Expert Answers about Chevrolet Electrical Tools

• How to Replace the Switch on the Lippert Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate Part # LC285318
• If you are referring to the Lippert Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate part # LC285318 then you are going to want to use the Replacement Extend / Retract Switch Assembly part # LC226023. In order to replace the switch you will need to obtain a pick tool or very small flathead screwdriver and beging to pry the top or bottom of the switch out of the housing. Once this is done you can then remove the spade terminals and install them on the new switch. In order to install the new switch you...
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• Troubleshooting Manual Adjustment Nut for Lippert Electric Trailer Jack
• The Lippert Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs - Black # LC285318 does not yet have a replacement nut available. I reached out to Lippert and they said many people have used impact tools on them instead of the manual handle that comes with it and have damaged that part but they don't yet have a fix for that as it wasn't designed for that use. At this time there is no replacement available, so you would need to replace the entire jack. I've linked the...
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• Do the Hubs/Drums Need Changed When Replacing the Braking Assemblies
• To summarize, you have 12" x 2" Hayes Braking Assemblies with round magnets. If the magnets have failed then you would need to replace the entire braking assemblies as they no longer offer these magnets as replacement parts. Therefore, I recommend the Hayes/AL-KO Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # 185100-150 which use a five bolt brake mounting flange. If the hub/drums that you have now are not out of round then you can reuse them with the Hayes/AL-KO Electric Trailer Brake Kit. You would...
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• How to Identify Correct Replacement Electric Drum Brakes for 1987 Avion Travel Trailer
• There were 5 travel trailer models in the Avion lineup in 1987 and all were tandem axle models, such as the M-25H. Based on their weights they would have used axles rated for 3500 to 5200-lbs. The best way to select the correct replacement drum brake assemblies is to find the sticker or plate on the axles (or find their weight rating in the manual or on the main VIN sticker on the trailer) so you can match up the new brakes' stopping power to their weight rating. You can also pull one...
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• Manual Crank Handle Replacement for FIC-3500 Electric Trailer Jack
• We don't carry the Fastec FIC-3500 electric tongue jack or parts specifically for it. From what I read in online forums both parts and documentation for this imported jack are hard to come by. I was able to find the owner's manual online but it only identifies the manual crank by a part code "J" with no dimensions or details. What you might do is measure both the hole size in the jack housing and the fitting size within it and then look for a socket you can use with your cordless drill...
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• Brake Assembly Identification on a Tandem Axle Trailer
• The type of brake assembly shown in your photos were commonly used on mobile home axles and older travel trailers. We do not carry this style of brakes for this style of trailer. However, if you could provide a little more information I would be happy to make a recommendation for replacement drum brakes for your trailer. In order to get the proper corresponding parts I will need to know the following information: Brake mounting flange dimension - the center to center distance between...
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• Red & Amber Side Marker Lights and Clearance Lights. LED and Easy Replacement
• We have some excellent replacements for your clearance lights. For amber/yellow I recommend the Optronics # MCL82AB LED clearance light, and for red I recommend the Optronics # MCL82RB light. These two options are identical excepting color. They have LED lights that are bright and will last far longer than traditional incandescent lights. The screw mounting holes are exactly 4” apart like you current ones, so this will be a quick and easy swap out. The other measurements are with in...
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• Heating Element & Location For Atwood GC6AA-10E
• Take a look at the accompanying diagram I added for you, and you can see where the heating element is on your Atwood water heater GC6AA-10E; it is number 17 in the diagram and on the back of the unit, so the heater will need to be removed to do the repair, which should only be done by a qualified professional due to the inherent dangers. The correct replacement element and tool are the following: - Camco Water Heater Element # CAM02103 - Camco Wrench for Screw-In Water Heater Element...
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• New Wheels and Brakes for 2002 Coleman Westlake Pop-Up Camper
• The # AM3S331 ST185/80D-13 wheel/tire combo you specified should work well for you. The brake assemblies you need will depend on the diameter of your brake drum, which is most likely a 7x1-1/4 inch (7 inches inside diameter, 1-1/4 inside depth). If that's the case, you'd use the AxleTek # AKEBRK-2L for the drivers side and # AKEBRK-2R for the passenger side. There isn't a self-adjusting 7 inch diameter brake assembly available. If you have a 10x2-1/4 inch brake drum, you'd use # AKEBRK-35R-SA...
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• Replacement Electric Brakes and Components for a 2000 Coachman Catalina Trailer
• We will be able to find you the electric brakes and other components that you will need for your Coachman Trailer. We will need some additional information to make sure that you will be able to select the correct products for your trailer. First, we will need to know what your axle rating is on your trailer. Most axles will have this information printed on a label that is attached to the axle tube. By chance is this information is missing, then the inner and outer bearing numbers or...
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• Replacement Brakes for 2012 PJ Gooseneck Trailer With 7,000 Pound Axles
• Assuming you have standard 7,000 lb axles, you could use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-6 you looked at. These are 12" x 2" brake assemblies which will fit a standard 12" x 2" drum which is what a 7k axle would have. To be sure, you could check your drum dimensions. Also, this fits a 5 bolt brake flange which should be what you have on your axle. Before getting a replacement you might want to double check your brakes. The first thing I would do is adjust them if you haven't already....
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• Replacing Electric Brakes and Grease Seals on Dexter 4400-lb Axle
• Trailer axles with EZ-Lube spindles like # TRU74FR or Bearing Buddy grease caps like # BB1980A-SS do certainly make it a lot easier ensure your hubs are adequately greased, but like many before you (and many that will inevitably follow) you have found out that this feature also makes it easy to accidentally over-fill your hubs with too much grease which can result in blown out grease seals and also contaminated brakes. We can help you with both new seals for your hubs and new electric brakes...
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• Recommended Brake Assembly for 2001 Alfa Gold Trailer
• The type of brake assembly shown in your photos, were commonly used on mobile home axles, and older travel trailers. If you could provide a little more information I would be happy to make a recommendation for a brake assembly for your trailer. In order to get the proper corresponding parts I will need to know the following information: Brake mounting flange dimension - the center to center distance between the bolt holes Inner bearing numbers - the reference number stamped on bearing...
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• Replacement Brake Assembly, Bearings, Races, and Seal for Old Trailer Axle
• Based on the bolt pattern and the brake flange on your axle, you will want to start with the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 5.2K to 7K # AKEBRK-7-SA. Then for your hub drums I recommend reusing your current hubs as we don't have a suitable replacement and using bearings # 2788 and # 1779. Then for a seal I believe # 29031 is the correct fit. If you want to replace the races inside the hub use # 2729 and # 1729 along with the installation...
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• Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Kit to Provide Increased Ground Clearance on Older Horse Trailer
• The first thing you want to do as you plan updating components on your trailer is confirm the trailer's gross weight rating (GVWR) and its axle weight rating. These matter to both hub/drum and brake selection. The Rice Richardson horse trailers I found online were smaller tandem (dual axle) types and appear to have been made in the UK. Updating the axle will typically be your best bet for the long term. There are available bolt-on axle-less trailer suspension kits from Timbren that provide...
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