New! SPARE TIRE + LADDER on PROMASTER Camper Van by Rover Vans

SPARE TIRE for Promaster and LADDER to access van roof is a new accessory for Camper Van Class B RV for owners of Sprinter, Transit, and Promaster van owners.
😡 because:
- Winnebago Travato on Promaster does not come with a spare tire
- Winnebago ladder is wimpy
❤️ because:
- Great looking ladder and tire carrier on back of van
- Better functionality of ladder, not having to move to side to use
- Spare tire in case of flat is easily accessed from back of van not underneath
⏰ V I D E O T I M E P O I N T S ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:46 Install process
01:37 3 reasons I installed ladder and spare tire
03:23 Accessories for vans by Rover Vans
05:19 Interview with Piotr, inverter of ladder accessory, and Owner of Rover Vans
09:11 Frequently asked questions answered
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[@gosmall.livelarge]

FAST FWD to your Point Of Interest using VIDEO TIME POINTS. ***??? Does your Class B RV come with a spare tire? If not, are you looking for a solution like this tire carrier? More info and in-person events at www.GoSmallLiveLarge.com Thanks 🙏 for watching, commenting and subscribing! Journey ON :)

[@BillSprague]

Nicely done! I’d never live town without one! In my opinion, it adds to the look of the van. Thanks!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Agree with you Bill

[@dorismatthews4416]

Hey, Scott, the new ladder and tire rack looks awesome on your van! Cool beans! 😎 Keep on keepin' on!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Doris !!

[@horizon42q]

Good idea Excellent review. You did a great job on this accessory

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thank you Horizon

[@AR-cw4he]

What a wonderful idea 👍🏼

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx A R

[@BoneHead1776]

Putting it on my wishlist

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Excellent

[@kimlashombe]

Looks sharp, Scott!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks Kim … hi Tim !

[@liaodesign]

About time for u. I actually got my spare and tire carrier on my first big trip from ca to Yellowstone which at that time I only ad about 12k miles on my Thor tellaro. Like the integrated ladder and tire carrier idea I would definitely go for this if I didn’t already have a carrier.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Right on !

[@pnwrving9841]

I had the Aluminess ladder and tire carrier, love it! No drilling into the doors, attaches to the hinges...

[@gosmall.livelarge]

You no longer have the Aluminess ladder?

[@pnwrving9841]

@@gosmall.livelarge yes I sure do! I still have the van

[@janedoran1157]

Like it a lot. Looks great and provides spare tire piece of mind. Too bad it will not work with two bikes on the Summit rack. Very interested in seeing their bike rack solution you teased at the end of the video.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Eagerly awaiting new bike rack :)

[@teck13]

Excellent and informative video. Love the sturdiness of this rack. But, like I suspect many with Travatos, I’m holding out for an elegant solution with a spare and that accommodates two mountain bikes. Maybe someday.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Ted. Rover Vans is working on bike rack options. I too, wait

[@teck13]

​@@gosmall.livelarge Scott, thanks for the update info. Only on the infrequent occasions when I travel solo can I take only one bike. Glad someone is working on a two bike solution.

[@mweber2000]

Elegant solution. Looking forward to your updates on how it’s holding up before I decide for my Nova. Little concerned about the reg plate visibility

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thx Mark

[@ftkinsella]

Scott that not only looks great but a much needed improvement if you were heading to Alaska. Cheers brother.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks F&T

[@jondrew55]

Worth noting this is around $2500 between the ladder, tire mount, spare tire and wheel. I installed mine by myself. The trickiest part (for me) was retiring the license plate relocation light. I’ve been driving for 50 years and have probably had less than 5 flats. But my OCD just would not let this go. By the way, be careful walking or kneeling on your roof. I managed to dent mine.

[@kenplummer4644]

Thanks!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Of course Ken

[@miguelmartinez-ew9hv]

Nice product and nice review. I have been watching your video for some time now. Can you tell me if you see a slow down in the van life channel? I figured the fuel prices are not helping. Good luck to you. Thanks for the videos.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Miguel. Other #vanlife YT channels might be slowing downs but not this one. GSLL going strong

[@samuelwebb9963]

My 12 year old son and I installed it. I was disappointed that I didn’t receive any instructions specific to the promaster. Thank goodness for your video.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

glad it worked out :)

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I like it. Very functional. I surely would like a spare. You got a jack and lug wrench? Cool video 👍🏼

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi T S M ;) Video shows jack solution kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S5fqqEgK2Jqs0

[@sparks701]

Something to note. I wanted to do this myself but the new and only version now is drill through.

[@kevincmiles-cn6un]

Looks nice. Please do a follow up showing how you relocated the license plate and illuminated it.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Kevin

[@robertcox9767]

Did it myself. Friend would have been good, but it props against another ladder easily. Did talk to the company to say that their instructions were printed as if they were left side, but were actually for drivers side. No problems.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

congrats robert

[@ahui6125]

Need this!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes !

[@Van_Liberty]

The only two things I wonder about are can you buy from him at his location and save on shipping, as well as is there a lock of some sort for the tire/wheel? Nice kit, for sure.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi V L. Drive to Rover Vans and they will install. Looking at a locking chain for the tire

[@oldtankguys]

High price to resolve a problem you didn't know you had. Just my 2 cents, but to toss in a shipping charge is a bit much. I'll stick with my wimpy ladder that gives me access to the entire roof for maintenance and a converted OEM bike rack for the spare tire that cost less then $100. As always, great video and info!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

To each his / her own, as you know OTG. Thx for your two cents sir !

[@markwilkins9048]

Great video Scott, thank you. Question: there is a clip of a van (Sprinter I believe) with the ladder and spare on the driver’s side door and a storage box on the passenger door. Do they also offer that storage box set up as well?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

the storage box and bike rack system for the Promaster is planned by Rover Vans

[@markwilkins9048]

@@gosmall.livelarge Thank you

[@richardburguillos3118]

Looks great! How would you lock your spare tire so no one walks away with it?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks Richard. working on it

[@pher71]

Looks sweet do they have a lock so no one takes it like your bikes? 😎

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Locking chain being considered

[@danarcher6749]

OK, If it did not come with a spare tire, what about a jack? What kind of jackand can it lift with all the weight in your van?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Dan. Addressed your question in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S5fqqEgK2Jqs0

[@bernie.b]

Great video as per usual. Is there any type of tire lock that you can use with this system?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

I am using a heavy duty bicycle lock to prevent theft

[@johnhouli3450]

Morning Scott, the tire rack and ladder is nice. But you gave away your original ladder I ask how will you now clean the Siloam panels on your roof. Dirty solar panels will decrease the power by 30%. Thanks John.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi John. I do not clean solar panels because they are largely irrelevant in a lithium equipped coach. 2nd alternator proves WAY more power than solar to keep battery pack charged

[@johnhouli3450]

I see so why have solar panels that only give a bit of juice. Especially considering the Huge cost. My brother’s Travato is finally fixed. It took 6 weeks. Have a great day.

[@alexking4274]

Looks great but will they ship to UK as your van is a fiat ducato?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Good question. Best posed to www.RoverVans.com

[@philc.9280]

It's a very nice ladder/tire combination but I'm big on using what I have first. Aren't there brackets I could rig on the standard ladder that would hold the spare tire since the stock ladder is rated for 225 lbs. Thanks

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Not sure

[@drnovo29]

How far does the tire and bolt holder stick out? I have Kuat hitch rack with a swing arm and am wondering if I may be able to fit that second bike. Thanks!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Robert. If you have the Winnebago installed Summit Products bike rack only one bike can be racked with my current ladder / tire assembly.

[@karinjones4380]

What do you do with your bike when you open your back doors? Where do you secure it so that it is safe. Also how good is the lock on the Spare tire to prevent theft?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Karin… please see the video with answer to your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S5fqqEgK2Jqs0

[@sflscott11]

Yep... nice. Needs a lock of some type. Needs some type of cover or a shorter threaded rod to minimize what you know will be a couple gouges out of your flesh until your used to it being there.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Thanks Scott

[@judy6416]

Can you still mount your bike rack on the hitch

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Probably. Not familiar with those racks. Can one with a hitch mounted bike rack open the cargo doors without removing the bike? Hmmm

[@shirley-BEE-Van-Life____]

What is the added weight between the ladder and the tire?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Shirley. As stated in the video total wight is bout 60-70 pounds

[@dwoodygura]

Hey Scott- do you think you could still get two bikes on?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Only one bike racked with the new ladder / tire setup with the Winnebago bike rack

[@GG-qm7zb]

Do they have one to install on the right door?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Ladder / tire goes on left door. Other accessories go on right, such as storage box or bike rack

[@shirley-BEE-Van-Life____]

Do you have a special lock for the spare tire so it will not get stolen?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Working on something. Maybe a guard dog?!

[@shirley-BEE-Van-Life____]

Live ⚡️ wire it💥 😂

[@Shaderunner7153]

Is tired locked on? Step kind of big for short person

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Tire not locked. You question answered here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S5fqqEgK2Jqs0

[@gabrielmartinez4957]

Do you have to move your license plate from it being blocked?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Yes, moved lower down on door

[@denimru4637]

How do you lock the tire so it won't get stolen?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Denium Not sure yet

[@RuneRane]

Can you tell me how far the ladder/tire mount stick out? For example, from the face of the hinge, to the rear face of the tire, or to the mount screw that says rover on it? I have a different bike rack that I would like to know if there is clearance. Thanks.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Only a few inches from door of van, such as 5 to 6 inches. WAY less than previous bike rack. RoverVans.com will have the best info

[@RuneRane]

@@gosmall.livelarge Can you tell me where you got the Spare Wheel? It looks like a factory/matching one for the Winnie. I would like a matching wheel. Thanks.

[@catherineheidrich2972]

Is there a lock for the tire?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Going to get a locking chain I think

[@letslookhere]

1600 hindered for a Chinese ladder rack , how much is the matching dodge wheel and tire?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Please consider the quality of the material, welding workmanship, and design Mike. The accessory is built in Poland by Rover Vans’ family business. Not cheap crap made in China. $500 for wheel and BF Goodrich K02 all-terrain tire.

[@billlambert7002]

How do you lock the spare tire??

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Hi Bill. Going to get a locking chain I think.

[@danarcher6749]

what are you going to do to keep someone from walking off with the tire?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Lock probably makes sense. What to you suggest

[@neidaheusinkvelt1062]

You should be able to find a locking (key) cover bolt that screws on similar to the brass fitting the plumbers use to lock a outdoor faucet.

[@danarcher6749]

well, i would guess the guy that installed the tire rack might have something already. I am sure this has been asked before to him. if you have to wait, for now i suggest a good hard to cut cable lock. walmart has them. i use one to secure my scooter to bike rackets at stores, at walmart search engine put in Premium Heavy Duty Cable Key Locks for Bicycle (6FT Black).

[@amiralions2681]

It looks good but I suspect a lot of people don't have the leg strength to make that last step up without being tempted to place their foot on the very top, the curved part. I would have to pass on that one.

[@gosmall.livelarge]

okay

[@joestravellife]

I didn't see any way to lock your tire or did i miss it

[@gosmall.livelarge]

You didn’t miss it. Likely to get a locking chain.

[@johnhouli3450]

Hello Scott looks nice but I don’t see any security lock in place to prevent theft on a $200 dollar tire. Houlihan

[@gosmall.livelarge]

$500 tire and wheel. Working on it

[@shirley-BEE-Van-Life____]

Why am I always late?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

LOL. Just glad to have you here

[@rickfetz469]

How long it take you to get used to the odd driving position of the Promaster?

[@gosmall.livelarge]

About one test drive of the Travato. I enjoy the upright seating position. Do wish the steering wheel telescoped though.

[@kenplummer4644]

Yecks driving without a spare or donut spare is like boating without a life jacket..............................

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Agree..

[@Shaderunner7153]

I’m not changing a tire anyway. It’s called roadside service

[@gosmall.livelarge]

right on

[@pierbait]

Waiting for container? Is that China…

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Ed, as stated several times in the video, the accessory is crafted in Poland by the owner’s family business in Poland. This is NOT MADE IN CHINA. Container is waiting for shipment out of Poland..

[@jncn1490]

Get owl vans much better

[@gosmall.livelarge]

big difference in the design and thickness of r the ladder rungs. No Promaster options by Owl for the Promaster. Thx for wathcing

[@arnesen.design]

Not made in America!

[@laurie6123]

No, but made by a close US ally and most of your car or truck isn't made here either, just assembled here

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Designed in USA 🇺🇸. Built in Poland 🇵🇱 in their family business. The type of materials and welding / construction could not be duplicated here for that price point, I am told.