Vivaro space saver

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OllyAitch

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36 posts

160 months

Monday 20th March 2023
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I have a 2011 Vivaro converyed to a camper van. I know there's a spare wheel hung underneath the back but the idea of clambering under the van at the side of a road terrifies me. Is it possible for me to carry in the van a space save wheel that will
fit?

Scrump

21,886 posts

157 months

Tuesday 21st March 2023
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The issue with vans (especially camper converted ones) is the weight. I doubt a space saver would have sufficient load rating for the rear of a loaded van (unless it was designed for a van).

I have a full size spare hung under the rear of my Renault based camper, it is quite easy to get out.
Undo the big nut just inside the rear doors, the tray drops and then reach under and unhook. No need to actually go under the van.

Getting the wheel back in and lifted is more difficult but no need to do that at the roadside.

OllyAitch

Original Poster:

36 posts

160 months

Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Thank you