Measurement needed please from rear spare wheel carrier

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Measurement needed please from rear spare wheel carrier

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Hi guys

I'm looking at building my own carrier.
I like the look of the Burley and Rocky Mountain units, but can afford neither.
So, I'm gathering information and ideas. I could do with finding out the thickness of the plate that bolts to the van on these designs.
Can anyone help please?

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It's about 5 or 6 mm thick plate.

There is a self build on here from a few weeks ago.
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I thought it might be 5mm, but it needs to pass between the boot lid and bodywork.
I'm curious what thickness the companies that make them use.
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Anyone?
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Hi chewbacca

My vans currently with Doug at his works getting the wiring sorted, should be back later this week.
I will measure it then if no one gets there first.

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Awesome. Thank you.
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Chewy, the plate that fits in the rear door gap is 3~3.5mm.
The other plate which sits top and bottom of the swing away hinges is 5mm.
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