Camper Trailer
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 03, 2018 at 19:02
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LAZYLUX16
Any Recommendations for secondhand Camper Trailer. Issue I am having is finding one with
265/70 R 17. Hilux size rims. Cheers.
Reply By: RMD - Saturday, Nov 03, 2018 at 22:31
Saturday, Nov 03, 2018 at 22:31
LAZYLUX16
Why do you need to have that size rim/tyre? As long as they rotate on the axle is what you want. The wheels and tyres don't have to be the same as the tow vehicle.
I had a Tvan and had to specify which offest
suspension I wanted, ie 60 series or 80 series back then. As mentioned, the other series wouldn't fit anway because of clearance issues. The Tvan ended up with 15"rims and different tyres to the tow vehicle anyway because of price. Unless you intend to keep staking them or destroying tyres I don't think the difference is important. Maybe for some really dedicated desert folk it is more important. If ever in a situation where you would likely require more spares most people carry a spare case of the sizes and learn to change them ( before going outback) if
puncture repair isn't possible.
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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Sunday, Nov 04, 2018 at 11:00
Sunday, Nov 04, 2018 at 11:00
A true story , on the Tanami , my vehicle at the time , an early 80 series with 15s and camper that had when bought 16s but I changed to 15s in order to have that 'extra' spare or if in real trouble 3 'extra spares for the 80 series , all 8 tires same brand and brand new ...came across a new beaut 'troopy' [ yep with the 'new' 5stud wheels instead of 6 stud ] and his camper trailer with 6 stud had a 'blow out' ... helped change wheel , then 'followed' as you do ,, 50km and another flat on his c/t , so 1 of my spares goes on to his c/t ...camped 'together' that night , in morning , yep you guessed it another flat on his C/T ..no not my wheel and tire , so my 2nd 'spare goes onto his C/T.....so now we are still 180km from
Halls Creek with NO extra 'spares' for my 80 or C/T ,, we get to the tire place at
Halls Creek just on 'closing' time on the Saturday ... COST ?? Just under $2500 for 3 new tires / rims and 2 'hubs' [ 5 stud instead of 6 ] to go on the C/T so all is matching ...Experience ? PRICELESS ....
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Reply By: qldcamper - Sunday, Nov 04, 2018 at 10:05
Sunday, Nov 04, 2018 at 10:05
Lazy, the things to look out for is how much higher it makes the trailer. I put 265 65 17 on
mine ant it raised the trailer quite a bit so affected the drop on the soft floor tent, the reach of the stabilizers and jockey wheel and the height of the tow hitch.
As for offset, it doesn't matter as long as it fits the trailer and clears the brake calipers on the lux. Might not be legal but it will be a last resort in an emergency situation. If you have to run the incorrect offset on bitumen for an extended period then put it on the rear so it doesn't muck up your steering geometry.
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Follow Up By: LAZYLUX16 - Sunday, Nov 04, 2018 at 14:58
Sunday, Nov 04, 2018 at 14:58
Thanks good point the height.
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Reply By: Gbc.. - Monday, Nov 05, 2018 at 09:06
Monday, Nov 05, 2018 at 09:06
Have you thought about ditching the 17's off the hilux, or keeping them with road tyres and running a set of 16's for travel? If you are going to
places that matching wheels/tyres are mandatory then the 17's aren't the greatest choice for offroading.
Also bear in mind that you can run the 17' spare off the hilux on the trailer if it has similar diameter and same offset - you don't necessarily need an exact matching size, just a matching circumference.
Ford rangers come with 16" 17" and 18" wheels and tyres depending on the fitout level, but they all come with the same 16" steel spare because the rolling circumference of all 3 fitments is so similar. Your hilux will be no different, just find out which 16" tyre matches.
Happy travels
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