Wheels,Tires and Jack Stands for Moving 1968 Terry Travel Trailer

Question:

Im needing to move it, but it doesnt have any tires and/or rims. It is also sinking in the sand its been parked in for several years now. What do I need to get it lifted, leveled, and rolling? Tires and rims for a 1968 Terry Travel Trailer 26.

asked by: Catherine R

Expert Reply:

Since your Terry is currently sitting on/sinking into soft ground I recommend, if at all possible, pulling it without wheels to a nearby level paved surface so that you can safely use jack stands like # UF48-979004 to lift it enough to mount new wheels/tires. These stands offer 17-inches of lift.

If this is not feasible you'll need to bring some plywood or other material to the trailer to place on the ground under the jack stands; otherwise they too could sink into the ground. Under no circumstances should you get under any part of the trailer unless it is safely lifted and stabilized on solid ground.

Your hubs have a 5-bolt pattern, mostly likely the 5-on-4-1/2 pattern which is quite common. You can refer to the linked article to make sure since there are actually four different 5-bolt patterns. Your choice of wheel/tire needs to be based on the trailer's GVWR, its gross weight. If the trailer is a single axle then each of those two wheels/tires need to be rated for no less than half that GVWR; if it is a tandem axle then each must be rated for no less than one-quarter of the GVWR. You can usually find the GVWR on the trailer's main identification plate.

You'll also need to consider the amount of wheel well clearance you have since this affects the diameter of tire that will fit correctly without causing clearance issues. An article on trailer tire sizing is included for you too. If you can find a model number on the trailer internet searches can usually help you determine the correct wheel/tire size.

Our main page for trailer wheels/tires is linked for you. Simply click on your wheel bolt pattern to see only items with that feature; then you can click on the other filters on the page. The 5-on-4-1/2 hub bolt pattern can be found on wheel diameters from as small as 8-inches, like # AM3H325, up to 15-inches, like # MX97FR.

If you wish to confirm back to me your hub bolt pattern and the number of axles I can narrow down the possible wheel/tire items that will be suitable.