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mbrower
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Mar 29, 2017

1970 HR traveler questions

I just bought a 69-71 HR traveler travel trailer (owner not sure of exact year or model but believes it to be 28-30 feet in length. It has been sitting in a rv community for a long time and the wheels and tires are long gone. I need to buy wheels and tires to transport but don't know rim size or tire size. If some one could help me out I would really appreciate it.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2017
    Check the hub/drums and see how many holes/lugs are present. These era trailers often have the Dexstar-four bolt open center rims. They are sold at Etrailer or a recycler may have some.

    If you plan to keep this trailer for years, you may wish to call Dexter, get the information on the axles, and install compatible 5 bolt rims/hubs. I've been told they are available.

    Good chance the wheels were 15".
  • 72cougarxr7's avatar
    72cougarxr7
    Explorer
    Mar 30, 2017
    You will have to check the hubs and see what style they are.
    If they are a large hub with 4 bolts you may have this style wheel.
    http://recstuff.com/trailer-tires-wheels/trailer-wheels/14-trailer-rims/14x5-5-4-bolt-on-9-44-vintage-silver-trailer-wheel-5mm-offset/

    If you have a standard small 5 bolt hub you will have to measure them to see if ther are "5 on 4.5" or "5 on 5"
    here is a guide to measuring.
    http://recstuff.com/pro-tips/measuring-your-wheels-bolt-pattern/

    5 on 4.5" would likely be a 14" wheel
    5 on 5" would likely be a 15" wheel

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