What if There is no 4 on 4-1/2" Wheel For Old Camper
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/24/2024
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Ok, your site says you are the trailer rim experts. I am looking for a replacement rim for a 1965 Low Liner camper. They are 13 rims. The bolt pattern is 4 on 4.5. The only thing i find on your site is 4 on 4. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
asked by: Mike K
Expert Reply:
Hi Mike,
Yes, we are the trailer rim experts, which is why I can tell you there isn't a 4 on 4-1/2" trailer wheel. They were around way back in the 1960's but simply aren't a thing anymore, and that means no wheel. If you have no wheels at all and are in need of one, the best I can offer is a new axle that uses hubs with a normal bolt pattern, like the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles # T3584F-8974 and Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-545-35-K.
This gives you a hub with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, which is the most common pattern so you can use any wheel. In order to choose the correct replacement axle for your trailer you will need to know the dimensions of your current axle's hub face to hub face and spring center to spring center; I have added a link below to a video which walks you through how to measure. The other thing you need to know is the weight capacity of the axle you need, which should match or exceed the GVWR of your trailer.
For example, the aforementioned # T3584F-8974 has a 3,500 lb capacity and measures 89 inches from hub face to hub face and 74 inches from spring center to spring center.
I've added a link below to our selection of axles for you which you can filter through by length.
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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Spring Center
- 89 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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Heather A.
12/22/2025
Hey Mike, were you able to measure your axle and find one that matches your Low Liner camper? Knowing what worked could help others trying to update older trailers like yours.