Replacement Parts for Camper Converted to Utility Trailer
Question:
Morning. I had an old camper left on my property that I repurposed as a utility trailer. The hubs are Dexter 7inch x 1.25inch brakes. The wheels are 20.5x8x10 with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. Id like to get rid of the dexter brakes and replace with a hub thatll take a more common tire, maybe a 5 lug. The bearings are L44649 inner and outer. What are my options?
asked by: Greg C
Expert Reply:
Your size 20.5x8-10 tire is the old way of expressing tire sizing. Tire sizing has since been converted to metric and the equivalent tire size to your existing tire is 205/65-10, which really isn't uncommon. The Kenda # AM3H460 would work for your trailer and has a load range E capacity of 1,650 lbs. at 90 psi.
There really isn't an advantage going to a 5 lug hub. The maximum load range for your current tire size is E. The next larger sized tire that will give you the option of an E rated tire is a 145/80-12, and that will still only be rated for 1,520 lbs. Lower than your current max. You would also have to worry about clearance issues going with a larger diameter size.
If you would just rather have 5 lug hubs a great option are the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-2-EZ-2K. These are a 5 on 4-1/2, 7 inch hubs for E-Z Lube axles. The assembly comes with all the races, seals, and bearings to fit. For tires and wheels the Kenda # AM3H480 will still use the same 205/65-10 tire size you currently have. That way you won't have to worry about losing weight capacity or clearance issues.
For similar hubs that are 4 on 4 if you need new hubs and want to keep the same bolt pattern # 8-173-16UC3-EZ will work for you.
Either way you go, for brakes you can use # AKEBRK-2L for the left and # AKEBRK-2R for the right.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 7" Diameter - 4 on 4
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2200 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 4 on 4 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 7" - Left Hand - 2,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 2000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
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- 7 x 1-1/4 Inch Drum
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- RH
- 2000 lbs
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- etrailer
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 2K Axles - 7" - 5 on 4-1/2 - L44649 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L44649
- L44649
- For 2000 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 10 Inch Wheel
- 12 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range E
- 205/65-10
- 10 Inch
- N - 87 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range E
- 205/65-10
- 10 Inch
- N - 87 mph
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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