Rover Vans Tire Carrier & Ladder Combo for Ram ProMaster - Drill Through Version
Rover Vans Tire Carrier & Ladder Combo for Ram ProMaster - Drill Through Version
SKU:RV-TCLC-RPM-SM
For Ram ProMaster
Our tire carrier/ladder system is now a factory option on Coachman RV!
Being van people ourselves we wanted to make sure we designed our vans to be practical and functional. We realized that we needed to make space on the inside for everything you might need on your adventure. We got rid of all the boring stuff and kept only what we thought was essential. We thought we had done it and took a van out for a spin…suddenly we realized while sitting on the side of the road… we forgot about something pretty important.
Turns out a spare tire and a place to keep it isn’t “boring”. We went back to the drawing board and found a way to bring functionality and practicality into our very first product.
Our Tire Carrier / Ladder Combo was designed by US for US, and well so far EVERYONE loves it!
Our Tire Carrier / Ladder Combo mounts using the stock hinges on your van. It features foot pegs to make climbing around the tire simple and easy, and plenty of space to climb the ladder with boots on. We also include a hinge limiter strap to prevent damage to your van, and a license plate relocation kit is included. Our clean and simple design is a great addition to any van build!
*Note: Our newest version which is in production now is a single hole drill through the door system. We have switched to this after doing extensive testing on vibration and also found that this does not affect the way the doors open and close like other systems. Furthermore, you won't have to cut the weather stripping or move the striker like the "other" systems on the market. And lastly, our system now come with a door reinforcement which will further make everything stronger.
ProMaster Ladder Instructions: Click Here
ProMaster License Plate Relocation Instructions: Click Here
*Note: Measurement from back of the van with spare tire installed is 14"
Here is a link to the instructional video: Tire Carrier and Ladder Combo - Drill Through System Instructional Video
Secure the spare tire to the rack with this recommended lock:
https://rovervans.com/products/trimax-st30-spare-tire-cable-lock
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Although, the actual installation took several more hours than expected, it was essentially straightforward. If I ever had the need to install another unit, it would take far less time. A few observations: 1. The written instructions do not say anything about how tight to reinstall the hinge bolts after removing them to install the new hinge bracket. I believe that I saw in the online video, that the bolts should not be tightened until near the end of the installation. I left mine a bit loose expecting to need to adjust the brackets before fully torquing. It turns out that my door shifted after the second hinge bracket was installed and I have had difficulty getting the door back into proper alignment. I would recommend tightening the bracket bolts to proper torque as they are reattached. 2. I took too much time trying to determine from the photo in the installation manual a precise alignment for the door brace template shown in Step 4. It turns out that it really doesn’t matter since you will match-drill the bolt hole through both door skin and door brace in Step 9 and there is enormous edge distance on the brace. 3. During insertion of the door brace as shown on Step 6 I had a bit of difficulty finding a way to get the brace positioned inside the door panel and ended up with a minor, but visible crease on the outside skin caused as I rotated the brace into proper alignment - that skin is thin! 4. Finally, my kit came with an older version of the door limiter strap which caused a bit of confusion about whether my kit was incomplete and/or how it was intended to be installed. A quick email to the folks at Rover solved that. Overall it is a very well made and engineered product and is a very valuable addition to my RV.
After searching the internet, we ordered the Rover Vans Tire carrier and ladder combo for Ram Promaster- Drill through version, I asked a lot of questions before purchase and William was super helpful and quick to respond. It was shipped to us in Canada and arrived in about 5 days. A friend and I did the installation by following the comprehensive instructions and it went smoothly, it did take us a bit longer to install than we expected, but we are both in our 70’s!
My wife and I love this product, it’s solid, great quality and looks great !
Thanks Rover Vans.
I want to thank Rover Vans for installing my tire ladder combo on my promaster. It looks like it came from the factory already installed. They did such a professional job. A real quality accessorie. I would recommend Rover Vans for the person who likes the job done right. They are also the nicest people you could ever meet. Thank you .
Great Product! Easy Install!
Carrier is made well was delivered older style with new door mounting. No stainless steel tire rod and no cut out to install rod after installation of carrier and 1 bolt short for drilling through door to secure with interior bracket placed in door. Two sent not long enough used on bracket. Purchased one longer to secure carrier to door through bracket.