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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Arrow spare tire access

I just purchased a 2005 F250 HD edition and am going to put a cab over camper on it. This will cover the spare tire plastic funnel access. What other way is there to access the spare tire?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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I think you can remove the plastic guide tube that attaches to the spare tire winch. That will allow you to just crawl under the truck and winch the tire down. It won't be fun doing it, but it beats trying to unload a camper when you have a flat tire.

To remove the plastic guide tube just twist it (counter-clockwise?) and pull it right out.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BigPigDaddy
I think you can remove the plastic guide tube that attaches to the spare tire winch. That will allow you to just crawl under the truck and winch the tire down. It won't be fun doing it, but it beats trying to unload a camper when you have a flat tire.

To remove the plastic guide tube just twist it (counter-clockwise?) and pull it right out.
Man, somebody must have a lot more strength than I do. I tried everything I read on FTE and nothing. With the frame cross member there was no way to get any leverage and after cutting the plastic off, there was still no way to work the winch. This has gotta vary by truck or something. I not saying what folks are posting doesn't work. I'm just saying for me it was simply impossible.

Steve
 
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Thanks for the advice BigPigDaddy but I, like Steve, cannot get it unscrewed. I think I may call the dealer for advice.
 
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