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I pulled the info from the axle called Dexter.  It's a 2,500lb axle.  And yes, it is the axle that LL installed on the trailer, I confirmed that as well.  So, even in 2011 LL installed an axle that isn't up to the GVWR of the trailer. 🤬

Ordered a replacement today through a local company. Got a 3,500 lb axle and went with a 32 degree down angle.   

Success!  I put a lift block under the collapsed side of the axle this morning and drove two hours home with it.  Took it slow, check the bolts and lugnuts on the spare constantly.  It worked really well, the trailer was only slightly higher on the lifted side than the "normal" side.  As soon as I got it home I pulled the numbers of the axle. I'll try to order a new one tomorrow.   Plus two new tires. 

Pinstriper, yes thank goodness it is a "good ol days" trailer. That's why I bought it!  At some point I'd like to put up a YouTube video "tour" of it, as they don't get enough credit in my opinion.  At least not in comparison to the Airstreams, Scamps and Casitas out there. 

I'll check the axle as soon as I get it back.  Right now it is parked at a less than positively reviewed mega-dealership.  I dropped it off out there of desperation, as at the time (a Friday night) I had to identify someone that would take it in the middle off the night and was willing to do the work.  They were the only ones I could find at that hour that were willing to take it.  Im grateful I could leave it there, but after we really talked they can't even think about starting the work for another month.  It will likely be over 6 weeks. So, I have a plan to get it on Sunday.  It's a little crazy, but desperate times... 

Thanks Merlin.  I'll put up photos of the axle as soon as I get back to it, should be this weekend.  Right now the trailer is parked 2 hours away.  I don't know much about the trailer. I was hunting for one for just over a year.  We found this one at Indian Valley Camping Center in Pennsylvania.  It appears as though it spent quite a lot of time parked in a field if I were to guess. 

Helpful hint for anyone else who owns one of these:  rats and mice can easily get on top of the black tank and get into the trailer through the large opening of the toilet pluming passing through the floor.  It is not sealed around at all.  Ask me how I know. 

I'm learning a lot about the trailer quickly! 

Sorry for posting same photo twice. I meant to post this instead.

My new-to-me 2011 Camplite 13QBB blew its Torflex bushings over the weekend and left me stranded.  I'll post more details later.  But in the meanwhile, does anyone have the specs on the axle?  I have a rather poor picture of the label that I'm going off of now. It seems to be a Dexter #10, Hub Face of 72.25, Outer Bearing? Of 62.25, and at down angle of 10DT.  Is this right?  How long is it?  What are the hub and brake specs?  Thanks to anyone who can help! 

Bump!  I'm still looking!

It looks great, but I'm seeking something smaller. Thanks for the response!

Just as title says, I'm trying to find an older Camp Lite Trailer.  Preferably a 2010-2012 13RDB, but I'll very happily consider others.  If you have a 2013-15 trailer, and if it's close enough I'll consider it too.