Confirm the complete combination
The vehicle, carrier, wheel offset, tire size and weight, rear doors, hinges, bumper, sensors, and nearby accessories are reviewed together.
Exterior Equipment Installation
A full-size spare, secure and ready.
Move the spare out of your living space without treating the carrier like an afterthought. We review vehicle fitment, load, clearance, hardware, and access before installation.
Vehicle-Specific Fitment
More useful storage inside. Better spare access outside.
A rear carrier can free valuable interior space and make a full-size spare easier to reach when you actually need it. The installation still has to match the vehicle, carrier, wheel and tire weight, door arrangement, and any other exterior equipment.
New Life reviews those details first, then installs and aligns the compatible mount so it operates cleanly without avoidable interference or loose hardware.
Installation Priorities
Secure weight without sacrificing access.
Carrier designs vary. The common requirement is a stable, correctly fitted installation that works with the van and remains practical every time the rear of the vehicle is opened.
Follow the intended load path
The carrier and any specified support hardware are installed at the designed attachment points with the correct fasteners and torque requirements.
Protect doors and clearances
Alignment is checked through normal operation so the carrier, tire, doors, lights, handles, and accessories do not create avoidable contact.
Secure and inspect the final setup
Locking hardware, exposed mounting areas, operating clearances, and the spare itself are checked before the vehicle leaves the shop.
Why Move the Spare
Useful on the road. Out of the way at camp.
The right mount creates access without turning the spare into an obstacle inside the build.
- Recover interior storage spaceKeep the full-size spare from occupying a cabinet, garage, aisle, or bed platform.
- Reach the tire when the van is loadedExterior access avoids unpacking the conversion during a roadside problem.
- Carry a tire suited to the vehicleA compatible full-size spare is more useful for long-distance and off-pavement travel.
- Keep the rear layout serviceableProper clearance helps preserve door operation and access to other rear equipment.
- Start with the correct carrierNew Life can review the product link and vehicle details before the appointment.
Built for Real Travel
Exterior equipment should support the way the van is used.
Rear access, storage, and recovery equipment all compete for limited space. Planning the carrier with the rest of the van keeps the layout practical.
Send the carrier link before you bring the van.
Include the year, make, model, tire size, carrier product, and any rear-door accessories. The New Life team will review compatibility before scheduling the installation.
Send Fitment Details
The official request is handled through Jobber.