Mounting a spare in the bed

Hi All,
I'm new here, so apologies in advance if this is a noob question.
I'm thinking about getting a full size spare to keep in the bed of my truck only while off road. (I dread the thought of trying to get the spare mounted under the bed while on a muddy trail)
I looked around here and found horror stories about equipment that mounts directly to the bed rail. I think this is the one some other people have tried: hyperlink
I'm curious to hear about anything else people here have tried.
Thanks,
Chris

 

http://www.tacomapros.com/05-15-tacoma-tire-and-gear-carrier/

@Yotamac makes these and they're pretty stout.

 

Put some d-rings down and get a strap set or two. I know it's hard to see but that's how I held mine in place.

 

On top of the cab on a prinsu or bajarack works great as well and saves your bed space

 

I'm going for a swing out tire carrier. Keeps the bed clear, and also keeps me from pulling a 35" tire from the roof.

 

I have to say spare in bed=Baja
Spare outside bed=rock walking

 

The thought of getting it down though.

 

Thanks for the help guys!
I think I'm going to try ScTuna's recommendation. Easy + low cost =

 

I've had no issues with this set up. Between the two bolts to the bed rail and the strap over top, it's rock solid...

 

Thanks ROCdermody. Do you have a close up pic of that fuel can mount by any chance?

 

Not really. Its this... existing bracket holes line up nicely when its sitting on the wheel well.

SmittyBilt JERRY GAS CAN HOLDER - SB2798

https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-2798-Jerry-Gas-Holder/dp/B008CLNYPC

 

Use dem muscles.

 

How do you have that tire bolted up

 

2 long bolts through lug holes into a front bed rail. They're just there to keep it from falling. A ratchet strap over top holds it in the bed.