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MomaC 03-12-2018 04:49 PM

Casters
 
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I am going to try and post pictures of what is on the back of my camper. See pictures below. I seem to remember I had a 1989 Hilo and I think it had these too. The rollers are very heavy. I do have a steep driveway so I would need them any suggestions.I am trying to replace one that is badly damaged it has a flat surface on part of the wheel.They have a really hard rubber wheel. In need of suggestions.
I live in Texas and haven't found anyone or place that has HiLo parts.
fayestewart53@yahoo.com

JIM L 03-12-2018 09:27 PM

These casters are just off the shelf parts. If you have a tractor supply or Northern tool store in your area they will have these. Camping world may have them but will be a bit more expensive.

campthewestcoast 03-12-2018 09:46 PM

Look at grainger.com they have extra heavy duty casters that would hold up better to your use
They should have the same mounting bolt pattern but with a heavier duty wheel

KnottyRig 03-12-2018 10:15 PM

Consider getting all-metal ones. These shouldn't be any plastic imo (and I'm a fan of plastic).

Try Harbor Freight too-they'll likely be cheaper (though durability *may* be questionable)

RichR 03-13-2018 07:18 AM

You need what is called rv skid wheels. They are either rubber or all steel.
Amazon has them: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...d=HAEMVYJX9OXM

Elaine and Bill 07-02-2018 04:06 PM

curious
 
What are the casters used for? Our unit does not have these.

JackandJanet 07-03-2018 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Elaine and Bill (Post 43908)
What are the casters used for? Our unit does not have these.

They keep the end of the trailer off the ground if you go into a big dip or any other road condition that would force the back of the trailer to hit the ground. Our trailers sit pretty low to the ground and this is a possible hazard.

My trailer doesn't have them either, but I've raised the trailer so it's not much of a problem for me.

- Jack


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