How to Pick Out Replacement Bearings for a Pop Up Camper Trailer

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I have a 1998 Coleman niagira popup and am looking to replace my brake has electric brakes and bearings, any idea what parts will fit? Looking for complete bearing kit.Thanks

asked by: Kirk E

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The best way to find the correct replacement bearings is to get the numbers stamped onto the metal of the inner and outer bearings that are currently on the trailer. With those you will be able to find the correct replacement bearings, races, and seals.

Another option is to measure the spindle of your trailer with a micrometer to get the diameter of it where the seal, inner, and outer bearings ride. See picture.I have included a link to a video on inspecting trailer bearings that should help you when removing the old bearings.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Roy

5/19/2020

I have a 1985 Coleman Chesapeake pop up camper. I am trying to find the correct bearing seals for it. Thank you

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Chris R.

5/22/2020

I really wish I could track this information down, but the only way to determine this will be to pull one of your existing hubs and check for the bearing and seal numbers - they should be stamped right inside the bearings themselves. If you can tell me what you find I will be happy to make specific recommendations.

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Corey

9/18/2020

I have an 85 Chesapeake as well. Did new brakes and bearings and hub does not go on all the way used bearings l44649 ... because that's what came out of it. Not sure what's happening.. any suggestions?

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Jon G.

9/18/2020

@Corey Is the hub too long, or the bearings won't physically fit around the spindle like they are too small?

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Answer 1

Yes, the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140 referenced in your question will fit the same 12 inch wheel with a 4 inch width that your existing 4.80-12 size tires are mounted to. Just note that the ST145/R12 tire will be…

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Answer 2

I do believe that the Bearing Kit #BK2-100 is the correct kit for your 1999 Dutchmen 801D Pop up camper. You will want to verify that this is the correct kit by comparing to your current bearings or spindle. Inner Bearing #L68149…

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Answer 3

I was able to confirm a trailer hitch fit for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e28AR which is what I recommend. This trailer hitch offers a bolt-on fit so there's no drilling required. It has a class III…

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Answer 4

We do not have a bearing kit that contains all the parts you need, but we do have the individual parts. For a grease seal you will want #13194 For bearings you will want #L44649 (2x) For matching race you will want #L44610 (2x) These parts are for…

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Answer 5

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 6

The #168233 Double Lip Grease Seal has an outside diameter of 2.332 inches and an inside diameter of 1.688 inches. This seal is not compatible with a AF2527E seal with a O.D 2.312, because, even though the O.D. id very close, the inner diameter of…

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Answer 7

If your hubs are lug centric, the fact that the #AM31233 has a larger pilot diameter won't cause any problem. If you attach your current wheels with lug nuts (and NOT lug bolts) you have a lug centric wheel. However, if you have a hub centric…

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Answer 8

You actually should shoot for 4-1/2" of clearance between the top of your tire and the bottom of the fender well. This accounts for flex in your suspension. Unless 2,280 lbs is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of your trailer then you need…

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Answer 9

We do not offer a wheel spacer such as you describe. Adding two inches of spacers wouldn't be the best solution for your problem, as the wheel studs almost certainly wouldn't be long enough. Your best bet to more the tires out away from the…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

The best way to determine the replacement bearings needed on your 2011 StarCraft 1019 pop-up camper is to remove one of the wheels and then the hub and look for the number printed on the inner and outer bearing as well as the seal of that hub. Those…

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Answer 12

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…

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