Availability of Trailer Spare Tire Carrier with 5 on 5 Bolt Pattern  

Your current 20.5x8x10 size trailer tires have an overall diameter of just over 20-inches. The modern metric designation for this size is 205/65-10, an example of which is #AM3H490. The tire size you want to switch to, 175/80-13, has an overall…

It sounds like you are looking for the Fulton Economy Spare Tire Carrier with Wheel Nut Lock #FETCSTL0701. This comes with the lock and also is 1/2 inch diameter. Another option is the CE Smith Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers - Steel - 4- and 5-Lug…

Yes, the threads on the Fulton Economy Spare Tire Carrier #FETCLB0201 are 1/2" - 20. This same carrier is available with a lock as part #FETCHL0700 or with lugs and a lock as part #FETCSTL0701.

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

Hey Gregory, that's really good information. You’ve got a few options, but I wouldn’t jump straight to replacing the leaf springs on a half-ton for that size trailer. Since you’re using a Curt weight distribution hitch, that should be doing most…

Hey Don, thanks for the information! That's a significant amount of sag and a pretty heavy trailer, I recommend the Hellwig Pro Series Helper Springs item #HE79FR for the higher 2,500 lbs capacity. I doubt you're driving around with your bed…

Hey Douglas, whenever available I recommend going with the HD version of the Roadactive kits like the part #RAS3611-YHD that fits your 2022 Ford F-150 4WD. The extra capacity of this kit over the non-HD basically doesn't have any downside aside…

Hey Dennis! I can't say if it will clear for sure but I can give you dimensions to help determine if it will. Using the furthest hitch pin hole, the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 will push the bike rack out 12-1/4". When…