Spare Tire Covers

I wonder how bad they'd look on a 14" tire?

Not so much about how it would look, more like how it could easily blow off. There's a lot of back pressure blowing back on the cover when on the road, so it could slide off. Happened to us years ago, the dealer put their own tire cover on the spare and it was one size larger, and it blew off on our first or second trip.
 
Russ again. I'll buy one. How best to pay? You can send me a Paypal invoice to russ99@outlook.com or you can email me your address and I'll send a check.

I just noticed your handle. I just bought.....like last week....a 2006 T-264SR. I bought it from the original owner who used it for 2 months for an offsite construction job, and then only 1 or 2 days more. 2 years ago he spent $1,000 to have some things repaired and replace roof vents and skylights. He NEVER used the toilet and the tag is still on the sofa. Almost spooky how new it is inside. Put some new sneaks on it. Heavy though. Right at the limit of my new Tundra. I'm upgrading the WD hitch, putting Firestone airbags in and getting heavier truck tires. Should be fine.

Can you recommend a good company for a cover?

Thanks.....Russ
 
If you buy 2 for $60, I'll pay the shipping. As for a new hitch, go with a 1200# TW. The 264SR can get a little tongue heavy. We never covered ours. Heard to many stories of covers causing more damage than not covering.
 
As for a new hitch, go with a 1200# TW.

1200# for sure, our T264SR is pretty close to it. Might want to check double check the payload and GVWR on your Tundra. A 1200# tongue, a couple people and some gear is going to eat it up quickly.

Keeping less or light stuff in front cargo hole can help keep the tougue weight down, I think the factory unloaded spec is around 850#, but a couple full propane tanks and a bunch of gear in the front cargo and bedroom will bring it up quick.
 
I emptied the front storage area, removed the sliding doors to the bedroom ans will use 20lb propane tanks. I also bought a toungue weight scale so i dont have to guess. I'm putting firestone airbags in the rear of the tundra and extra load tires. Ill be well within the tow limit and gross weight limit but over the tongue weight and cargo limit. I love the camper and the truck. Hope it works out.
 

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