[Roscoe]

I'm thinking of building a mattress platform with space underneath for storage
BUT what happens if you have a flat and need to get to your spare quickly?
Has anyone here had this experience, and if so how did you handle it?

 

[Jojo]

I never had a flat, but when I used a platform, I made it hinged so the back part swung up and folded down.

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[ramblerdan]

Yes, make your platform hinged or in easily removable pieces. The MSGail platform is one example.

 

[Roscoe]

I never had a flat, but when I used a platform, I made it hinged so the back part swung up and folded down.

Note to self:

Why didn't I think of that!

 

[Roscoe]

Yes, make your platform hinged or in easily removable pieces. The MSGail platform is one example.

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[paulj]

I made a platform in part so I could carry a full size spare. That tire is secured to one of the infloor seat mounts under the platform. I would have to partially dismantle the platform to get at the tire. So it is accessible but not quickly.

Some time after building the platform I realized that I couldn't get at the compact spare without completely removing the platform. So I replaced the plastic lid with a custom wood one. The opening in the new one is only 2x2, giving access to tools that I now keep in the spare well.

Among those tools is a good tire plug kit. I've had occasion to use it once. So between that and the air compressor I haven't had to get at the spare at all.