Spare tire carrier optional on Traveler? Alternative locations for mounting spare tire?

[Goose]

I suspect it will look like the tailgate of the pickup if the spare carrier isn't there. Perhaps they can even use the same trip piece for both.

I doubt it. The Traveler has a spilt tailgate like a 200 series Land Cruiser, the Terra does not. While they might paint the black center tailgate trim shown on the prototypes, I wouldn’t hold my breath for that either. The black trim looks more like anodized aluminum or some other tough textured finished. That makes sense when you think this is meant to be touched with dirty hands, gloves, and ringed fingers.

 

[KarlT]

I highly doubt they would offer 2 different rear ends. My guess is the tire carrier will bolt to the bumper and be about a $1-2k option (not including the wheel and tire, prob a $2-3k total package). The bumper will be the same regardless, if it’s a lower trim and/or optioned without the tire carrier, the bumper will just have an insert to protect the hinge mechanism.

This is all speculative, I do not work at Scout. Although I wouldn’t mind if there’s any project management options available.

So you think the final design will be different than current version? Looks like tire carrier attaches to back of vehicle. I would think a simple plastic piece could replace it on the back door.

 

[Goose]

So you think the final design will be different than current version? Looks like tire carrier attaches to back of vehicle. I would think a simple plastic piece could replace it on the back door.

Nope, I think those prototypes are pretty representative of the final product. I think they will have either a metal or plastic pin that will fit inside of the tire carrier swing hinge to protect threads and keep the aesthetic as clean as possible.

Also, the tire carrier can't simply attach to the door due to physics. That whole assembly probably weighs something like 120lbs, if not more. The hinge mechanism has to be mounted to something structural. In the aftermarket world, that is a beefy metal bumper. In the OEM world, like Jeep and Ford, the tire carrier is actually bolted to the body of the vehicle. Even then, lots of people purchase a reinforced tire carrier to prevent flex.

 

[DriveAllNight]

This is all speculative, I do not work at Scout. Although I wouldn’t mind if there’s any project management options available.

Come on, you can do better - put a link to your LinkedIn

 

[BigBlock]

could always go old school and do the front mount spare. it could tilt down or swing to the side. ?‍

 

[Djbryan14]

Based on this, it looks like the rear tire carrier is absent.

 

[timmyhil]

Based on this, it looks like the rear tire carrier is absent.

It’s gonna be detachable. But I’m sure it will be an option too from what I've seen and have been told.

 

[rfk]

Based on this, it looks like the rear tire carrier is absent.

Great find - love the split tailgate and don't want spare tire in the way. Better underneath or inside.

But now that I think about it, shouldn't charging port be on driver's side?

 

[timmyhil]

Great find - love the split tailgate and don't want spare tire in the way. Better underneath or inside.

But now that I think about it, shouldn't charging port be on driver's side?

At the reveal the charge port was on the drivers side. This is most likely a very early sketch.

 

[rfk]

At the reveal the charge port was on the drivers side. This is most likely a very early sketch.

I see it now, thanks...

 

[timmyhil]

I see it now...

That chargers handle is so cool. Especially since its coming from a manufacturer not aftermarket.

 

[maynard]

Garage fit is a real practical concern ...

If it's not optional I will have to remove it for this very reason.

 

[Sunrack]

Rivian's under floor spare is well thought but that design is a no-go with Harvester. I would rather have a collapsable spare that would fit in the frunk; or perhaps mount against the rear-left quarter panel behind the wheel-well, like the Scout II (mounting the spare there is the main reason the Scout II had the longer rear overhang and up-kick in the Traveltop rear window). We had a Scout 80 with the spare mounted to the tailgate where you could hinge it back a few degrees to allow the top hatch to open. That was not bad but still annoying, particularly when folding down the main tailgate. My daughter has a 95 Bronco and she never opens the tailgate because moving that heavy swing-away spare is such a pain. Figuring out how to package a full-size spare (at least 31s) in the frunk would be the best for both the Traveler and Terra.

 

[Bkenyon53]

I'm assuming that a power hatch is a no-go. (Or maybe only an option if you delete the tire carrier).

 

[Mousehunter]

I have had spare tires located in about as many places as conceivable. They all have their drawbacks. I mentioned my LJ, which requires 3 actions to open the back. Underneath requires using a "key" and getting down and dirty to pull it out. But most annoying to me is access from the interior. It requires unloading all the cargo (and putting it where - in the mud?) to pull the spare tire. Plus virtually all the inside spares are space savers - which universal suck.

Since the traveler will have a tailgate - putting the spare on a swinging rear door (like is normal for a Jeep), is not an option (but honestly that is the most handy place to put one). Then it just becomes preference - I like the location in most pickup trucks. Sure you have to get low to side it out from underneath - but honestly, you simple don't have to access it "that" often and at least you don't have to unload to access it. If there is room, I would go for an under mounted full sized spare - if not, will definitely purchase the swing out over having an interior spare (even if by some large miracle it is not a space saver).
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On a complete side note - I wonder what the standard jack will be like. After having 2 blow outs of 3 year old tires on one of my light trailers - I now carry a real jack (aluminum floor jack) 24/7 in my truck again, as well as a 4 way lug wrench (and most of the time, a cheater bar for it). Annoying to carry extra tools, but a God send when you are stuck on the side of the road and realize your vehicle lug wrench does not fit in the wheels of your trailer. Plus the floor jack lifts the vehicle or trailer in 1/4 the time.