New rear tire carrier Westcott designs (1 Viewer)

[mep1811]

I picked up a Westcott designs hitch mounted tire carrier. Jeff Westcott personally supervised the fitting of the carrier and explained how it worked.

The carrier is strong and rattle free. The D/S tray can be removed and a second spare tire can be fitted . There are mounting points for three Rotopax.

There is a built in fold down table that will be very handy while camping. The tray can fit four jerry cans or a large cooler or anything you can mount to it.

Since I have a 40 gallon aux fuel tank I don't need to carry extra fuel anymore but the tray will come in handy for carrying water.

Universal Hitch Mount Tire Rack - Westcott Designs

This Westcott Design Hitch Mount Rack comes with standard driver and passenger side tire racks. The tire racks are designed to hold up to (2) 37″ tall tires.

westcottdesigns.net

 

[iwashmycar]

Offroading with that would be like trying to take a sh*t (facing the normal way) with a fully loaded rucksack on your back I'd imagine.

 

[mep1811]

I also looked at the Wlico Off Road tire carrier. The Wico has everything on one swing out arm. The cargo rack is mounted over the tire. That requires anything to be lifted over your head to get up there. Not very easy with a heavy cooler or cargo box. Also hard t get into without a step ladder.
The gas/water cans are also mounted high up.
The rear window is also blocked.

The Wescott carrier has a cradle the tire fits into. Due to the low height, it is easy to get the tire in the cradle. One method is to roll the tire over one of the support arms into the cradle.

 

[mep1811]

The cargo tray is very versatile. It will fit a 100 qt Yeti cooler

 

[LXCruza]

This looks great. Any idea how much it weighs? how was the install? is it tricky to fit?

 

[TheGrrrrr]

Any thoughts on the impact to departure angle?

 

[mep1811]

This looks great. Any idea how much it weighs? how was the install? is it tricky to fit?

I was told it weighs 105 lbs. Installation is just sliding it in the receiver hitch.

 

[mep1811]

Any thoughts on the impact to departure angle?

I haven't given it a thought. Should not be an issue unless rock crawling

 

[OregonLC]

Yeah, even with moderate trail use that thing would either get bent or depart the vehicle. Nice idea, and maybe if it had a 12" riser it could be useful but that would put it into the drop down gate. Also it looks like it's blocking the rear parking sensors.

 

[iwashmycar]

There may be no hills in Texas.? Ive seen a fair share of paved driveways that would probably hit that.

I agree, even the simple sort of forest service roads would be sliding on that thing all day... which is probably fine. If its strong enough, just drag the SOB over things.

 

[mep1811]

I have't hit it. My trip was over the Camino del Diablo. Any hitch mounted tire carrier will stick out a little.

 

[studawg]

$1700? Can almost get a bumper for that, no?

Love your white 200 on black steelies! Tire size? Lift?

 

[mep1811]

$1700? Can almost get a bumper for that, no?

Love your white 200 on black steelies! Tire size? Lift?

A Slee bumper is $4,000.00. OME lift and 275/70/18 BFG KM3s

 

[TimCFJ40]

A Slee bumper is $4,000.00. OME lift and 275/70/18 BFG KM3s

An ARB rear with one swingout is ~$2400. So you're getting close. But everyone has different requirements and different needs. It seems like the Westcott suits yours fine. If everyone bought and installed the same s***, this forum would be a much more boring place...

 

[mep1811]

An ARB rear with one swingout is ~$2400. So you're getting close. But everyone has different requirements and different needs. It seems like the Westcott suits yours fine. If everyone bought and installed the same s***, this forum would be a much more boring place...

Yes $2400.00 with only one swing out not including installation. Installing the Westcott requires just slipping it into the receiver.

 

[1shot1kill]

Yes $2400.00 with only one swing out not including installation. Installing the Westcott requires just slipping it into the receiver.

2400 and then I would have to have a cooler basket designed another 500, at least, I did that with my 80 with a Kaymar rear pumper. I am on 38 and no issue on departure angles. I have 35s and 3 inch lift on my 200, so this would work great and I could let a friend borrow it....and keep it for my next truck.. It is a great idea.
Your truck looks great! Thank you for posting this, because I was thinking about getting a rear bumper with a tire carrier and think building a cooler holder.

 

[Atascruiser]

I picked up a Westcott designs hitch mounted tire carrier. Jeff Westcott personally supervised the fitting of the carrier and explained how it worked.

The carrier is strong and rattle free. The D/S tray can be removed and a second spare tire can be fitted . There are mounting points for three Rotopax.

There is a built in fold down table that will be very handy while camping. The tray can fit four jerry cans or a large cooler or anything you can mount to it.

Since I have a 40 gallon aux fuel tank I don't need to carry extra fuel anymore but the tray will come in handy for carrying water.

Universal Hitch Mount Tire Rack - Westcott Designs

This Westcott Design Hitch Mount Rack comes with standard driver and passenger side tire racks. The tire racks are designed to hold up to (2) 37″ tall tires.

westcottdesigns.net

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This looks sweet! I've been looking for a hitch carrier with table and cooler tray for cleaning and storing fish after spearfishing. I like the idea of keeping everything out of the cruiser. Do you have any lower side pics to show how low it sits from the hitch? My receiver is already pretty low, and from your shots it looks like the Wescott sits even lower. Thanks!

 

[Wisluggo]

How is the spare secured? Is that y strap tamper proof?

 

[NoClue]

$1700? Can almost get a bumper for that, no?

Love your white 200 on black steelies! Tire size? Lift?

Yes, a custom RLC weld fab

 

[mep1811]

How is the spare secured? Is that y strap tamper proof?

I used a cable lock to secure the tire.