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bigdw58
Explorer
Sep 19, 2015

2001 SUNNYBROOK 27RKS 5TH WHEEL QUESTION

Does anyone know what the bolt pattern is on this RV with the 6 lug wheels? I just got this trailer from my Mom as my dad passed away last November and she can;t use it. My dad always wanted to put custom wheels on this RV but never got around to it. The rims are looking bad in appearance only and I would like to replace them with something he would have liked. There is plenty of wheel well space and I was thinking of trying to use 6 lug rims from any of the 1/2 ton pickups that have 6 lug wheels even though most of them are 16" rims.. I know I can take one off and go to a tire store but don't have the time right now, I thought maybe someone on here might have already done this. Thanks in advance for any help you may give.
  • C_Schomer's avatar
    C_Schomer
    Explorer
    Sep 21, 2015
    I had a 98 30ckfs and a 2000 24ckfs and both had 6 lug 15" with 225/75r 15s. I put 16 lts on the 30ckfs. I would bet you have the same 15s on the 27. A friend is junking on a 5er with 6 lug alloy wheels and I just torched out the centers of some 6 lug P/U wheels for him. The centers were too small. Etrailer.com had the best price on the wheels and Discount mounted the LTs. It was $800 to the penny, total, and no more worries with 15" STs. Craig
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Sep 20, 2015
    Back in the old days when I sold wheels, all 6 lugs were the same, 6 on 5-1/2 if I remember correctly. Don't know if it's still that way.
  • voodoo101's avatar
    voodoo101
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2015
    I think your rim has coding that tells you specs. Not sure, but any wheel shop would know. I have a 2001 30RKS and 16" wheels with E rated tires were an optional upgrade. I took it and am glad for the extra safety margin. Got some nice looking aluminum wheels.

    I know my 16" Ford truck wheels do not fit. Found out during a roadside emergency when my RV spare had dropped off and I then lost a tire on the way to get a new spare. Not a happy day.
  • tvman44's avatar
    tvman44
    Explorer
    Sep 19, 2015
    You have to measure the bolt pattern and get some trailer rims. If you have the room I would go to 16" with LT tires. That is what I did.
  • Dr_Quick's avatar
    Dr_Quick
    Explorer II
    Sep 19, 2015
    I would be carful about trying to use a truck rim on a trailer. The truck rims have a deeper inset from the backside to accommodate the caliper. Trailer tire rims do not have that deep an in set, and it is possible that back side of tire could rub on frame or suspension. Also trailer tires take a lot of side thrust when turning, and not sure if truck rims are designed for that kind of use.

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