Hitch Mounted Tire Carrier - My experience with the RIGd Supply Ultraswing
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- čas přidán 9. 04. 2021
- Needing a solution to putting a full sized spare (33" or larger) on the Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison meant finding a new home out from under the truck. As carrying a loose or strapped in spare was not particularly what I wanted to do, the market offered a few solutions including, roof rack mounts, bed mounts, and swing out style mount mounted to the bumper or hitch. After some careful research, I ended up getting into the hitch mounted swing out variant and in particular the RIGd Supply Ultraswing Multi-fit.
The ZR2 Bison posed a few challenges but the team at RIGd was ready to help out and here is what I am working with.
Rigd Supply: www.rigdsupply.com/collection... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Excellent video!
Glad you liked it!
Very Interested in 2nd choice in rear camera since I too have the Ultra Swing on my 2019 ZR2…love the videos 👍😎
I just got the Echomaster in and have started the installation. Here is the unboxing and install video coming soon. czcams.com/video/3hC3a9YvoHo/video.html
Very clean solution on the recovery point elimination. I like the Bison rear bumper but I have a Wilco Offset and didn't want to hack that recovery point. You could sell those covers. I like that RIGd carrier, better clearance than the Wilco. You can get a GM plug and play camera for about $100 and mount as needed.
I found a compatible weatherproof JVC camera and will come up with a switch module that will switch from the tailgate to the Ultraswing mounted one when plugged in. Should be a quick IC board project.
Nice vid. I installed the Amazon: TYPE S 6.8" Widescreen Solar Powered HD Wireless Backup Camera 2.0
You will have to tell me how well that works out, I haven't had good experiences with Type S products but I haven't had a camera devise from them. The parent company is called Horizon Brands and they import a lots of overseas stuff and rebrand under American names but customer service is lack luster.
Running the same on my bison. Would love to get my hands on one of those covers you made for the recovery point that was removed.
RIGd Supply is working on a solution, give them a call.
www.rigdsupply.com/pages/aev-colorado-bison-fill-plate
Hey Jamez, how did you remove the rear recovery point bracket? Thanks man.
That is too cool.
They work well, I'm impressed
Do you think one of the rotopax/fuelpax mount is enough for that 4 gallon? The rigd bundle only comes with one. I see you have two locks for yours?
I have the 4 and a 1/2 gallon and if it was vertical I would not be as concerned but in the horizontal position I feel it needs the 2
It seems like the loss of the righthand recovery point would be a deal breaker for a swing out tire mount? I guess you could take the tire, roto pac and mount off and reinstall the recovery point. For a lightweight truck a trailer hitch mounted recovery would be an option but not for some of the larger trucks.
It is removable but dont think it woudl be necessary to remove for most recoveries. No no-Bison ZR2s or standard Colorados have the recovery points. It is an upfitter option but even amongst the rest of the mid-size or even full-size trucks none have a dual recovery point from factory.
With that said I have not needed it and the hitch mounted swing does have the ability place center receiver style recovery shackle should i feel the need. The hitch receiver is rated for 10k utility so it should suffice for most recoveries.
can you open you ARE back window with the tire mounted and the swing locked in the closed position?
Totally part of the program!
The glass will open even with a 35" tire in this position and its completely adjustable to go lower if you want.
I have it set in the highest position such that I can't see the top of the tire looking through the rear view mirror.
Hey brother, how do I remove the recovery point bracket? I have the 2 t55 torx bolts removed and it ain’t budging. Thanks a lot.
There are quite a few different wants from using vise grips and a wedge without disassembling the rear bumper. I did partially disassemble the rear bumper to remove the recovery point but there are a total of 4 torx bolts to remove and the other two are not easily accessible without disassembling the bumper
Can you remove the recovery point by simply taking the plastic step cover off to gain access to the other Torx bolts?
Great content, thank you :)
Don't forget to subscribe as I have a whole lot more coming on the build side and plenty of places planned go to see it all perform.
It would be nice to see the unit, full swing, half swing with bikes. Maybe take the time to take the roto pack off to show the accessory behind.
RigD Supply has lots of variations that are not in the scope of my build but are available. I went over the features that were key in my decision making on how i used my rig and how their product satisfied that.
I have an updated video with a couple new accessory arrangements with the new Ultratable, repositioning the fuel cell and how i use the offset hitch mount for my waterport. I will definitely address your points on mounting then and show it in more detail.
Their site has lots of other photography and YT has many more videos on the bike rack aspect but since I don't ride, i don't have a bike rack or a mental place to talk about that part of their product.
I'm not a paid influencer / spokesperson for them but a shopping customer that got involved when their was a lack of fitment for my application. Prior to my getting involved, they didn't have a fitment for the Bison variant with my rear bumper. In working with them to find a solution, I became a Fanboy for life for their attention to detail, pursuit of quality and true customer centric innovation.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@exhaustinglife Heard. I think it’s a solid unit.
Do you have the contact to get the 3D printed plug you were able to use. I would like to get and hopefully have them do the install
You can find it on the Rig'D Supply site: www.rigdsupply.com/pages/aev-colorado-bison-fill-plate
What are you using for the rear license plate lighting
Nothing permeant yet. RigD does provide a lighted plate option but I am working on harness for both the rear camera and plate lighting
I have updated the swing to use their license plate light kit: www.rigdsupply.com/collections/ultraswing-accessories/products/license-plate-light-bracket
Did you end up finding a solution for the rear view camera?
Not yet, I have been waiting on the connector from overseas and honestly time has been a problem leading up to SEMA this year. With SEMA over, I am just waiting on parts like with rest of the world needing materials for mods ;)
@@exhaustinglife I just got my UltraSwing yesterday. I too haven’t been able to find a good solution
@@SRodee hmmm ... maybe ill look into a more invasive solution and integrate something else from the OE cam selections.
would the tire have to be removed to tow a small 16ft offroad camper?
No. The swing receiver has a 10,000 lb rating and I have towed and CanAm Maverick on a flatbed trailer behind this setup with no issues.
@@exhaustinglife This is very impressive. Many swing arms are rated for 'bike racks only'.
@@wadeduvall7026 They have some pretty cool bike racks out there that are 100% compatible if that's also what you are looking for. An extremely well thought out product
Can I order the Fascia Plate from you or download the file to print my own?
Disregard. I found the file on the Rigd site.
@@mx6773 Ill put it up for others looking that com across your question www.rigdsupply.com/pages/aev-colorado-bison-fill-plate
You talked about everything except how much they paid you to created this video to promote their tire carriers lol
Haven't taken a dollar. Started as a customer seeking a solution to a problem, spent my time doing research and worked out a trade for my design and rapid prototyping services for the Bison bumper fitment and the filler fascia to help me put their product on my vehicle. This video, your view and subscription will eventually bring revenue but as a lifetime auto enthusiast who has worked on multiple TV shows over the past 20 years... i have a full time job that pays the bills. This is for fun and friends.
Both ARE and Leer offer relocation break lights with back up camera that is plug and play with OEM harness. My shell/cap has the barn doors so the tail gate had to come off and is in the garage. I removed the camera from the tail gate latch and harness from the tail gate and temporarily mounted in my bumper next to License plate. But it will need to go higher since I am planning to add a spare tire carrier such as this one to rear hitch. Why I looked into this. I like the idea of not cutting a hole in the shell to mount the camera. Replacing the break light that also holds the camera is a clean alternative and gets your camera out of harms way. The following link has OEM relocation kits for cameras or OEM replacement Cameras www.zorg-na.com/