I used the spare this summer after a blow out (road debris).
The problem I had was when I put the bad tire back up, the tire fell back down. Apparently something in the spare tire carrier cable pulley system broke.
I took the carrier down after we got home and it looks like it's not reparable. After they assembled it they tack welded the top cover on.
I'm looking at this for a replacement.
BAL 28218 Hide-A-Spare Tire Storage - I-Beam Underslung Mount
https://a.co/d/c93D35B