So, probably not the most ideal way to mount a spare, but I have been racking my brain on the best way to mount my spare, without spending a bunch of money or doing a lot of modifications. I think this is going to work out but I am definitely open to feedback.
I bolted a 3" piece of thick flat steel through the frame, with bolts that go through the full 3" or so thickness of the frame. The weight of the tire is resting on this piece. Then, I ran 4 - 8 inch 3/4" bolts through a 18" flat piece of steel and large fender washer, from the inside of the trailer through the lugnut holes on the tire. It seems like it is held solidly like this. Anyone look at this and immediately think its not safe or I shouldn't mount it this way?
I bolted a 3" piece of thick flat steel through the frame, with bolts that go through the full 3" or so thickness of the frame. The weight of the tire is resting on this piece. Then, I ran 4 - 8 inch 3/4" bolts through a 18" flat piece of steel and large fender washer, from the inside of the trailer through the lugnut holes on the tire. It seems like it is held solidly like this. Anyone look at this and immediately think its not safe or I shouldn't mount it this way?