Hello,
I am new to the forum and I am in the planning stages of building my teardrop trailer. I am using Tony Latham's book as the foundation for my plan. I am going to build my own frame (5x10) with the help of my neighbor who is a welder. The chassis is probably the part of the trailer that I have the least experience and knowledge about. My plan is to use Tony's chassis design with some slight modifications. I am going to use an articulating hitch and a Timbren suspension. I would like to use car, or in my case truck tires. I am going to pull the trailer with my Toyota Tacoma. I like the idea of using the same tires and rims as the tow vehicle so that you only have to carry one spare. I just can't figure out if I am choosing the right hubs. I sent an email message to etrailer.com and asked them...they gave me some good advice about the brakes and suspension type but were pushing for me to use trailer tires. I know (at least I think I do) that car and truck wheels have different offsets than trailer wheels. I just want to make sure that I am choosing the right hubs in order to use the same size tire and rim as my truck. My Tacoma has 16" rims and the tires are P265/70/R16. My plan for the chassis is...
- Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - Spindle w/Brake Flange - Regular Tires - 2,000 lbs
- Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased - These have the same lug pattern as my truck
I am just concerned about the wheels being to close to the chassis frame. I think for regular axles you can use spacers to move the tires and wheels away from the frame. I am not sure if there is any option like that for Tibrens. I would appreciate any help and advice on this subject. I plan to start my build around the 1st of February and would like to start ordering parts.
Thank you,
Brian