I learned tonight that our van does not have a spare. We lowered the mechanism and it was empty. The van came with a device for inflating a punctured tire. Is it possible that vans with that device dont come with a spare?
Spare tire on 2015 caravan?
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Nope FCA stopped including a spare on Caravans in 2013 I think. Never got a real explanation as to why but cost comes to mind. Also corrosion of the winch cable has been a problem on other (Toyota) makes. Spares were dropping out from under on the highway etc.
Well that's going to make them harder to steal...
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They would probably have had to redesign the rear floor to allow a well to fit the tire which is cost prohibitive I guess.
Samplingman
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24 years of owning Chrysler mini vans and not once was I able to get the spare out on my own. Release the winch and you needed someone on each side of the van, kicking the tire repeatedly. Always carried a can of fix-a-flat, mini inflator and a tire repair kit.
Dang.....
I just checked my 300C and it does have a spare in the trunk.
I just checked my 300C and it does have a spare in the trunk.
It's cheaper to slap a FCA sticker on a little pool raft inflator than it is to include a wheel/tire. lol.
GM and Chrylser have been pulling spares for years now.
GM and Chrylser have been pulling spares for years now.
67Monaco
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Samplingman
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LOL, that's assuming the tire actually drops down. The kicking I was referring to was to free it from being stuck in the up position. Thus the need for road side assistance, or a can of Fix-A-Flat.
Carmine
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The industry in general is dropping them. Cost/weight even liability savings. If you're lucky, you can get it as an option.
Most people don't know what to do with them anyway. A cell phone is the first tool they'll grab to fix a flat.
Most people don't know what to do with them anyway. A cell phone is the first tool they'll grab to fix a flat.
The place that fixed the flat said it is now common for cars to just have the can of fix a flat. The weird thing is that the van does have the winch system. I didn't discover the missing spare until I lowered it. Now that I have, it will probably not reseat correctly and start rattling.
67Monaco
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You are absolutely right....
With all the roadside services that I'm paying for I believe I'm going to start using it for flat tires. I have no problem giving the guy a $20 tip.
65sporty
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The spare is between the front seats under the van if equipped with one.
300rag
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Just remember to pull it out on the side that doesn't have the flat.
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