Spare Wheel Cover Catch

[Plutus]

Just noticed that the catch on the underside of the spare wheel cover has nothing to catch on to.

It was there last time I checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel but a crack has appeared in the lower quarter of the

cover so I'm assuming it's been hit and knocked off the fixed "hook" or whatever it's called.

Clearly I cannot drive around with the cover not affixed to the body.

Any guidance on how to fix this please.

Thanks

Peter

[Mike JD]

Just noticed that the catch on the underside of the spare wheel cover has nothing to catch on to.

It was there last time I checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel but a crack has appeared in the lower quarter of the

cover so I'm assuming it's been hit and knocked off the fixed "hook" or whatever it's called.

Clearly I cannot drive around with the cover not affixed to the body.

Any guidance on how to fix this please.

Thanks

Peter

Hi Peter,

Not sure what you have left to rivet anything too but the ex-chandler in me is thinking along these lines: http://www.sea-sure.co.uk/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=20583&catref=Hardware&InBox=Hooks&cct=0&TypeSearch=&subcat=

That reminds me - must check my spare tyre pressure too. After all lucky/wise folk like you and I can do that!

Mike D

[Davrav]

Just noticed that the catch on the underside of the spare wheel cover has nothing to catch on to.

It was there last time I checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel but a crack has appeared in the lower quarter of the

cover so I'm assuming it's been hit and knocked off the fixed "hook" or whatever it's called.

Clearly I cannot drive around with the cover not affixed to the body.

Any guidance on how to fix this please.

Thanks

Peter

Depends on how badly cracked your cover is but you could try to source a damaged cover with intact catch and swop onto yours. Pop-rivet with an aluminium or stainless back plate to give additional strength. I guess in the meantime, good old Duct Tape would do the trick

[Plutus]

Sorry I've not described it very well.

The catch on the spare wheel cover itself is OK (even though cover cracked), it's the "thing" this fixed to that is missing.

[Davrav]

Sorry I've not described it very well.

The catch on the spare wheel cover itself is OK (even though cover cracked), it's the "thing" this fixed to that is missing.

Do you mean the 'keeper' bit? - photo would help

[Plutus]

I'll post a photo tomorrow.

[Hoovie]

I don't think this is the kind of part that can be easily replaced without getting a new part on the from painted cover as well :(

One possible way is to use a ty-wrap put through a small hole on the fixed part and then tightened up on the locking part on the painted cover. That would be secure enough to keep it in place and just need a replacement ty-wrap for each time you remove the cover.

[Big Kev]

Strangely, if it's the same catch/clip as wife's 3 door Rav, it's actually widely used in the furniture trade for locking together sections of expandable dining tables....

I'm away on to look on splinternet....

Big Kev

[Big Kev]

Plutus Peter,

Moss Express SR5431 FIXED LATCH SEEMPLES.

bIG kEV

[Big Kev]

Just noticed that the catch on the underside of the spare wheel cover has nothing to catch on to.

It was there last time I checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel but a crack has appeared in the lower quarter of the

cover so I'm assuming it's been hit and knocked off the fixed "hook" or whatever it's called.

Clearly I cannot drive around with the cover not affixed to the body.

Any guidance on how to fix this please.

Thanks

Peter

Hi Peter,

Not sure what you have left to rivet anything too but the ex-chandler in me is thinking along these lines: http://www.sea-sure.co.uk/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=20583&catref=Hardware&InBox=Hooks&cct=0&TypeSearch=&subcat=

That reminds me - must check my spare tyre pressure too. After all lucky/wise folk like you and I can do that!

Mike D

Never sawed this Mikeo....ye beat me to it....yacht to be proud of yerself.....

Big Kev

[Plutus]

Just noticed that the catch on the underside of the spare wheel cover has nothing to catch on to.

It was there last time I checked the tyre pressure in the spare wheel but a crack has appeared in the lower quarter of the

cover so I'm assuming it's been hit and knocked off the fixed "hook" or whatever it's called.

Clearly I cannot drive around with the cover not affixed to the body.

Any guidance on how to fix this please.

Thanks

Peter

Hi Peter,

Not sure what you have left to rivet anything too but the ex-chandler in me is thinking along these lines: http://www.sea-sure.co.uk/index.asp?selection=detailed&uid=20583&catref=Hardware&InBox=Hooks&cct=0&TypeSearch=&subcat=

That reminds me - must check my spare tyre pressure too. After all lucky/wise folk like you and I can do that!

Mike D

Never sawed this Mikeo....ye beat me to it....yacht to be proud of yerself.....

Big Kev

Thanks Mike I think that is the answer.

Pics attached.

The second pic. is looking up at the spare wheel from underneath

[Mike JD]

Is that a crack in the lower part of the wheel cover? I made a handy repair to mine by cutting up one of those flexible thin plastic plant pots that garden centres supply biggish shrubs in and securing it to either side of the crack with countersunk M4 S/S bolts and nylocs with the nuts on the inside (painful, locking yer nuts on the inside :o ). the thin material and flexibility of the pot plus the natural curve in it came in just right and the countersinking of the little bolts meant the repair was invisible unless you were flat on the ground just after the car had run you over

I had the bolts, the plant pot and the scissors and didn't feel like supporting Mr T's Xmas treat fund with the scandalous price of a new cover. I am only half Scots but its that half that looks after what little money I have!

Mike D

Edit: just read that through. It would be clearer if I said that the plant pot material fitted across the crack on the inside of the cover.

Thanks Mike I think that is the answer.

Pics attached.

The second pic. is looking up at the spare wheel from underneath

[Plutus]

Thanks again Mike

[local hero]

Thanks again Mike

Plutus, this may seem totally irrelevant, But photo below shows a Tack box (used for equestrian equipment) sorry i cannot zoom closer, the point is if you look at the fasteners on the door edge, the middle one is a long hasp + staple + the top + bottom ones are toggle catches, both types would work on your cover + are available from B+Q/Screwfix you could also pop rivet a piece of checker plate over the split part to give you a stronger fastening for your original fastener (also available from larger B+Qs) Stew

[Davrav]

Thanks again Mike

Plutus, this may seem totally irrelevant, But photo below shows a Tack box (used for equestrian equipment) sorry i cannot zoom closer, the point is if you look at the fasteners on the door edge, the middle one is a long hasp + staple + the top + bottom ones are toggle catches, both types would work on your cover + are available from B+Q/Screwfix you could also pop rivet a piece of checker plate over the split part to give you a stronger fastening for your original fastener (also available from larger B+Qs) Stew

Is that an early/prototype Toyota pickup in the background Stew

[Big Kev]

Even worserer...when his wife SAW this wee box, she was in pieces.....

Big Kev

[Plutus]

Thanks again Mike

Plutus, this may seem totally irrelevant, But photo below shows a Tack box (used for equestrian equipment) sorry i cannot zoom closer, the point is if you look at the fasteners on the door edge, the middle one is a long hasp + staple + the top + bottom ones are toggle catches, both types would work on your cover + are available from B+Q/Screwfix you could also pop rivet a piece of checker plate over the split part to give you a stronger fastening for your original fastener (also available from larger B+Qs) Stew

Is that an early/prototype Toyota pickup in the background Stew

Thanks Stew.

That is actually the latest 2 wheel drive freelander.

[local hero]

Thanks again Mike

Plutus, this may seem totally irrelevant, But photo below shows a Tack box (used for equestrian equipment) sorry i cannot zoom closer, the point is if you look at the fasteners on the door edge, the middle one is a long hasp + staple + the top + bottom ones are toggle catches, both types would work on your cover + are available from B+Q/Screwfix you could also pop rivet a piece of checker plate over the split part to give you a stronger fastening for your original fastener (also available from larger B+Qs) Stew

Is that an early/prototype Toyota pickup in the background Stew

Yes, its 15yrs old now, never had its EGR cleaned, however notice I have changed the original runflats, very low mileage, bit of a hard ride, but still going well, was wondering how much Bluevortex wood charge for a full valet Stew

[lottiedog]

I had the same problem and bought a stainless hasp and staple with integral lock from B&Q and pop riveted it in place of the old kit, works a treat. Just grind off the old catch with a small angle grinder taking care not to catch the chrome or paintwork.

[local hero]

I had the same problem and bought a stainless hasp and staple with integral lock from B&Q and pop riveted it in place of the old kit, works a treat. Just grind off the old catch with a small angle grinder taking care not to catch the chrome or paintwork.

Hi Lottiedog + welcome, I was going to suggest one of those, but just wondered if the lock might corode with salt-spray etc being on the back of the vehicle, If you have fitted one check it from time to time + possibly lubricate it, as i had a padlock on my earlier Rav + had to saw it off, but a very good suggestion Stew