Hi, I'm new to the forum and have owned a few folding campers (Dandy's) and folding caravans (Rapido's). As luck would have it, other than tyre replacement, I've not had to do any work on the running gear (we change units quite regularly and non have been due for service in our ownership). We have recently bought a 20 year old Eriba caravan and although a bit of a bargain, it needs an axle upgrade - it has a pitiful payload of 120kg
I'm trying to figure out the technical aspects of this (it's a new axle, not a replating exercise).
My current question is about the hubs - could I transfer my alko 4 stud 2051 hubs from my B1000 axle to a B1200 axle fitted with 5 stud 2051 hubs (if I can't get a 4 stud one?
Also, will my existing brake cables be a straight swap onto the new axle?
Thanks in advance if anyone could advise.
The reason for asking is to see whether I can reuse my existing expensive wheels, just fitted with new tyres!
I'm trying to figure out the technical aspects of this (it's a new axle, not a replating exercise).
My current question is about the hubs - could I transfer my alko 4 stud 2051 hubs from my B1000 axle to a B1200 axle fitted with 5 stud 2051 hubs (if I can't get a 4 stud one?
Also, will my existing brake cables be a straight swap onto the new axle?
Thanks in advance if anyone could advise.
The reason for asking is to see whether I can reuse my existing expensive wheels, just fitted with new tyres!