Utility Trailer Parts
How to Select Trailer Tires with Correct Load Range Rating for Trailer Gross Weight Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety… view full answer...
What is the Difference Between Load Range C and D ST175/80D13 Trailer Tires The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like… view full answer...
Replacing a Lippert 3,500 lb Leaf Spring Axle with a Dexter 3,500 lb Leaf Spring Axle The Dexter Trailer Axle, part #35545E-ST-EZ-89, is similar to the Lippert LC135-SB-85.0-68.5 axle, but it is not a direct replacement. Both axles are 3,500 lb leaf spring tubular axles, but they are different lengths. The Dexter axle is slightly… view full answer...
Timbren Axle-Less System Recommendation for a Tear Style Trailer Towing 500 lbs Max Based on the weight of your trailer and how much weight you plan on transporting the 1,200 lb Timbrens would be a better choice for you. Using a capacity system that is matched closer to what your trailer will see will provide you with an overall… view full answer...
Recommended Radial Tires For 15 Inch by 5 Inch Aluminum Wheels All tires are equally effected by storage, road debris, etc., however bias ply tires have a stronger sidewall and radials have a slightly more flexible sidewall. If you will be doing a lot of highway driving, I'd go with the radial tires because… view full answer...
How to Determine Dexter Axle Weight Capacity I reached out to my contact at Dexter and they don't have any information based on that serial number in their system. They recommended taking off one of the wheels and on the hub there will be a number that starts with 8 followed by a dash and… view full answer...
Spare Wheel and Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle Iron Railing We actually have a spare wheel carrier for trailers with angle-iron rails with the etrailer Spare Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing #e99045. view full answer...
E-Track Needed for 53' Length For 53' of E-Track I recommend getting 2 of the etrailer #e42VR for Black Powder Coated or #e62VR for Galvanized. These kits come with 4 sections that are 8' long and while 2 of these kits will give you about 64' of E-Track, it's much… view full answer...
How to Tell if Trailer has a BT8 or BTR Spindle Installed A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #8-91-05UC1 for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have… view full answer...
How Much Voltage Should Be Applied To Brakes on Trailer w/ Electric Brake Controller Your brake controller should be getting 12 volts of power going into the brake controller. The wire that feeds power to the brake controller is the Black wire. You can test this wire by using a multimeter, part #part #BTMT15. The amount of power… view full answer...
What is the Difference Between Load Range B and C Trailer Tires of the Same Size Trailer tires that are the same size but with different load ratings will have different capacities. A load range C tire will have a higher capacity than a load range B tire of the same size. The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12 Inch White… view full answer...