Spare Wheel Cover

[Spjnr]

That looks like a removable cap in the centre. Is there some sort of attachment mechanism under it or is it just a leverage point to get the thing off?

Maybe a threaded rod behind it with a wingnut?

 

[DCPU]

That looks like a removable cap in the centre. Is there some sort of attachment mechanism under it or is it just a leverage point to get the thing off?

Well spotted.

 

[Greg]

Lol, so starved for any information about the bloody thing that i pour over every damn picture i can get my hands on.

 

[DCPU]

In this post you have cited my previous reply. This citation contains my attachment link which shows the lockable box, so that your "the photo posted" comment looks very much like you are referring to what you have cited: the lockable box picture. I have even written this literally in the respective posting.

It does now you have edited the post and removed the original words...who does that rather than just say "ah, I got hold of the wrong end of that stick"?



We all know it was this post and photo we were replying to:

Anyone have any idea how this cover actually clips into place?

 

[DCPU]

I'm happy to call out poor behaviour.

Let's face it you have form.

Why did you edit your original post and remove words?

 

[Stu_Barnes]

@emax @DCPU

Enough please, agree to disagree. If you want to carry on this conversation with each other then do it via a PM.

 

[Stu_Barnes]

Lol, so starved for any information about the bloody thing that i pour over every damn picture i can get my hands on.

I'm with you on that @Greg a lockable box inside the spare wheel will be great fro me to put the kids life jackets in to dry out on the way home.

 

[DaveB]

I'm with you on that @Greg a lockable box inside the spare wheel will be great fro me to put the kids life jackets in to dry out on the way home.

Good place for a rubbish bin so the Dingo's don't make a mess when the vehicle is left unattended.

 

[Shaky]

Sorry if this is covered already but I haven’t read every comment.

The locking box is just that, it slots in to the spare wheel and then fixes onto the spare wheel carrier. I am pretty certain the bottom front panel is fixed and then the top hinges down.

 

[DaveB]

Sorry if this is covered already but I haven’t read every comment.

The locking box is just that, it slots in to the spare wheel and then fixes onto the spare wheel carrier. I am pretty certain the bottom front panel is fixed and then the top hinges down.

I think you are 100% correct

 

[Greg]

Yes that is what it looks like from the phots/videos, but the non hinging cover is still a mystery as to if it has some mechanism for attaching it or not behind the little square cap in the centre

 

[DCPU]

I think we should be very grateful it's not something like this hateful thing. I'm guessing whoever was responsible for the Grenadier cover had more than a little experience wrestling a new one of these on and off and decided there was a much better way to do it.

 

[ECrider]

That does look like something which is fitted and forgotten. Looks a right bugger.

 

[Shaky]

I think your term “hateful” sums it up perfectly. They are a pain in the rear end and quite easily stolen, ready to be sold back to you on eBay when you go looking for another one.

I like the ones that have a German shepherd dog printed on them or an eagle

 

[DCPU]

I wonder if this influenced the Grenadier one?

And I quite like the stealth version:

Spare Wheel Cover with Lockable Compartment for Mercedes Gwagen

All aluminum spare wheel cover for standard or oversized off-road tires. PLEASE NOTE: 18" Spare Wheel Cover is permanently sold out. We are in the process of updating the design, stay tuned....Spare Wheel cover PRO - product page coming soon. It features a lockable storage compartment for...

www.g-wagenaccessories.com

 

[klarie]

I did not order the sparewheel box. - Was considering it - but as of now - there might be an aftermarket solution. Perhaps not made from plastic but aluminium or similar.
The idea is great - but what I demand is a little bit different. - I ve got a fried with 3D Printer .. perhaps design a prototype for something that suits my requirements better.
Aftermarket sparewheel lockers are also around 430 - 470 Euros .. cost / Value doesn't match in my opinion. None of 'em as far as I investigated.

 

[Krabby]

Just read through all of this. One thing that stands out for me is the rear wheel seems to be mounted face to the door. My Jeep and my Disco 2 mounted the spare with the face outward so without a cover on, those behind you saw the pretty side. Turning the tire the other way around is what creates the storage area, correct?

 

[Tazzieman]

Just read through all of this. One thing that stands out for me is the rear wheel seems to be mounted face to the door. My Jeep and my Disco 2 mounted the spare with the face outward so without a cover on, those behind you saw the pretty side. Turning the tire the other way around is what creates the storage area, correct?

That is correct. My wife has decided it would be worthwhile getting the storage box as we won't be towing , and every spare storage option is worthwhile.
Mind you the wheel will be covered by a canvas bin bag , which also increases the security of anything in the wheel compartment.

 

[Bushguide]

That is correct. My wife has decided it would be worthwhile getting the storage box as we won't be towing , and every spare storage option is worthwhile.
Mind you the wheel will be covered by a canvas bin bag , which also increases the security of anything in the wheel compartment.

May have to cover the key entrance way with a bit of Gaffer Tape to keep the dust out of the keyway slot in some situations. You can find the Gaffa Tape insode the spare wheel cover Tazzieman.

 

[Tazzieman]

May have to cover the key entrance way with a bit of Gaffer Tape to keep the dust out of the keyway slot in some situations. You can find the Gaffa Tape insode the spare wheel cover Tazzieman.

I'd actually prefer it with no keyway.