Trailer Fender Installation Clearance and Mounting Project

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Thanks - I installed on of the fenders this weekend with self-tapping screws. I could not slide the fender down and still screw against the existing bracket so I just screwed it flush with the bracket. That leaves a measured ~ 6inch space between the tire and fender at the top. See picture attached. Is that too much? Ive read a minimum should be 3inch but I cant find a maximum. Should I just take it off and take it to a local welder? Thanks

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Thanks for the photo. Honestly 5 inches of clearance from the fender to the top of the tire is fine if that is what you desire. We normally recommend 4 inches to allow for the suspension travel whether with leaf springs or torsion axles to allow enough space so you won't have contact between your fender and the tire.

Based on your photo it appears there is a bend in the fender, so I'd personally drop the fender down a little more which would relieve that binding. I'd adjust it to 4 inches above the tire and that is likely to solve that issue. You can still attach the fender to the mounts without issue it will just change the angle slightly when securing the fender. Another option for mounting to your trailer because you have extra length is you can cut the very edge and then roll the fender flat to the underside of the mount for a very secure mount without any angle. I've attached a drawing to attempt to help.

Your other option is to use brackets like # CE26061G-2. To secure the fender you can use bolts, rivets, or even self tapping screws like # FA1131822.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Kevin

5/6/2019

Thanks - I installed on of the fenders this weekend with self-tapping screws. I could not slide the fender down and still screw against the existing bracket so I just screwed it flush with the bracket. That leaves a measured ~ 6inch space between the tire and fender at the top. See picture attached. Is that too much? Ive read a minimum should be 3inch but I cant find a maximum. Should I just take it off and take it to a local welder? Thanks

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Jason S.

5/6/2019

If you are happy with the appearance and installation, you won't have any issue with 6 inches of clearance between your fender and tire at the top. No need for added expense as it will work just fine giving you more than enough clearance for your suspension travel.

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Answer 1

Yes you certainly can. In order to bolt-on a set of metal weld-on fenders such as the Single Axle Trailer Fender part #HP29VR you will need a set of mounting brackets such as the Mounting Brackets for Trailer Fender part #CE26098G-2. If you do not…

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Answer 2

If you used strong enough brackets when installing the Single Axle Trailer Fender #CE18041ATB they'd be strong enough to support people of all shapes and sizes. These don't have a specific weight capacity but they are pretty strong.…

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Answer 3

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

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Answer 4

Thanks so much for the photos, and based on those, your 2018 Liberty Outdoors Little Guy Max travel trailer has a 3,500 lb Lippert square torsion axle, for which we do have the correct lift kit, which is the following: - Axle Riser Kit - Single…

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Answer 5

You definitely don't have enough clearance so it is a wonder your wheels don't rub under suspension travel over bumps. Since your 2019 Little Guy Max travel trailer has torsion axles, the correct fit for that size is the Torflex Lift…

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Answer 6

Typically 4-way wiring consists of 18 and 16 gauge wires. For a 4-way that has all 16 gauge wire you would want the Wesbar 4-Pole Flat Connector #W787264. The part #HM38138 uses 18 gauge for all wires but the white that uses 16 gauge.

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Answer 7

For a fender that will fit your tire size well we have the part #HP29VR. This fender measures 32 inches in length, 10-3/4 inches in width and is 15-1/4 inches in height. It would basically be just a bit wider and longer than your tire size so it…

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Answer 8

You actually should shoot for 4-1/2" of clearance between the top of your tire and the bottom of the fender well. This accounts for flex in your suspension. Unless 2,280 lbs is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of your trailer then you need…

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Answer 9

The two MaxxFan Mini Plus Manual RV Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan #MA00-03851 you bought will have black and white wires hidden above the fan that you'll connect to the 12v wiring of the trailer. The black wire is your power and the white wire is your…

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Answer 10

The most common tire size people go to from the 4.80-12 is the 5.30-12 like the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT53012C. This will give you a width increase of 1/2 inch and a diameter increase of 1.4 inches. This tire also has a speed rating…

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Answer 11

The closest metric trailer tire size to a 4.80x12 is going to be a 145/80-12. The typical diameter of a 4.80x12 tire is 20.5 inches. On a 145/80-12, it is 21.3 inches. So the metric size will be a little over 1/4 inch taller. Make sure to measure the…

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Answer 12

You have it right so far, the 4-way connector is just as you have stated. Remember that Yellow has a L in it so that is the left side brake/turn signal and green has a R in it so that is the right side brake/turn signal. The colors for wiring a 7-way…

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