Looks like you're running the Kenda KR25 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum HWT Wheel #AM31208HWT - thanks for the photo! The tire is rated for 1,220 lbs at 65 psi so I can definitely see why you're experiencing bounce. You can…
For a high-quality trailer tire that is size 4.80-12 and wheel with a 4 on 4" bolt pattern I strongly recommend the Kenda KR25 ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel #AM31208HWT. This wheel and tire combo is load range D with…
The hub and bearing kit I recommend for your Jayco popup camper is part #AKIHUB-440-2-2K. This kit includes the idler hubs, bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts. The hub has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. The hub assembly kit you came from will…
I recommend using the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel part #AM35351DX for 4 bolt or part #AM31199DX for 5 bolt to replace the 205/65-10 tires on a Keystone Camplite. This new wheel/tire combo should just bolt…
If you're going to use a winch to raise and lower your popup you will want a winch that power loads both in and out. With a winch that will only power load in you will only be able to raise the popup and not lower with the winch. We have the…
One way to determine the lift and jack height you need would be to measure the jack you currently have on your 2018 Intech Luna RV. If this is not possible, or you still aren't sure, you can also determine the correct jack using the coupler…
Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…
Kenda trailer tires are primarily made in China like most trailer tires. The only Radial trailer tires that I'm aware of that are made in the United States are the Goodyear Endurance line. Carlisle has a bias ply line of tires made in the States,…
The wheel and tire combos we sell are not balanced at the factory. When the tire is mounted to the wheel, the high (heavy) spot on the wheel is matched to the low (light) spot on the tire, which leaves the wheel and tire somewhat balanced. You may…
The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 5-1/2 #AKHD-555-35-K will fit the spindle on your trailer to replace your AL-KO 8700 hub, but this does have a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern. My information is the AL-KO…
Without knowing the make and model of your pop-up camping trailer, all I can do is give you some general help. It sounds like you can get your pop-up camper roof up but are not able to get it to ratchet back down for towing. There is often a reverse…
In your case I do recommend going with the larger 205/65-10 tire size for a few reasons; you'll have a higher load rating and you'll have a higher speed rating. I will say it's important to make sure you have the tires filled to the…
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