Mounting Tool Box and Changing to Larger Tires on Lees-ure Lite Camper

Question:

I just purchased this used trailer that weighs 265 lbs. Can I install this light tool box in white on a single tongue? How would you mount it on? I am pulling this trailer with a 2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van with a 2,000 towing rating. Will it sway pulling it? I plan on putting the wider tire and rims 16.5×6.5×8/6 ply on it along with a spare. Will your Kenda 165/65-8 4 on 4 fit this trailer? Going to top the tires off with baby moons hub caps for this traveling grandma ??.

asked by: Jeannie

Expert Reply:

You could potentially mount a trailer tongue toolbox like the White Buyers Products # 3371701679 to a pole tongue like what's on your Lees-ure Lite Camper but it's going to require some custom/fabricated brackets. You would need to first come up with a plate wide enough to support the toolbox base and then either bolt or weld it to the tongue.

Honestly your best option to create some more cargo space for tools or other items would be to mount a small chest or even a cargo bag like the RightLine Range Jr # RL100R50 on the roof of the camper using the rails shown in the picture you attached. On the bag the integrated straps can simply be secured to those side rails to keep it in place and the Cable Lock # RL100640 can be added to protect your investments.

I'm not sure what size tires your camper is currently equipped with but as long as you have the frame clearance available larger units can certainly be installed. Based on the picture you attached it looks like you have 5 bolt wheels though, so you will want the Kenda 165/65-8 Bias Trailer Tire with Wheel # AM3H220 that has the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. I do recommend verifying your bolt pattern as well (I have attached a great article to assist with this below).

This tire and wheel measures 16-1/2 inches in height/diameter and 6.6 inches in width. We recommend having at least a couple inches between the tire's side wall and frame and at least 4 inches between the top of the tire and frame/fender to allow for suspension travel.