Thread: Caravan Hub Selection

Yes they don't do a 120PCD with M14 studs but they do a standard Commodore (120PCD) with 7/16 studs. Obviously there are many design aspects to the van setup, # of axles, GVM, limit of rim offset, etc but with a hub ring and different nuts there may be a work around?

There is a problem with using Commodore hubs albeit fitted with the correct studs in that the load rating of the hub and its bearings when fitted with wheels with 30" tyres may not be enough for the weight of the van. If load rating is not an issue then the hub boss may not fit through the cap hole in the LR rim although may withstand machining to fit. If you get past these hurdles then the axle has to be longer than usual to cater for the more positive offset of the LR rims.

The boss on heavier duty hubs is a little too large for LR rims (normal minimum is 80mm whereas LR needs 73mm - I had mine machined to take X5 rims) but is much too big for the cap hole.

Originally Posted by Graeme

The boss on heavier duty hubs is a little too large for LR rims (normal minimum is 80mm whereas LR needs 73mm - I had mine machined to take X5 rims) but is much too big for the cap hole.

I have VE Commodore hubs on my box trailer and my X5 rims went straight on without any issues - no machining required. I haven't tried the RRS rims as yet.

Garry

It is possible to do it (fit LR pattern rims) but it means getting the hubs machined to the min possible. This is the case if the hubs have parallel bearings. ie inner and outer the same size. In my case the minnium for the boss was 78mm and I think the wheel centre from memory is about about 76mm. I used Dynamic steel wheels and then had the wheel centre machined to fit the hubs. This means that push comes to shove the trailer rims will fit the D3, but not the other way round. And yes I was told it was not possible etc, etc. Ended up talking directly to the manufacturer of the hubs to sort it all out.
If use hubs with smaller outside bearings then it isnt a problem.

IvanR

Hello All,

Thanks for the replies.

I am not going to try and get the PCD120 hubs fitted to the caravan as I still cannot have the same wheels as my Discovery on the Caravan. I shall not be going down the track of modifying my new caravan.
The Vehicle Components has said No to fitting PCD120 land rover wheels.

I am interested in what other's have chosen to fit to their caravans when travelling in the outback.

NTB

Forum member heavyduty (Dave) had some hubs made to fit his camper trailer to match his factory 19 inch rims. I think it cost him a few bickies for the mod. From memory it was a qld mob.
I will be doing the same shortly for my offroad ct.....I have cruise master independent and they were unable to do this for me.
Brett...

Go with the 6 stud, Most 4WD's use them including Patroi, Pajero, Prado, FJ Cruiser, Hilux, Ford courier / Ranger / Bravo BT50 / Great Wall , just about any Jap Ute I can think of and all older Landcruisers,

Only the 100- 200 series and Later 70 series use the 5 stud.

so if all else fails you can pick up a spare anywhere .

Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

Forum member heavyduty (Dave) had some hubs made to fit his camper trailer to match his factory 19 inch rims. I think it cost him a few bickies for the mod. From memory it was a qld mob.
I will be doing the same shortly for my offroad ct.....I have cruise master independent and they were unable to do this for me.
Brett...

You might want to check that the offset of the LR rims wont cause the tyres to rub the chassis before going too far with the project. A live axle can always be replaced with a longer one but not so simple with independent suspension.