Hi docka,
Been lurking here a while, but seems a good time to say hello as can add some photos of wheel carrier. Have been meaning to check my spare, snapped 1 bolt and had to grind the other in order to remove the brand new spare Michelin tyre today, and I can now see a 2008 date code, so too old to use!!!
Got our 09 Vario at end of May. alot to learn for me as only worked on 3.5T in past. A pic attached, (95%) of van was covered in vinyl wrap from new, took me 2 days to remove but pristine paint underneath, except side and rear doors which need a bit of work. Will get body good then start on conversion!!!
Richard