Recent content by rkochanowicz

If they really certify and warrant the hub, then why am I having to purchase a new hub and axle? There is less than 5000 miles on these, they have been greased and maintained and they are practically new. Does Heartland or Lippert really know the supplier in China is manufacturing these hubs...

My response... While this addresses specs on the axle and bearings (that we already know), it still does not answer the matter that the hubs are deliberately being used in an application over their manufactured rated capacity of 3500# per axle. Lippert may state that the hubs have...

Here is the response I received from Lippert... Interesting... 4400# AxleLippert Components certifies and warrants that the 6 on 5.50 hub drum isappropriate for use on an axle rated for 4400#. The 4400# axle is new to theindustry and was not previously available. The new axle make up consists...

In the pics posted a few posts previous, those are the hubs from the drivers side of the camper. One is in ok shape, the other failed. The passenger side is ok too. It does not have a lot of miles on it. Most of our trips are within 1-2 hours from home. I am concerned that the other hubs...

I don't know exactly what caused the problem. It never seemed to completely seize as the tire still looks good and does not have any drag marks on it. I was honked at by a passing motorist and when I looked saw a little smoke coming from the wheel area. When I stopped, the smoke was quite...

When researching the hub, it lists a capacity of 1750# per hub and 3500# per axle. Bolt Pattern: 6 on 5.50 in Capacity: 1,750 lb per drum Bearing Size: 1-3/8 in x 1-1/16 in If I have a 4400# axle and hubs that are only rated at 1750# each, then my GAWR would only be 3500# and not 4400# like...

Some additional information from Lippert: Description: Entered on 07/11/2013 at 15:15:44 EDT (GMT-0400) by Connie Wilfong: The 4400# axle has the 10" brakes that are used on the 3500# axle, but they are sufficient for the 4400# axle as well. It is designed this way for the smaller wheels...

Re: Hub failure - question about possibly mismatched wheel hub and weight ratings Import Hub Drum 6 on 5 1/2 in Bolt Pattern - 3,500 lb - 1/2-20 Press In Studs (Yellow) (Dexter-Quality Hub Drum) Here are the specs for that part number:Drum Size: 10 in x 2-1/4 in Bolt Pattern: 6 on 5.50 in...

Re: Hub failure - question about possibly mismatched wheel hub and weight ratings What I know is that the 6553517 is the part number for the hub/brake assembly that is stamped onto each wheel hub. It appears this part is manufactured and imported from China and supplied by Lippert. The part...

Hub failure - question about possibly mismatched wheel hub and weight ratings Hello All, I hope you are all having a great season and are enjoying great times and making memories in your campers! I have a 2012 Heartland North Trail 32 Buds. I recently had a hub failure that also damaged my...

Hello, I have a 2012 North Trail 32Buds and recently had a hub failure. In fact, it is still stuck and abondoned in a public parking lot 5 hours from home while an axle and hub replacement is located. I'm being told it could be 2 weeks or more for the replacement parts. That brings me to my...