Wheel Liner - “A Unicorn"

[Skid22]

Good day everyone. My first time on a forum of any kind, and by the looks of it, this one looks pretty awesome for the RV community. I have a 2016 Winnebago Sunstar LX 27N rig. We lost a rear SS/chrome wheel liner, for our F53 chassis. 19.5”, 10 lug, 5 hole. I have been working for hours and hours, trying to find someone, anyone, to furnish a replacement. A dealer wanted $450 for just the one liner, nope; another said I had to go direct to Winnebago, nope; the aftermarket ones I’ve found get into the detail of a number on the steel wheel, that is nowhere near what’s on my wheel (3512860). Truck part companies have told me they only handle “big trucks”, and don’t want to be bothered with it. Sorry for the long post my first attempt, but I’m apparently not skilled enough to track this down. Any help? Thanks!

 

[Laura & Charles]

Welcome to the forums! Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here!!

There’s some RV salvage yards around. I’ve seen Colaws recommended often here.

 

[Skookum]

Have you tried these folks?

Phoenix USA. Hub & Lug Nut Covers

 

[Skid22]

Welcome to the forums! Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks here!!

There’s some RV salvage yards around. I’ve seen Colaws recommended often here.

Thank you, I’ll check them out!

 

[Skid22]

Have you tried these folks?

Phoenix USA. Hub & Lug Nut Covers

No, but I will check them out. Thank you!

 

[Mark_K5LXP]

A dealer wanted $450 for just the one liner,

Which implies they have a source, and thus obtainable. For that money you can buy a set of four (which is probably what they're quoting) but if for some reason you can't find a match, then you might be stuck replacing the set. Since the fronts are different than the rears, and you can't see both sides of the RV at the same time mixing from different sets probably would never be noticed by anyone so that's an option. No end to the suppliers of these things so maybe the short term answer is just putting "something" there to cover the painted rim, then hitting ebay and RV classified sites in search of a match during your travels. This is a winnebago and you can get the OEM number at least, so that'd be the direction I'd start from.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

 

[Kirk]

Amazon has:

Phoenix USA PNF25RWL, PNF22LNT-x2, CLPH275, ONE HUBCAP ONLY for Ford '05 - C F450 F550 19.5 10 Lug Rear Wheel Simulator, Cover, Liner, HUB Cap for $169.99

 

[Skid22]

Amazon has:

Phoenix USA PNF25RWL, PNF22LNT-x2, CLPH275, ONE HUBCAP ONLY for Ford '05 - C F450 F550 19.5 10 Lug Rear Wheel Simulator, Cover, Liner, HUB Cap for $169.99

Thanks Kirk. I’m pretty sure I’ll have to try one of these out to see. Usually when they call out specifically the F450 or F550 and not an F53 RV, they mean it. I’m not sure what the difference would be tho! When they also specifically call out a wheel, like this one being 29884, which doesn’t match up with the number on my wheel, but probably worth a try. I can always return it. Thanks.

 

[RNS]

Got mine here. Saw these on there not sure though.

10 lug

 

[RNS]

BTW welcome to the forum from SW WI, almost neighbors.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Another source: Ford F53 F-53 10 Lug Motorhome 19.5 Inch Simulators Hubcaps Liners Wheelcovers Wheel Covers

 

[Skid22]

Another source: Ford F53 F-53 10 Lug Motorhome 19.5 Inch Simulators Hubcaps Liners Wheelcovers Wheel Covers

Thanks Gary. This site was probably most helpful with their description, including the wheel width of 6.75". I think that's the first place calling out that key dimension.

 

[CharlesinGA]

They are commonly known as Simulators or Wheel Simulators.

The ones made by Real Wheels won't get lost as they are attached with bolts or screws .

Charles