Complete Axle-Less Suspension And Electric Brake Setup For 1990 Aliner Camper

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Hello, I need to replace my axel. i want to increase to the 3500lb with a 45 degree. I was told that my current axel is an alto. I am also thinking about putting breaks on the camper. Can you help me identify those parts, please? Thank you

asked by: Heather E

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I do have a solution for your axle. It looks like you have a torsion axle on your 1990 Aliner Camper, which we do not carry. I recommend going with an axle-less suspension setup. This will replace your current axle and suspension. If you are wanting a 3,500lb rated axle then you can go with Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Straight Spindle # A35RS545 or go with Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System 4" Drop Spindle # A35RD545 which has 4" drop for lower ground clearance. These suspension setups will bolt-on or weld-on to your trailer's frame. If there is no crossmember above the suspension, you can easily add support to your trailer's frame by inserting 2-inch steel tubing through the hole on each suspension unit and then bolting the tubing into place.

You can then install Electric Trailer Brake Kit 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA, which will bolt on to either Timbren Suspension setups mentioned above. Use Mounting Hardware # BRKH10B to install the brake kit. Finally, you can install Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3.5K E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K onto the brake kit.

This will give you a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern, which my research tells me is the lug pattern that you need in order to use your factory wheels. If you need new wheels/tires I recommend going with combo kit Karrier ST175/80R13 # AM31985 for 13", combo kit Karrier ST205/75R14 # AM32153 for 14", or combo kit Provider ST205/75R15 # MX57FR for 15".

I have attached demonstration videos for these products.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

I can certainly help you out with that. If you just need replacement ST205/75D14 tires for your utility trailer then I recommend the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C #AM1ST86. These are rated at 1,760 lbs each, translating to…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the photo with all of your tire info on it. For your spare, I don't have any black wheels that already have a tire mounted. If you'd like to keep with your black wheel theme then I recommend the same tire as part #AM10235 with…

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Answer 3

We only have the Load Range D Kenda Tire part #AM10235 on a powder coated steel wheel. For that part #AM32161. Your other option is to get the Load Range D tire and then also get the galvanized steel wheel part #AM20354 and mount it locally.

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Answer 4

It is possible that your load range C tires are adequate as each tire is different, but you may be under your GVWR as well. For instance the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C #AM32153 we…

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Answer 5

The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire on the Tire and Wheel Combo #AM32153 that you referenced does feature a maximum load of 1,925 pounds at 60 psi. The speed rating is indeed 81 mph. This is the same Kenda Karrier tire that is mounted…

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Answer 6

There is no speed rating for trailer wheels like the one included with the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C #AM32131. What matters in this case is the tire speed rating of M. Since the…

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Answer 7

First thing you need to know is the bolt pattern of the old wheel so that you can go with a rim that will bolt up to your trailer. I attached a help article that details how to determine bolt pattern. Most likely you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt…

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Answer 8

Long story short, yes you can. But going with the ST205/75R14 would be a better replacement than a ST205/75D14 because the R in the first size means it is a radial tire whereas the D in the second size means it is a bias ply. The main difference…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photo of your ST205/75D14 bias ply trailer tire and its white mod style wheel. You definitely want to use the same size tire for your spare as you have for your primary tires and while you could use a radial as a spare even though…

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Answer 10

In order to meet the full gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your 2005 Fleetwood Bayside Pop Up Camper you would need to upgrade to a larger tire size. For this, I recommend the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" White Wheel part…

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Answer 11

Load ranges will vary based on the tire size. For example a Load Range C tire in the 4.80-12 tire size like the part #AM30660 has a 990 lb capacity at 90 psi. A Load Range C ST205/75D14 like part #AM3S440 would have a 1,760 lb capacity at 50 psi. I…

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Answer 12

The closest option we have to what you are wanting is the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D Item #AM32161 which has a white wheel. Would you be able to do white for your spare?. This…

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