Mrs Sea Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi everyone My husband tried to get the spare wheel out from under our Adria Twin. It was on a wind down cable mechanism suspended under the rear of the vehicle. After winding it down 3 inches, it seized and then something snapped inside the mechanism. With a struggle he eventually managed to get the spare wheel out to change the wheel. The van is 4 years old and the wheel had been removed a few times before without problem. It isn't possible to put the wheel back in - the cable is now removed. The replacement part is £250+ from Fiat..........! Any ideas of an alternative method of attaching the spare to the chassis? We have seen a 'Spare Wheel Carrier' advertised in Camping and Caravanning magazine for £38.50 plus P&P £11.50. - 'No drilling required. Easy to fit. Fits all known chassis. Fully adjustable. Weighs 4kg. Slides out when needed. Zinc plate finish for protection.' Has anyone any experience of this and is it any good or just cheap rubbish (the Fiat cable is just expensive rubbish!). Am grateful for any ideas/suggestions. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 ...given the contents of this recent (and ongoing) thread, I'd be inclined to digest the contents and consider (if the circumstances are similar) approaching your Fiat dealer with a view to replacement under warranty. http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=24982&posts=25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi Mrs Sea Also have a look at a couple of earlier threads http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=22828&posts=96 (I think the photo's on here will show the same as your problem) http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=21273&posts=25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sea Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks to both of you. Hadn't considered it would be such a big problem. Have tried to read all the previous posts. I've been at it for hours!! So glad I asked before going to the dealers. I now feel much better informed. I'll let you know how I get on. Many thanks too to all the folk who posted on the other threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art338 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Not the same vehicle make I know but years ago and one llong ook at the spare wheel position convinced me to remove it and place it inside the vehicle. Its now in its own cover and always clean for when I need it. art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Mrs Sea, it may be worth checking that Fiat have you on their database. My Adria Twin is the same age as yours and Fiat have written to me about the recall. As your carrier has broken, you should have no difficulty in arranging the new version to be fitted at no cost. You could also contact a Fiat dealer of choice and give them your registration number. If you're on the Fiat system, the van should come up as being subject to this particular recall. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sea Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Just wanted to update everyone. Having been tipped off through this forum I contacted our local Fiat dealer to say I understood there was a recall and quoted him the information. He knew nothing about it but rang me back to say I was correct and booked my van in for repair. That night I got home to find a letter from Fiat asking me to contact my local dealer for a safety recall..... The broken wheel carrier is now fixed, at no cost, - shame they had to spoil it by giving the van a 'free health check' and finding I need over £800 worth of work done.............. (not actually the case - who's leg are they trying to pull). I suppose they are just trying to make some money out of me.... So thanks one and all. Seems like Fiat have actually got round to admitting fault here. Glad I didn't just go and get it fixed when it happened a few months ago or I'd have been sick as a dog now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 RESULT (lol) Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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