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KSSteve's avatar
KSSteve
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015

1989 Nuwa Hitchhiker II axles

I'm stuck in a campground in Hugoton Kansas. I've got a 1989 Nuwa Hitchhiker II 29 foot 5th wheel and one of the tires/wheels/hubs/drum fell off as I was pulling into the campground. The bearings are completely gone and the hub/drum is ruined. I think the problem was that the brakes somehow stuck and it all melted down.

There are no RV stores in Hugoton, but my impression is that these are pretty common axles, and parts might be available locally if I knew what they are. I could not find a tag on them. The only paperwork I could find says 10 inch brakes.
  • KSSteve's avatar
    KSSteve
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    Thanks. TSC is a good suggestion if I can figure out what the axle is. I think the spindle is actually OK.
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2015
    Try to find a Tractor Supply store. They may have the part.

    There should be a trailer shop somewhere that could help. There is always the internet and Etrailer.com should have what you are looking for. I know for a fact that for a price they can get you parts really fast.

    Honestly though, it may be easier to buy a new axle if the axle you have turns out to be too extensively damaged.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah

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