300lb Spare Tire Change on a Mexican Beach - Everlanders See the World!

[@matthewknight5641]

You are buying far the most capable person I ever knew existed. Thanks for the videos they help is trying to live off grid

[@johnbeckman8916]

Something tells me that this problem was first solved in a fertile mind during a dark and cold Canadian winter. More great stuff, THANK YOU! • 😃

[@Gantzz321]

4 pullies and a bit of rope is probably the best way to deal with this issue. You see so many people using wenches and hydraulics to lift them in place. When in reality this is simpler to design, maintain, and cheaper to buy. Small bits of sand or mud can destroy the others, whereas you can dismantle those pullies and give them a good cleaning and greasing if need be.

[@ljprep6250]

Good show. I thought you were going to show us an air lift for the carrier. ;) One tip: I heard the pulleys squeal and suggest you spray some dry lube on them before the next use, especially remounting the spare on the carrier. You'd be amazed at how much easier it is. (speaking from experience with block and tackle setups)

[@MrCherrybottom]

Snatch Blocks and pulleys are a mans best friend!

[@NewAgeDIY]

colour me jealous🤨 A view that any Canadian in December would love to see. Nice engineering tools, simple but effective!

[@cleon_teunissen]

Hi Jason, hi Kara, The mechanical advantage that you get from the pulley setup is great for lowering the tire of course. Friction issue: As it makes a U-turn over the pulley there is lot of rope internal friction. Helpful when you're lowering, but as you are trying to lift the internal friction is eating up most of the effort. So: Jason wrapped his arms around that tire and did a *lot* of the lifting, allowing the rope to make it over the pulleys. (Incidentally, Jason's heavy breathing made me suspicious this was Jason lifting the thing for a second time.) Pulleys with a larger diameter give less rope internal friction, but then larger pulleys weigh more and take up more space. Lifting with a ratchet strap: I have on occasion used a spare ratchet strap to lift things 10 inches or so. The pulley system would then be used only to tie off every time you need to reposition the ratched strap for the next 10 inches. I saw the other comments suggesting various winch setups, but that's more moving parts and additional weight. If possible I think it's best to purpose something you're carrying anyway. (Assuming you do have an additional ratchet strap available.)

[@Everlanders]

You are correct on all counts! I can almost deadlift that tire, the pulley and rope is there as a brake and to give me a rest as you noted. Fortunately it's very uncommon to get a flat with these tires, a hundred thousand kilometers and counting and that was the only time something made it through... We do have assorted ratchet straps for other odds and ends, and if I was completely incapacitated and Kara needed to handle it, we can throw the winch cable from the front over the top and lift the tire that way. 👍

[@definitelynotcole]

Holy cow. Well done guys

[@samuelurquiza3242]

Great channel. Everything is very thoughtful and purposeful. Good job on the content.

[@CraftwerksMC]

Great looking build on the tire carrier. Looks apparent that it has held up well over time. I'm thinking of doing something similar on my K5 but want to make it a fold down unit to clear the tailgate! Love your rig!

[@Everlanders]

Thanks so much!

[@SuperMrSik]

nice setup, just a couple of thoughts (any climber can show you these techniques) using your body weight like you did when lowering the wheel works on ground where your feet have friction, but not in snow or mud. attach a carabiner or large shackle to the bumper, with a munter hitch to create some friction and slowly lower the wheel. when hoisting you can use your bodyweight by forming a loop, (rope goes down from pulley, does a 180 near your knee, comes back up parallel to the other strand, both hands squeeze the strands together) then put your foot in the loop and stand in it. a prusik knot or petzl tibloc prevents the wheel from crashing down then slide the loop back up and repeat.

[@Everlanders]

The former climber in me agrees.

[@PierluigidePalo]

Guy, you're really clever! Ebjoy your everlasting journey and when you have some spare time please show a map of your adventure.

[@JYDOG]

Really enjoying this channel. I learn something new everytime I watch an episode. How about a day in the life of the Everlanders? I'd like to vicariously live out a day with you guys on your adventure showing all the good and bad. Thanks

[@Everlanders]

Great Idea, we'd just been talking about doing that...

[@brucejohnson466]

Very well done! Enjoy Baja! If you get near Puertocitos on the Sea of Cortez side about 60 miles south of San Felipe there used to be a series of pools heated by a vent and filled with sea water. As the tide goes out it uncovers the pools! Enjoy! 73 de Bruce Johnson

[@Everlanders]

Thanks Bruce, we're heading there today!

[@chevtu2650]

if you build yourself a cable route for your winch on the front you can lift it with your winch, and also have the added ability of being able to winch to the rear as well.

[@Everlanders]

Absolutely!

[@darcyfunk]

In an earlier video of yours I had the impression that the spare tire frame was on a pivot with a winch to raise and lower it. The spare tire frame could have a parallelogram design so that the tire remains vertical. Also, the rear bumper could be mounted in a similar fashion with its own subframe and with the appropriate hydraulic or pneumatic actuators c/w safety catches and braces it could act as a jack and levelling system. I enjoy your videos. Safe travels.

[@Everlanders]

Yes, I had CAD modeled a complex lifting mechanism, but this is much lighter and much simpler.

[@evopwrmods]

PPPPPP...Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance......so many people havent a clue as to how and what Pulleys will and can do for lifting heavy weight. Simplistically- Each Pulley doubles or halves the weight. And in an example when using a front mounted Winch to haul one's rig out of a stuck-in position; using 2 or more pulleys and also if you can attach the end of your cable to a fixed object; ie,tree, boulder, etc. you can use the block and tackle effect that will greatly expand upon your winches pulling power. Good video, great effort especially the Wife !

[@Everlanders]

Correct! You're my new favorite commenter!

[@russ3580]

Again. great show!

[@SharafAlthobaiti]

I like the way you think and I'm sure you'll find a convenient electronic way. Thanks for sharing the video

[@Dossary001]

This Man can live in Mars with no issues 🤣🤣 he knows every thing ..

[@gerardfenn3988]

Thats For Sure.

[@caribouprecision8213]

Ive been developing my road box kit since probably y2k, which has grown to more than one "box"- but my trips are typically 2 weeks or less, max 4 weeks. If it makes sense in one of your videos, Id be interested to hear what y'all have learned after years on the road. When Im working in my shop I think sometimes about being on the road for months and tackling projects like you guys do and I panic at the thought of not having all my tools, bits, and bobs with me. There is no way its practical to bring even 10% of it along...

[@Ninjamstrboy]

You guys are awesome!

[@perfectlylonely]

You made that look so easy...🤪

[@mikejohnson8500]

For a bit o additional safety you could toss the currently unused tyre under the frame/axle while you get the other off/on. But, then you have to pick the big sucker up. Great job with the big dead weight tho!

[@Everlanders]

Yeah, the frame is 30 inches from the ground, and while I might get it under the differential, as soon as I have the other wheel off I'd have to somehow drag a 300lb wheel and tire out from under the truck... Sounds like not fun.

[@sporktar]

I'm enjoying the regular content again. Good video!

[@greenftechn]

My back is aching, just watching.

[@luisfortanel9618]

Hi i recommend you the toyo tires mud terrain 10ply tire it last long and its good for any kind of terrain i had it in my diesel and it last me 3 years

[@Everlanders]

Unfortunately the load rating on these would be far too light for our 14,000 pound truck. Our Continental MPT81 tires are rated at ~6500 pounds each and 22 ply.

[@TheBuilderdad]

Check out a climbers wall pully. It is designed to hold your rope with a load, might help you when lifting the tire back onto the rack.

[@Everlanders]

Yeah, I dig it... Just need to find a cheap used one...

[@Taylorsumnerstar]

Enjoyed the video. If you temp secured a electric winch with a strap to your rear bumper and use a pulley at top could it then become a one person operation? Save your back when ever possible.that little bit of lifting sooner or later will catch up to you.🏖

[@Everlanders]

Indeed! I've done it myself... A friend is designing a small winch the size of an apple with a worm gear that has a high gear ratio and is powered with the cordless drill... Will show that off once it's done.

[@noc8076]

A chain hoist is your friend. Change out for a longer chain and make a taller bracket and you will be able to do that with one hand. And a chain hoist is great for recovery, pulling at different angles.

[@Everlanders]

Not for me... This whole setup weighs 1 pound and I already have it... Thanks for commenting!

[@vividhaiku]

McGruber! You're the best bro!

[@Everlanders]

My cover's blown!

[@Soarwitheagles]

Not his first rodeo. This man knows what he is doing

[@lastiny]

Almost expected to see a small motor and hydraulic setup for that spare tire but given the fact it probably doesn't get used that often, figured maybe too much effort to install something like that when the setup you have seems sufficient.

[@Everlanders]

And less prone to failure...

[@kayfelix5054]

The nut at 1o'clock seems to have sand at the thread🙄 Are the rims with 2 valves? One inside and one outside? At a other video you did explain to change the surface at the center between front and rear axle Thank you about a answer. Regards, Kay from Germany

[@Everlanders]

Yes, Valve on inside and outside...

[@reedcalder9684]

I could see u using a boat winch and the same pulleys with ur L bar mount it on the bumper out of harms way so u can solo the lifting of the tire

[@Everlanders]

Sure, could work.

[@overlandventures5924]

Just like an Indy pit crew! Nice

[@Everlanders]

Could there be a higher complement?

[@johnwunder3521]

harbor freight , impact 1/2 "sockets/extension i have same ones not great ,but work..

[@Everlanders]

The impact? It's a Milwaukee RED Fuel (Brushless)

[@johnwunder3521]

@@Everlanders handy for your use.

[@tacozilla3762]

Yeah heavy tire changes can be real fun. Had a set of the 16.00r20 on steel rims once, maybe 500lbs each together. One tip man if your not married to the contental mpt's look into the 335 goodyear g275 or Michelin xzl's, both are supposed to wear better than the mpt's on a heavy truck like yours.

[@Everlanders]

Maybe in another 60,000 km... I'm likely going to get 100,000+ km out of these... That one was premature due to alignment, as I said in the Video.

[@TheIceBurglar]

Ever get stuck in the sand? What is the weight of your truck? Dreaming up a heavy 4x4 motorhome and wondering if I might want for wider/taller tires

[@Everlanders]

We're nearly 15,000 lbs now, never been stuck in hundreds of miles of beach driving. (assuming we've aired down) Sometimes I risk it and get bogged down a bit and then I hop out and spin on the Staun deflaters and we drive right out...

[@Ramdodge582]

a few days before i rotate my hub-concentric duals i spray some raccoon piss on it to start breaking up the rust and the anti-seize didn't help.

[@MaxPower_Designs]

What are the two brake chamber above the bumper for? Just found this channel have been binge watching for a few hours and didn’t see an explanation yet.

[@Everlanders]

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[@themountainwizard]

How many miles are you getting on average out of a set of tires? What ply rating and size are you running? What is the weight of your rig fully outfitted? Awesome looking rig! Thanks for the video!

[@matthewknight5641]

Man I give anything for you to diagnose my issue with my all in one powmr inverter ground neautral bonding issues. I can't wrap my mind around what's happening with it. I know something is causing my camper frame to have current running thru it when I run thru the inverter. Frame doesn't have current when plugged directly into shore power. I just put a 30 Amp female camper style plug on the ac output of inverter to try to use it the same as the generator and some stuff works but the frame is hot with 40 volts and my 12 volt stuff don't seem to work right on the camper with inverter plugged in.

[@Everlanders]

Yeah, that's a tough one to diagnose, especially from here...

[@matthewknight5641]

@@Everlanders bro... you could definitely figure it out in your sleep wile a natural disaster was happening with no oxygen lol. I see you do things on this channel thats incredible and things you do give me alot of ideas about my own systems on my camper. So do you think it would hurt to try having another ground rod in the ground outside my camper and the neautral ground bonded together at that point? I always heard to only have one neautral ground bond which is done at the panel in my house. So if I ground my ac out on the inverter I'd have two ground neautral bonds while plugged in to my house for the ac input. It's all really confusing but I'll try it and hopefully I'll not die in the process of trying different stuff lol

[@jdleestirringthepot6421]

well done!!!

[@EverythingOutdoors]

Hello, have watched all your videos. Hope you two are having some fun. Curious how I can get the Ford chassis CAD you show, from Ford? Also curious exactly what rims and tires you have as the 19.5s fit tires smaller than 37". Whose off-road glass fenders do you have and do you get any rubbing with no lift when off camber. I would appreciate any help.

[@Everlanders]

I got the CAD from a friend who did some armored personnel carriers... The Rims we're custom built 12x20" built by Rickson Wheels. The Glass is made by McNeil Racing. No rubbing.

[@EverythingOutdoors]

@@Everlanders thank you. I'm going the flatbed four wheel camper with garage in front of flatbed, behind cab. Would like 37" tires as 300 lbs is a lot for my bad shoulders. Lol

[@EverythingOutdoors]

Apologies for the 20 questions. Did you have any issues with buckstop wheels? Or never used them. Also the tire wear you had, was it due to the soft shock? How many miles do you expect out of them?

[@Everlanders]

Have never used Buckstop wheels... And Yes, the premature wear was due to alignment and shock issues combined and a 5,000km push home after a long trip. The others have 80% remaining after 50,000km But I'm super gentle with them, no burnouts with the boys, I accelerate gently, I drive in cooler weather, I stay under 100km/h (60mph) which I believe is a big cause of early failure.

[@EverythingOutdoors]

I really appreciate your help. My wife and I found an F550. We are replacing our older truck and found an end of year truck. We're the fender flares 6" or 3"? I would like the tire lift but do not want to add a lift. You have given me hope that I can do it without a lift. Do you know the offset for your wheels? Did you ever look at Hutchinson wheels?

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR DETAIL VIDEO HOW DO THIS

[@timsanchez2860]

Rancho 9000 Adjustables? Go to a 2.5" FOX Reservoir shock for the ability to service your shocks every 6 months replacing the Viton Seals, Oil etc... Rancho 9000's are so 1985 señor. Your build is amazing but your skimped on the suspension, which maybe should have been the the best you can buy. My two centavos. Love your channel and build.

[@Everlanders]

Are they giving them away?

[@timsanchez2860]

@@Everlanders If you're interested I can put you in touch with the right people ... with your following you should be able to get some percentage of sponsorship. I'd get you in touch with either FOX Corporate Off Road or Carli Suspension and get their suspension system with FOX or KING shocks.

[@Everlanders]

Do it up!

[@User_123.-_]

Very clever!

[@lesliewilson2122]

Could you tell me what your rims are and where you got them? Is your rear end a dually rear end?

[@Everlanders]

Yes, The F-550 was only ever offered as a DRW, the wheels were custom built by Rickson Wheel.

[@lesliewilson2122]

@@Everlanders Thank you

[@NJRenewableEnergy]

What tire pressure do you run in the sand?

[@Everlanders]

5 to 15psi on sand, 60 to 70 on the highway...

[@NJRenewableEnergy]

@@Everlanders OK thanks

[@BillSprague]

I can see why you have 20k + followers. Bad situations taken in stride and with good humor!

[@samuelurquiza3242]

Do you design trucks and truck campers

[@Everlanders]

I designed this one... Does that count?

[@RickRolling-tc7vb]

Well, colour me disappointed. By the look of that frame I was sure it was hinged at the bottom and you had worked out a way to fold it down so the tyre lay flat on the ground. I guess this way you don't have to stand it up, but could one person do it on their own? Anyway, good luck to you, enjoying the videos and learning a lot.

[@Everlanders]

I easily lift it myself with a small ratchet strap. I would not consider a moving mechanism.

[@ArthursHD]

That tire needs some retreading :)

[@Everlanders]

Yep, we regrooved another ½" and then drove them to the Arctic Ocean and back to Mexico, then we put on another set which are due for a regroove now.

[@laurieberg2880]

I’m still bummed about the untimely demise of the Volcano grille. 😕

[@Everlanders]

Super Bummed, worse yet that we have to wait untill mid May to get into the USA to get another!

[@swegmastur614]

What wheels are those? 1st attack?

[@Everlanders]

Nope, we had them custom made, wouldn't recommend the maker.

[@swegmastur614]

@@Everlanders I see. Who were they? Was it some local shop?

[@andraslibal]

Seeing how the old tire was not deflated ... would it not have been easier to find a better surface than sand for that change? Or drive to the next tire shop. It's mexico. They are bound to #1 be cheap #2 have people and equipment to handle that big tire easily / jack up the car easily.

[@Everlanders]

Yeah, we were 10 feet from pavement... But then what should we have learned about our equipment and process for when we are 300km from help? The whole thing was an exercise.

[@michaelclayton1821]

Do u have someone in perticular or a number I can call that actually goes through to ricksons wheels because I've called and emailed and haven't had any luck....any help please

[@Everlanders]

That was my experience too.

[@davidc1961utube]

Could be worse, yeah, like 50k south of Moose Jaw, 0C and sleeting, in the dark. This is exactly the type of process folks need to practice in good conditions, several times, before leaving the comforts of home.

[@Everlanders]

Couldn't agree more! The new tire mounted in this video took a spike 85km later... ½ hole right in the face... So we got to do it all again the next day!

[@davidc1961utube]

Everlanders dang! Well, practice makes perfect!

[@offthebeatenpath9144]

👍👍👏👏

[@theman68and1]

Buy yourself a $55 harbor freight 2500 lbs winch and mount that dude to your tire rack

[@Everlanders]

Na, not interested...

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

Guhnarley...

[@coreybumbaugh4803]

How TF does that weight 300lbs i dont buy it 100lbs seems like alot more than that would weigh

[@Everlanders]

315 actually, the 5 mounted sets and pallet weighed 1560.

[@daan3298]

300lb???? 😮

[@timstretton3174]

Work smarter and have the wifey work harder 😂 😂

[@turtlezed]

looking at your mounting frame, it wouldn't be too much engineering to have the whole thing pivoting from the bottom frame mounting bolts with a slender hydraulic ram operating it and bring the whole thing down to the ground and pump it back up again. I'm sure a man of your calibre could redesign that mechanism just to make that a task your wife could easily handle should it ever be required...what youre doing there is just a pure ball ache mate....

[@Everlanders]

I originally designed with a rotating arm that would bring it to the ground. But for strength, durability and reliability I went a solid welded construction. It's a breeze to get up and down...