its like a jockey wheel..except it has a ratches gears on one side you attach a handle and pump up and down the wheel then turns and you can guide the van back at same time
Beth54 said
04:11 PM Aug 14, 2011
Smokeydk wrote:
its like a jockey wheel..except it has a ratches gears on one side you attach a handle and pump up and down the wheel then turns and you can guide the van back at same time
Wouldn't that require some muscle Smokey?
Sheba said
04:18 PM Aug 14, 2011
Thanks for that Smokeydk. Looks like a handy little Gadget.
Don't forget LULU is on wheels Beth. Unless you have a health problem that won't let you push much, it should be reasonably easy to use I would think.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 14th of August 2011 04:19:38 PM
Beth54 said
04:22 PM Aug 14, 2011
Sheba wrote:
Thanks for that Smokeydk. Looks like a handy little Gadget.
Don't forget LULU is on wheels Beth. Unless you have a health problem that won't let you push much, it should be reasonably easy to use I would think.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 14th of August 2011 04:19:38 PM
Yes, I'm not supposed to lift anything too heavy Gayle, but also, I can see it may be okay on flat level surface, but if you were on gravel...
Sheba said
04:34 PM Aug 14, 2011
In that case, it probably won't be any good for you.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Travel Bug said
04:42 PM Aug 14, 2011
Ouch Beth...your poor finger looks very sore...
Hope it feels better soon
Happywanderer said
08:00 PM Aug 14, 2011
Beth, The idea with the new caravan Lulu was so you wouldn't be hurting yourself any further. Thats a great start girl.
gubby said
08:07 PM Aug 14, 2011
Hey Beth, you'll be able to sing this...
You can bring Pearl, she's a darn nice girl, but don't bring Lulu.
You can bring Rose with the turned up nose, but don't bring Lulu.
Lulu always wants to do, what we boys don't want her to,
When she struts her stuff around, London bridge is falling down,
You can bring cake or Porterhouse steak, but don't bring Lulu.
Lulu gets blue and she goes cuckoo like the clock on the shelf,
She's the kind of smartie who breaks up every party,
Hullabalooloo, don't bring Lulu, I'll bring her myself.
I'm sure Jonathan will join in....
Smokeydk said
08:10 PM Aug 14, 2011
We have a 12ft van...weighs about 1,200kg....and the jockey wheel is great........cause it has a tyre like on car......I have a gravel driveway and it works Ok for me.....we bought ours second hand......was around $150....worth keeping a look out......also when you drop the attatched handle on ground it acts as a brake
Beth54 said
08:16 PM Aug 14, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Beth, The idea with the new caravan Lulu was so you wouldn't be hurting yourself any further. Thats a great start girl.
Well, to lessen the chances anyway.
A cousin and I were chatting earlier on facebook, and were informing other rellies how we both have alooong history of hurting ourselves or breaking things.
So I don't think there's any hope of a remission from this 'unco' disease we have!
Beth54 said
08:24 PM Aug 14, 2011
gubby wrote:
Hey Beth, you'll be able to sing this...
You can bring Pearl, she's a darn nice girl, but don't bring Lulu.
You can bring Rose with the turned up nose, but don't bring Lulu.
Lulu always wants to do, what we boys don't want her to,
When she struts her stuff around, London bridge is falling down,
You can bring cake or Porterhouse steak, but don't bring Lulu.
Lulu gets blue and she goes cuckoo like the clock on the shelf,
She's the kind of smartie who breaks up every party,
Hullabalooloo, don't bring Lulu, I'll bring her myself.
I'm sure Jonathan will join in....
I know the song well gubby!
The last time I went to the Tablelands was to see my friend, Lesley and her son in Razzamatazz, Malanda the Musical. It was to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Malanda Theatre.
That song was part of it and you've just revived it in my head! It was great!
Travel Bug said
09:03 PM Aug 14, 2011
My Nan had that song on a pianola roll.
All of us kids used to play it and sing along on top note
jonathan said
09:03 PM Aug 14, 2011
.. I'll have to see if I can get the Karaoke tune for this ..then we can all have a join in singalong .. sounds good ..
JOn
Sheba said
09:38 PM Aug 14, 2011
That's an old one they used to sing-a-long to during the war. [Slightly different words.]
Cheers,
Sheba.
jules47 said
08:19 AM Aug 15, 2011
ouch for you finger Beth!
jules47 said
08:21 AM Aug 15, 2011
must have a look for the "mako mule" - sounds like a good idea - approx. what cost would they be guys?
wendyv said
10:00 PM Aug 15, 2011
Beth, in relation to moving the van around when it is on the jockey wheel...... I have a piece of composite board (like really strong chipboard) about 18 inches square. That goes under the jockey wheel and thus it is always on a flat, smooth surface and is the van is easy to move, sideways, or even a bit forward or back. Our van is quite heavy, but like Lulu, is single axle and they are easier to move around. We also carry a vehicle stand thing that we put under the A frame to reduce the weight and pressure on the jockey wheel, when staying anywhere for any length of time. Wind the jockey wheel a bit higher than needed, put stand under, the actual prop bit lifts up to almost that height, set it, and lower van onto stand. Leave jockey wheel in place - double surety - but without much weight on it. That means that my piece of board can be removed from the elements and put back while stand is still there. Another good idea is to have little spirit levels - can buy in van shops - on your A frame. One goes crosswise, one lengthwise - great help in getting van level.
Beth54 said
08:32 AM Aug 16, 2011
Thanks for that Wendy.
That sounds like a good idea. On my last trip with my little camper trailer, I thought a flat board under the jockey wheel would be helpful.
I have a spirit level which I bought in one of the cheapy shops.
Jules, the maco mule isn't cheap. I just googled, and they're in the range of $300 + !
its like a jockey wheel..except it has a ratches gears on one side you attach a handle and pump up and down the wheel then turns and you can guide the van back at same time
Wouldn't that require some muscle Smokey?
Thanks for that Smokeydk. Looks like a handy little Gadget.
Don't forget LULU is on wheels Beth. Unless you have a health problem that won't let you push much, it should be reasonably easy to use I would think.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 14th of August 2011 04:19:38 PM
Yes, I'm not supposed to lift anything too heavy Gayle, but also, I can see it may be okay on flat level surface, but if you were on gravel...
In that case, it probably won't be any good for you.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Ouch Beth...your poor finger looks very sore...
Hope it feels better soon
Hey Beth, you'll be able to sing this...
You can bring Pearl, she's a darn nice girl, but don't bring Lulu.
You can bring Rose with the turned up nose, but don't bring Lulu.
Lulu always wants to do, what we boys don't want her to,
When she struts her stuff around, London bridge is falling down,
You can bring cake or Porterhouse steak, but don't bring Lulu.
Lulu gets blue and she goes cuckoo like the clock on the shelf,
She's the kind of smartie who breaks up every party,
Hullabalooloo, don't bring Lulu, I'll bring her myself.
I'm sure Jonathan will join in....
Well, to lessen the chances anyway.
A cousin and I were chatting earlier on facebook, and were informing other rellies how we both have a looong history of hurting ourselves or breaking things.
So I don't think there's any hope of a remission from this 'unco' disease we have!
I know the song well gubby!
The last time I went to the Tablelands was to see my friend, Lesley and her son in Razzamatazz, Malanda the Musical. It was to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Malanda Theatre.
That song was part of it and you've just revived it in my head! It was great!
My Nan had that song on a pianola roll.
All of us kids used to play it and sing along on top note
.. I'll have to see if I can get the Karaoke tune for this ..then we can all have a join in singalong .. sounds good ..
JOn
That's an old one they used to sing-a-long to during the war. [Slightly different words.]
Cheers,
Sheba.
in relation to moving the van around when it is on the jockey wheel...... I have a piece of composite board (like really strong chipboard) about 18 inches square. That goes under the jockey wheel and thus it is always on a flat, smooth surface and is the van is easy to move, sideways, or even a bit forward or back. Our van is quite heavy, but like Lulu, is single axle and they are easier to move around.
We also carry a vehicle stand thing that we put under the A frame to reduce the weight and pressure on the jockey wheel, when staying anywhere for any length of time. Wind the jockey wheel a bit higher than needed, put stand under, the actual prop bit lifts up to almost that height, set it, and lower van onto stand. Leave jockey wheel in place - double surety - but without much weight on it. That means that my piece of board can be removed from the elements and put back while stand is still there.
Another good idea is to have little spirit levels - can buy in van shops - on your A frame. One goes crosswise, one lengthwise - great help in getting van level.
Thanks for that Wendy.
That sounds like a good idea. On my last trip with my little camper trailer, I thought a flat board under the jockey wheel would be helpful.
I have a spirit level which I bought in one of the cheapy shops.
Jules, the maco mule isn't cheap. I just googled, and they're in the range of $300 + !
As I said try second hand.....Al-ko make one too
see trading post
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/
Automotive/Wheels-Tyres-Parts-Accessories/
Search for jockey wheel.............lot there