[A/S] Need a photo of spare tire mount

["Christopher45103" <blickcd@xxxxxxx>]

Specifically, I need a photo of the latch that locks the carrier in 
the raised travel position.

I just got one of these carriers and cut the belly skin out of my 
Airstream tonight.  The carrier didn't come with instructions, but I 
do have the vague ones from the service manual.  The detail for the 
latch is not very clear.

I might also add that my front stabilizer jacks stick out about 1/2" 
beyond the frame, just below where the hinged end of the carrier 
bolts to the frame.  Tapped holes are already in the frame, but I am 
going to have to make some 1/2" spacers out of scrap metal or scrap 
treated lumber, both of which I have.  This will move the whole unit 
forward and may slightly affect the location of the latch.

Another thing which might complicate matters is that I have a "goody 
box" mounted on the tongue, sitting down between the A-frame and just 
behind the propane tanks.  It's possible that this box might have to 
be raised or the latch installed a little differently.  The main 
propane line may also have to be offset in the same location.  Until 
I bolt the carrier to the frame and swing it up, I won't know how it 
will come together.

Please send any photos to blickcd@aol.com

FYI this is a 1979 31' International center bath.  Photos of it are 
in the photos folder under a similar title.  As far as I know the 
design for the spare tire carrier has not changed, so send a photo 
regardless of what model year you have.

Thanks,
Christopher