Solution to Spare tire/hitch problem

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You need a larger drop than 4" though. I bought an Alumistinger. It's IIRC 14" long 1400lbs tongue weight 14Klbs trailer weight and 6" or 8" in drop, which is about what you need.

I also have a 37" spare on the back. I run a bunch of different trailers and this hitch works with all of them. On a 2 of them I have to slightly jack-knife so that the tire carrier will clear the trailer jack.