The Best Way to Store Your Fire Pit When You’re on the Road

If you’ve spent more than five minutes packing a caravan or 4WD, you know one thing for sure: space matters. Between swags, solar panels, hoses, tools, BBQs, and food storage — it’s a game of Tetris. So where the hell do you fit a fire pit?

It’s the one piece of gear that’s often awkward, bulky, or just left behind. But what if there was a smarter way to store your fire pit — one that takes up no internal storage at all?

Let’s break it down.

1. The Problem with Traditional Fire Pit Storage

Most fire pits fall into two categories:
❌ Flat-pack designs that claim to be space-saving, but still end up sliding around in tubs or taking up room in the back of your rig.
❌ Bulky welded units that don’t fold down and get shoved under the bed or tied to roof racks like a second spare tyre.

Both options can be:

  • Difficult to find space for during travel
  • Poor quality, flimsy or quick to rust
  • Annoying to access and put together when you finally hit camp

And let’s not even talk about the dust they drag inside your van or 4WD.

2. Why the ArcPit Is a Game-Changer for Travellers

The ArcPit was designed for one reason: to solve the space and storage problem for Aussie campers. Its patented design mounts directly over your spare tyre, outside your rig, freeing up every square inch inside.

✅ Benefits of Spare Tyre Mount Storage:

  • Zero internal space used – no crates, no backseat, no gear shuffle
  • Easy to access at camp – unstrap and set up in seconds
  • Out of the dust and dirt – keeps your living area clean
  • Safe & secure during travel – no rattling or sliding

Whether you’re towing a caravan, living out of a canopy, or running a rooftop tent setup, the ArcPit mounts cleanly and securely over most standard tyres — including 4WD tyres up to 37” with the ArcPit XL.

3. Will It Fit My Setup?

The ArcPit is made to suit most caravans, camper trailers, and 4WD vehicles with a rear-mounted spare tyre.

🛠️ Not sure which size ArcPit is best suited for your tyre? Check out our Tyre Suitability Guide.

4. No More Fire Pit in the Boot or Backseat

We’ve had customers tell us they used to leave their fire pit at home just to save room. Now? It’s a non-negotiable part of their setup — without taking up any space.

Real ArcMate customer review:

“It’s the best bit of gear I’ve bought for our van. Frees up storage inside and makes it so easy to pull up and have a fire going within minutes.”
— Jason M., VIC

5. Bonus: It’s Also Your Camp BBQ

Unlike most fire pits, the ArcPit doubles as your cooking solution. Add the ArcMate BBQ Plate or Rotisserie Kit and you’ve got the full setup for steak nights, roasts, and smoky snags over the coals — no extra BBQ needed.

That’s one less bulky appliance, and more space (and weight) saved.

Conclusion: Fire Pit Storage Made Simple

So, what’s the best way to store your fire pit on the road?

❌ Not in the boot. Not in a plastic tub. Not left at home.
✅ On your spare tyre — safely stored, always ready.

The ArcPit is the only stainless steel fire pit that mounts over your tyre and sets up in seconds. No more space struggles. Just more time around the fire.

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