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Expert Answers about Forest River XLR Thunderbolt 5W Toy Hauler


  • Can ST235/85R16 And ST235/80R16 Tires be Used on Trailer at Same Time
  • Thank you for the kind words, that is much appreciated, and while I do wish I could tell you it was okay, in regards to having different size tires on your trailer - ST235/85R16 and ST235/80R16 - it is definitely not recommended. There are a number of different issues that can occur. You'll get uneven tire wear with the tires having different rotations, your trailer could track oddly, and there could be suspension issues occurring because of the 1 inch diameter size difference. Basically,...
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  • Determining The Correct Replacement Screen Door Slider For A 2012 Forest River XLR Thunderbolt
  • There unfortunately is no guide to tell us the size of your screen door slider so you'll have to either measure your old slider or the track to determine the correct size. You'll also need to make sure that the slide will provide enough clearance for the door latch. For example, the Lippert Motor Home Entry Screen Door Bubble Slider Panel # LC234101 is 12" x 12" and has a 13/16" depth to accommodate a screen door latch. I've attached a link to our selection of sizes below so that you can...
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  • Determining The Correct Hydraulic Slide-Out Cylinder For A 2017 Forest River XLR Thunderbolt
  • To find the correct replacement Hydraulic Cylinder for the slide out of the 2017 Forest River XLR Thunderbolt you'll need to measure the distance from the center of the port to the center of the other port. Since you measured 32" I'm assuming you'll need the Lippert Replacement Hydraulic Cylinder for RV Slide-Out # LC42FR which has a port to port length of 31-1/2", but I highly recommend remeasuring the find the correct fit.
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