i use the original i made that peter copied for the van cafe holder (my
original itself was copied from Doug FitzRandolph, who originated it).
fits just fine.  one day i'll weld up some protection bars across the face,
or expanded metal, or something.

bill
felton, ca

On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 9:42 AM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I made my own clamshell, 215/75/15bfg all terrains. I re used the factory
> hinges and built a new frame to hold it up. Currently working on building
> my own swing away tire carrier for the rear, the tire seems to fill the
> hole too much and  reduces air flow through the radiator and my
> temperatures are higher. Depending on your engine type (1.9l turbo diesel)
> temps and environment for driving a rear carrier may be a better option?
>
> On Sep 23, 2016 10:29 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Ben T had some longer latches made up, but he may be sold out.   Ben?
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> > Of Eric Caron
> > Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 7:40 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
> >
> > HI all,
> >
> >         Please keep answers to this on list.  I heard BenT has developed
> > something but I don’t have the details yet.  I’m using the Van Cafe
> holder
> > but would prefer my original clamshell with a reasonable modification.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto
> >
> >
> > On Sep 23, 2016, at 9:07 AM, Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > I recently acquired a spare wheel with BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO
> > LT 215/75R15 tire on it and, if possible, would like to store it in
> > the clamshell of my 2wd 89 Westy.  Has anyone successfully made this
> > work and if so, could you share details as to how you had to modify
> > the clamshell, please?
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Andre Fiedler
> >
>