Off-road adventures demand preparedness, especially when it comes to unexpected tire issues. Traditional methods of carrying a spare tire - either in the vault or mounted atop the vehicle - often come with drawbacks such as reduced storage space, compromised aerodynamics, and security concerns.
Enter the Urander Cybertruck Bed Rack, a game-changer for Cybertruck owners. Designed to enhance cargo capacity and seamlessly integrate with the Cybertruck's aesthetics, this bed rack offers a practical solution for spare tire storage. One user shared their experience:
"The Urander rack expands the cargo carrying capacity of the Cybertruck along with improving the look of the vehicle."
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When I chose to install the @Urander bed rack and Inspired Overland Carbonlite tent, how to carry the spare again presented itself.
The Urander rack expands the cargo carrying capacity of the Cybertruck along with improving the look of the vehicle (I've received more positive remarks about the look of the truck since I installed the rack).
After watching YouTube videos from Bearded Tesla Guy and Teslatino, adding the compact Carbonlite tent became an obvious enhancement for my overland vehicle.
Carrying the spare on top of the truck became impractical, and going back to putting it in the vault was a non-starter. My solution was to mount it inside the Urander rack leaving the vault available for carrying camping gear.
The tire is raised up tight to the underside of the rack using a Lippert winch mounted to two Urander crossbars.
I put the spare face down in the bed (or on top of the closed tonneau), and attach the hoist cable to the inside surface of the wheel.
I used a couple of leftover mounting brackets that came with the Carbonlite tent to capture the cable end piece instead of the usual practice of inserting it through the center hole in the wheel.
I use a Makita driver and 3/4" 6-point socket to raise and lower the tire either from the bed or from the closed tonneau. It's effortless (except for lifting the spare into and out of the bed).
Here's what it looks like with the tonneau closed.
Urander advised me to support the winch on two crossbars for a 100 lb tire. The winch capacity is 150 lbs.
I'm very pleased with how this worked out. Once I get the spare into the bed (with help if I can get it), raising and lowering the spare is super easy. There's no noticeable loss of range by carrying the spare this way.
Note: Putting the hoist cable end piece through the 2" diameter hole of the center of the wheel didn't work well. The tire was impossible to keep balanced horizontally, making the raising and lowering of the tire an awkward chore.
With the spare in place, loading and unloading the bed is somewhat more difficult, but not overly so.
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By mounting the spare tire to the underside of the Urander Bed Rack using a Lippert winch attached to two crossbars, the vault remains free for essential camping gear. This setup not only secures the spare tire but also maintains the vehicle's sleek profile and optimal performance.
For Cybertruck enthusiasts seeking an efficient and stylish spare tire solution, the Urander Bed Rack stands out as a top choice. Explore more about this innovative Cybertruck Rack here.
