Sprinter Van Aluminess spare tire carrier install - DIY👍

[@mdwilson19]

Absolutely best video out there that I could find. Your instructions were wayyyy more clear than what they sent. For how much this thing cost they could at least take time to make a detailed video. Thanks for making a good one. 🙏🏽👍🏽👊🏽

[@ramblingambition]

Thanks I appreciate that, It is amazing how much is left for people to figure out on their own these days as it seems a good set of instructions are hard to come by, glad the video was helpful!

[@ericberku7073]

I just finished watching your video, and I have to say, wow! The level of detail you provided was outstanding, and it's clear how much thought went into showcasing every aspect of the product. I'm so impressed that I feel like I have to purchase this now. It's too bad I already ordered an Ultra Swing, but this looks like a much better option. Your explanation and attention to detail really made the difference. Thank you for creating such a thorough and informative video. You truly have a talent for presenting the finer points.

[@ramblingambition]

@ericberku7073 thanks and thank you so much for the great feedback, I really appreciate it!

[@tdrager]

I have been looking for this mounting kit for years to mount my mini split heat pump. I ended up using a mount that connects to the tow bar. It drags the ground when driving over large dips in the road. Thanks for creating this video. My wife loves this also.

[@ramblingambition]

Absolutely, Thanks for watching and it will for sure workout for the minisplit idea!

[@TheBeckyhershey]

Best video out there for this installation! Thanks Dan!

[@ramblingambition]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for the comment and thanks for checking out the channel, I am not the best video maker but I try. Have a great day!

[@Aluminess]

Thanks for including us on your build!

[@ramblingambition]

You guys make great stuff, looking forward to adding the box and carrier to the passenger side and maybe a side ladder to get up to clean the solar panels

[@brianmattox5268]

Helpful, thanks.

[@ramblingambition]

Glad it helped out. Thanks for watching the video!

[@MoandSimbaforPeace]

What star socket is that at 18:06 that you have to take off for the limiting strap bracket..looks like it would be e9 but not one of my star sets has an e9? Even some googling online seems like cant find an e9 in any set

[@ramblingambition]

Its an E 10 socket for those hinge bolts where the limiting straps go

[@MoandSimbaforPeace]

Great vid dude... way better than reading instructions! I feel like the limiting strap i got in my kit is so short only letting the door open straight not to side at all..might go to rei and pick up some rock climbing webbing and make my own strap a bit longer

[@ramblingambition]

@MoandSimbaforPeace thanks I appreciate it, glad it was helpful. I feel like mine does allow some past 90 degrees but not much, will be interested to see how a DIY one works!

[@MoandSimbaforPeace]

@@ramblingambition did you use the aniti seize they provided on the m8 bolts into the door and bolts into the latches or just on the bolts on the ladder? Jon at owl vans has a whole vid up about how this setup will eventually ruin the door latches vs his which drills into the door...i jus wanted the one could still open doors almost all the way so when i put my ramp up and bring 2 350+lbs motorcyles in and out wont be as restrictive which still is now with my vertically challenged limit strap!!! Might have asked u before but did u intall the jb 47 gallon gas tank? I keep goin back n forth if i want it or just hang 2 5 gallon rotopax for when needed...i hung owls magnet mounts for my mk2 maxtrax and looks cool( gets more attention than i like) but very funtional.

[@ramblingambition]

@MoandSimbaforPeace Yes i used the antisieze on all the bolts want to make sure I can get them out, as to owl, i really like their products, however since i had the 270 hinges i did not want to buy hinges and mess with door alignment. As the wearing anything out the physics of the aluminess hinges works on the same principle as theirs so i am not sure what your going to wear out, the attachment points are the only different. Both things are still hung on the hinge mechanism. I have not replaced the factory tank with an s&b tank yet its on my list of things to do. I just moved to colorado a few weeks ago and will be flying back to the east coast soon and driving it out here and projects will resume at that point

[@johnsvideo3403]

when done does that block the licence plate? It looks like it hides the top of the plate but that could be the angle of the vid. lot of these rear tire carriers have a place for the plate on the tire center for this reason.

[@ramblingambition]

Thanks for the question, no it does not block the plate, I thought it might as i was putting it all together but there is a clear view of the plate from behind, the video angle does not give the best perspective of the plates position but it is not obstructed. Thanks

[@Jumbosock]

Does this set off the backup sensors?

[@ramblingambition]

@jumbosock, it does not interfere with the backup sensors on my setup

[@mitsygaynor]

How wide was the gap that you used the bigger washer? Mine is 1/4 of an inch and that seemed excessive, not sure what to use in there or if there is another adjustment at the hinges to lessen the gap.

[@ramblingambition]

No the quarter inch was what i had as well, there are no other adjustments really, there should have been a spacer/thick washer to fill that gap like what i showed in the video and when you tighten everything it will pull it together. Hope that helps

[@mitsygaynor]

Thanks! Good to know we won't have to adjust anything. I didn't do the install, but the tech used a strange (looks good tho) spacer that looks like he fabricated to fill the gap. The screws where not long enough as well. I contacted Aluminess and waiting for longer screw and possibly thicker washers to replace what was used. Maybe with thinner washers than the space filler he used will allow more give to tighten closer together like you mentioned. @@ramblingambition

[@ramblingambition]

@mitsygaynor absolutely

[@chrisvandermerwe3050]

How can I buy this kit I am from South Africa .

[@ramblingambition]

Hello, hello from the us! Here is the web site not sure if they ship to south africa but you can try calling them. www.aluminess.com/ good luck and thanks for checking out the channel!

[@ramonmirabal101]

Please don’t scratch the paint.

[@ramblingambition]

Always the goal to minimize those impacts where we can, scratches are inevitable, but no sense in creating extras if you can avoid it