Does Trailer Over/Under Kit Require Going with Different Tire Size

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Hi, If I install a Dexter over/under conversion kit on my 2019 Coachmen Clipper 17FQS, what size tire do you recommend I use. The original tire is 205/75 R14? Should I stay with the original size, or should I go to a bigger size? Thank you.

asked by: Dave R

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You wouldn't necessarily need to go with a larger tire when installing the Dexter Over/Under Kit part # K71-385-00 on your Coachmen Clipper. It's not required at all and unless you really wanted to I wouldn't mess with it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend going with the 13 inch Loadstar ST185/80-D13 Bias Trailer Tire, #AM1ST79. This tire is the same size as the tire you currently have on your pop up camper. These tires have a capacity of 1,725 lbs at 65 psi. With trailer tires you will…

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Answer 2

It looks like your 2004 Fleetwood Pop-Up Camper has 20.5x8-10 tires which is the same as the size 205/65-10. To replace them I recommend the Loadstar item #AM1HP56. This tire has a weight capacity of 1,650 lbs at 90 psi and a speed rating of 87 mph.

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Answer 3

All you would need for an over-under kit for a 1-3/4 inch round axle would be the U-bolt kit part #APUBR-10 and the spring seat part #TRSS175 that you referenced. You would need two of the spring seats. You will need to weld the spring seats into…

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Answer 4

Ways to raise the height of a trailer for better ground clearance include using larger wheels/tires and installing an axle over-under kit that reverses the placement of the springs and axle. An axle over-under kit (we offer two) will give you a…

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Answer 5

I have exactly what you need, but it will have to come in the form of a couple parts pieced together because an over-under conversion kit or "axle flip kit" as some people call it isn't available for the smaller 1-3/4 inch round axles.…

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Answer 6

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 7

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 10

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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