Replacement Brake Magnet and Tire/Wheel Combo for a 1964 Shasta Compact Camper

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I am updating a 1964 Shasta Compact Camper trailer with optional electric brakes. I would like assistance with a replacement axle or possibly parts to update the existing axle. The Shasta Compact weights 1115 lbs, with the length of 12 foot 6 inch including hitch and the width of 6 foot 6 inch. The hitch weigh is 130 lbs and the tire size is 6.50 X 13 inch Any assistance would be most appreciated. I am missing a magnet on one of the hubs, I already have new bearings/races and seals. What do you think the axle weight is? I may be looking for a wheels and tire combo as well as baby noons…Thank you

asked by: Dave C

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I am guessing that your axle weight rating is either 2,000 lbs or 3,500 lbs. You should be able to verify this by looking at the tag/sticker near the trailer tongue or by finding the weight rating stamped in the middle of the axle. We do have replacement brake magnets for each. Simply check to see if you have 7" brake assemblies or 10" assemblies and then use part # AKBRKR-M7 or # AKBRKR-M10 respectively. Since the wheel in your picture has a 4 on 4" bolt pattern I am guessing that you have 7" brake assemblies.

We don't have any 6.50x13 size tires but we do have similar sizes. All of our tire/wheel combos that have a 4 on 4" bolt pattern use bias tires. Although the bias tires are a good option, we always recommend using radial tires for highway use as they have cords that run 90 degrees to the direction of travel which allows it to flex more and stay cooler than a bias tire.

I did some checking and it looks like all of our wheels that are compatible with Baby Moon Hubcaps have a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. If you are really wanting the Baby Moon Hubcaps you will need to swap out your brakes and hubs for 5 on 4-1/2" bolt patterns.

If you would rather not go this route then I recommend using the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10210 along with one of our upgraded 13" wheel like the HWT Series S5 # AM22322HWTB, HWT Split Spoke # AM22322HWT, or the Dexstar # AM20242.

Let me know if you have any other parts that you would need for restoring your Shasta camper and I can see what we have to help you!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Since you have an older trailer, the brakes could have possibly been switched from electric to hydraulic or the other way around. Even on newer campers, unless it is just purchased from the manufacturer, it would be just a guessing game for someone…

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The Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 13" x 4-1/2" Rim - 4 on 4 - Black #AM20242 has an offset of 0.

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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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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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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