Dry Out Your R1T Spare Tire Bay to Avoid Rust and Petri Dish Effects

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I've noticed that many R1T owners tend to overlook their spare tire compartment, which I believe is not ideal. The spare tire bay does not drain completely and should be checked regularly to prevent rotting debris or, worse still, a tire that's soaking wet after rain or cleaning with water.

My friend recently checked his spare tire bay on Saturday after driving through a swamp, and to his surprise, he found stagnant water that the tire had been sitting in. He took a picture to gauge the depth of the water, using the retention rod as a reference point. As expected, given the swampy conditions, there was evidence of growth and debris accumulation.

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When he pulled out the fifth tire and wheel, he found bits of debris stuck to it. To clean it up, he used a sponge and some towels to remove the remaining water. I advised him to regularly wash out the bed to prevent water accumulation in the future.

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In California, the water might eventually evaporate, but I'm glad he had it checked, as the smell was quite unpleasant.
 

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