New Burro Owner

[Devon H. Smith]

I am a new burro owner. A 1999 17' Widebody.Have enjoyed this site as there are many good ideas.I have downsized the trailers I have owned over the years.Tow vehicle is a Ford F-150 with a 5.4L.I have replaced Burro water lines with 1/2" Pex tubing and fittings.I have replaced rims and tires to Size 15" ST205/75R15.I wanted more trailer to ground clearance.Thanks for the useful ideas.

[papa-t]

Welcome to the family Devon. Congrats on the purshase.

[Devon H. Smith]

Thanks Ted

[rabbit]

Good lookin donkey, Devon.

jack

[Gina D.]

looks like a nice one! I had a 99 wide body for a very long time, even full timed in it. To date, it has been my favorite rig and I wish I still had it.

I too, changed the wheels and tires. That was a good move.

[Devon H. Smith]

I had to add wheel spacer to passengers side as it was close.I added spacer to drivers side to balance sides. Plenty of wheel clearance.Thanks

[Pam Garlow]

You have a Beautiful Burro, and welcome to the group!

[rabbit]

The curbside wheelwell crowds the tire sidewall, presumably to allow more space in the wet bath. I also have 205/14s but no spacers. Have not rubbed the wheelwell despite the 5/8" side clearance. Did you put in longer wheel studs? What spacer did you use? Looks like the old Luminaire fixtures are gone. I finally replaced mine with dual domes and added flat panel LEDs last year.

jack

[rabbit]

Missed that you have 15" rims. Riding hi there! jack

[D Davis]

Welcome devon, your Burro is so beautiful! Happy Camping!

[Devon H. Smith]

Originally Posted by rabbit

The curbside wheelwell crowds the tire sidewall, presumably to allow more space in the wet bath. I also have 205/14s but no spacers. Have not rubbed the wheelwell despite the 5/8" side clearance. Did you put in longer wheel studs? What spacer did you use? Looks like the old Luminaire fixtures are gone. I finally replaced mine with dual domes and added flat panel LEDs last year.

jack

I did not add wheel studs as stock studs were plenty long 1/4" 4.5-5.0 lug spacers Luminaire fix. gone dual domes installed. Good idea on Led's thanks

[Tina in AZ]

Great looking Burro! I have a 1998 14' wide body Burro. Enjoy!

[keekers]

Beautiful Burro and welcome to the basket of eggs.

[ThomasE]

Nice looking trailer there! We're practically twins... What's the two shelves at the front dinette, next to the stove? I still have my stock sized 185/80/13 wheels and tires, but looking to move up to 205/75/14 when mine wear out later this year or next. I'm hoping that I can get a smoother ride over bumps since I can run the larger tire at a lower pressure.