm
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Don't forget the jack and wheelbrace, cos you probably don't have those either?

Sorry Mick S .. you beat me to it

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tyreman1

17/11/2010 at 1:28pm
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It might be an awful job to change it and yes it might upset your payload but you have to carry a spare,if you have a blowout tyreweld is not going to help you and if its night time neither is your breakdown company as they are not going to get you a replacement tyre in the middle of the night.I also run my tyres with "puncture safe" solution in them.

roamingsue

17/11/2010 at 11:38pm
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Compromise.....Jack and wheelbrace is over the top... providing you have the spare very nice man Mr RAC will sort that out. As long as you have the spare then you will not be stranded waiting for garages to reopen....

Mr RAC Hero in my book

path20

17/11/2010 at 11:48pm
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Yes, that's what we thought, just carry a spare wheel.

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