Motorhome people! Please convoke and lend your wisdom and advice:
The 1985 Sunland Express that I live in is a tripod. That is, one of the dually wheels got chewed up, leaving me stranded in Phoenix, AZ. I'm cursed with the shitty 5-lug axle that all "conventional wisdom" says to replace. However, I don't have enough money to buy a used one, let alone have it installed. And after two weeks of search I cannot locate a 14" dual wheel with 5 holes.
I'm considering getting rid of the dualies and going with a regular 14 wheel (which are readily and cheaply available at local junkyards) and putting a tough tire like an 8-ply or something. The load capacity of something like that is about 1,800 for each side. Which makes me wonder, is my back axle holding more than 3,600 lbs?
Yeah, yeah. I read the holy "Toyota Motorhome Rear Axle pdf" and saw where it said, "making the dualies 'singles' does not solve the problem," but I'm in a pinch here. I know it won't be perfect, but will it hold up? Do I have other option I haven't explored? I'm stuck in PHOENIX, here. Do you know what that's like!
Accepting all advice, novice or professional. Thanks!
ps: How much does a loaded up toyota motorhome usually weigh?