Karavan is a Trailer Manufacturer located in Fox Lake Wisconsin. Their name and products are synonymous with the Marine and Utility Trailer Industries. We at the Trailer Parts Superstore have partnered with Karavan to be a supplier for their line of OEM Replacement Parts. We stock a wide variety of the most commonly sought after […]
Often times, trailers (particularly home builds) are pieced together using a variety of parts. Some of these parts are used because they are readily available at the time and can be had for a good a price. Unfortunately, these parts can subsequently become a source of difficulty and confusion. Mobile Home axles and brakes are […]
Trailer Parts Superstore is now offering a line of Nitrogen filled tires from LionsHead. These new tire and wheel combos are offered with either Steel or Aluminum rims. They are also available with either Castle Rock or West Lake ST tires. While we have always stocked a large variety of trailer tires, these tires represent […]
Hub Centric Wheels are centered by the center bore of the wheel and the hub flange. Lug Centric wheels are centered by the torque of the lug bolts; rather than the hub flange. There are two distinct types of wheels found on today’s Cars, Light Trucks, RV’s and Trailers. There are Hub Centric […]
For someone who might not be familiar with the numbers and letters on a TRAILER TIRE, replacing one could prove frustrating. We will break down the metric size designation found on most trailer tires so that identifying your needs should be simple. For an example we will be identifying the meaning of the numbers and […]
There are many things to consider when determining which Trailer Tire is right for your trailer. We are going to discuss the main points that need to be addressed when outfitting your trailer with new Trailer Tires. Should you use Radial or Bias-Ply? Should you use Load range C or Load Range D? Do I […]
Unfortunately there is no simple answer. There are a multitude of problems that will cause uneven tire wear and sometimes it has nothing to do with the tire at all. It can be caused by anything from the hitch height on the tow vehicle all the way back to your suspension on the trailer. We […]
Its that time of the year again to go through your pre-season trailer check list. There are several things to check or maintain on your trailer on an annual basis before the heavy usage begins. These things help to ensure the trailer is in tip top shape and most importantly safe. Most of the things […]
A few simple winter storage procedures can go a long way in adding years of service life to your trailer tires. Quite often overlooked while performing winterization of Boats or Campers are the trailer components that keep your rig going safely down the road. The rubber trailer tires are especially susceptible to premature weather damage if […]
‘LT’ signifies the tire is a “Light Truck/Trailer” series that can be used on trailers that are capable of carrying heavy cargo such as equipment trailers. ‘LT’ tires are commonly found on medium to heavy-duty utility trailers, race car trailers, cargo trailers, dump trailers and livestock trailers. The higher capacity requirements of these vehicles require using a heavier […]