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A vehicle trailer is provided having an adapter apparatus for providing a temporary spare tire. Typically, the trailer will be equipped with removable brackets by which the adapter apparatus can be connected to the trailer frame. If a spare tire is needed, the adapter apparatus is positioned at a br

A vehicle trailer is provided having an adapter apparatus for providing a temporary spare tire. Typically, the trailer will be equipped with removable brackets by which the adapter apparatus can be connected to the trailer frame. If a spare tire is needed, the adapter apparatus is positioned at a bracket adjacent the failed wheel. The adapter apparatus itself includes a rotatable wheel mounted at the distal end of an elongate jack. Actuation of the jack causes the failed wheel to be lifted from the ground. The operator can then proceed to the desired destination on the wheel of the adapter apparatus without requiring the failed wheel to be removed. In exemplary embodiments, the adapter apparatus can be used as a tongue lift when a spare tire is not required.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A combination comprising:a trailer including a front tongue portion adapted for attachment to a vehicle and a rear load carrying portion having at least a first and a second rear trailer wheel;a spare tire adapter device mounted substantially adjacent to one of the firs

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A combination comprising:a trailer including a front tongue portion adapted for attachment to a vehicle and a rear load carrying portion having at least a first and a second rear trailer wheel;a spare tire adapter device mounted substantially adjacent to one of the first and second trailer wheels, said spare tire adapter device including:(a) a bracket including a tubular receiver and a protruding insertion element inserted into said tubular receiver, said protruding insertion element being locked with respect to said tubular receiver;(b) a jack device including a fixed portion and an extendable portion, said protruding insertion element of said bracket being connected to said fixed portion;(c) said jack device further including a jack mechanism operative to effect axial movement of said extendable portion with respect to said fixed portion; and(d) a wheel assembly connected to said extendable portion, said wheel assembly including an axle element and a rotatable spare wheel supported by said axle element such that said spare wheel is parallel with a longitudinal direction of said trailer, said spare wheel including an inflatable tire located on a hub so that said spare tire adapter apparatus provides a temporary spare tire for said trailer.