Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner.
For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate.
This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when the rig releases from the tow vehicle and not cause damage to the shaft.
Believe me I know from experience and have personally picked up a replacement shaft in Adelaide from the supplier of Trailer Mates. AND for those "cheap skates" out there there are several imitations of the real thing. The real mickey mouse trailer mate is around $400-.
JohnR
Hey Jim said
03:39 PM Nov 27, 2016
JohnR wrote:
Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner.
For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate.
This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when the rig releases from the tow vehicle and not cause damage to the shaft.
Believe me I know from experience and have personally picked up a replacement shaft in Adelaide from the supplier of Trailer Mates. AND for those "cheap skates" out there there are several imitations of the real thing. The real mickey mouse trailer mate is around $400-.
JohnR
Hi John R,
Sorry to say it. LOOKS to me like you've been HAD. Pays to shop around. Kind Regards, Jim
jim
like you I purchased mine from repco 18 months ago and because they mucked me around it was discounted to $300
I even got a hat in the package along with the brackets and wheel and flat plate
trail a mate also do a blue mark 2 version which is capable of atm o 3500kg (mine is red and has atm of 2900kg) and it has a 60mm shaft (instead of 50mm)
so you do have to use the bracket that comes with it
maybe the mark 2 version is $400
brian
Radar said
06:15 PM Nov 27, 2016
In the end it really don't matter how much you pay.
The first time you use it on the side of the road to replace a flat tyre, you really appreciate the versatile of the trail a mate jacking system.
Today vdoing some odd jobs around home and needing to move the caravan a few times the hydraulic jack comes into own.
Vince said
06:35 PM Nov 27, 2016
When I bought my Trailer Mate its was the easy on the arms and back and convenience to use as a jack that sold me
Hey Jim said
06:37 PM Nov 27, 2016
Hi Brian,
Yes mine is the same. I had a second HD bracket welded to the frame during manufacture to accommodate a manual power wheel van mover.
( Repco again.)
I'm awhere of the 3900kg blue Mark 2. Not needed in our situation.
Jim
Hey Jim said
06:46 PM Nov 27, 2016
Vince wrote:
When I bought my Trailer Mate its was the easy on the arms and back and convenience to use as a jack that sold me
Hi Vince,
Yep, I too have a stuffed back. Its a must have for long liverty of long termers traveling. I found out the hard way after just 12 weeks away.
The screw system in most jockey wheels are a joke. Take care of your self.
Jim
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Monday 28th of November 2016 12:25:31 AM
JohnR said
09:31 PM Nov 27, 2016
I don't tolerate fools or idiots let alone cheap skates when it comes to 'safety' in caravaning.
JohnR
2weis said
09:49 PM Nov 27, 2016
johnr
I suggest you read the forum rules and moderate your tone
brian
blaze said
10:08 PM Nov 27, 2016
2weis wrote:
johnr I suggest you read the forum rules and moderate your tone brian
why
2weis said
10:51 PM Nov 27, 2016
blaze
calling other members fools idiots and cheapskates surely falls under "personal attack" or at least unfriendly
I can only speak for myself but nothing in my post was disparaging of johnr
below is part of the forum rules
brian
Since starting in 2005, this forum has gained a reputation as being friendly, welcoming and inclusive. We are determined to safeguard that reputation and expect members to follow some basic ground rules.
Posters should refrain from personal attacks. We welcome and encourage healthy discussion and debate but do expect members to show courtesy and respect to one another at all times. If any member or visitor has any concerns about the nature of any of the threads on the forum, or about a specific poster, they should contact the Webmaster immediately and the appropriate action will be taken.
Hey Jim said
12:36 AM Nov 28, 2016
2weis wrote:
blaze calling other members fools idiots and cheapskates surely falls under "personal attack" or at least unfriendly I can only speak for myself but nothing in my post was disparaging of johnr
below is part of the forum rules
brian
Since starting in 2005, this forum has gained a reputation as being friendly, welcoming and inclusive. We are determined to safeguard that reputation and expect members to follow some basic ground rules.
Posters should refrain from personal attacks. We welcome and encourage healthy discussion and debate but do expect members to show courtesy and respect to one another at all times. If any member or visitor has any concerns about the nature of any of the threads on the forum, or about a specific poster, they should contact the Webmaster immediately and the appropriate action will be taken.
Thankyou Brian,
I second that.
Sleep tight and step out on the right side of the bed in the morning.
Posted under the "correct section" Techies' Corner.
For those utilizing leveling blocks/mounts with a trailer mate. The manufacturer/supplier in Adelaide advises that the Trailer Mate plate is placed on say 300 x 300 piece of checker plate.
This allows the trailer mate upright unit to move when the rig releases from the tow vehicle and not cause damage to the shaft.
Believe me I know from experience and have personally picked up a replacement shaft in Adelaide from the supplier of Trailer Mates. AND for those "cheap skates" out there there are several imitations of the real thing. The real mickey mouse trailer mate is around $400-.
JohnR
Hi John R,
Sorry to say it. LOOKS to me like you've been HAD. Pays to shop around.
Kind Regards, Jim
like you I purchased mine from repco 18 months ago and because they mucked me around it was discounted to $300
I even got a hat in the package along with the brackets and wheel and flat plate
trail a mate also do a blue mark 2 version which is capable of atm o 3500kg (mine is red and has atm of 2900kg) and it has a 60mm shaft (instead of 50mm)
so you do have to use the bracket that comes with it
maybe the mark 2 version is $400
brian
In the end it really don't matter how much you pay.
The first time you use it on the side of the road to replace a flat tyre, you really appreciate the versatile of the trail a mate jacking system.
Today vdoing some odd jobs around home and needing to move the caravan a few times the hydraulic jack comes into own.
Hi Brian,
Yes mine is the same. I had a second HD bracket welded to the frame during manufacture to accommodate a manual power wheel van mover.
( Repco again.)
I'm awhere of the 3900kg blue Mark 2. Not needed in our situation.
Jim
Hi Vince,
Yep, I too have a stuffed back. Its a must have for long liverty of long termers traveling. I found out the hard way after just 12 weeks away.
The screw system in most jockey wheels are a joke. Take care of your self.
Jim
-- Edited by Hey Jim on Monday 28th of November 2016 12:25:31 AM
I don't tolerate fools or idiots let alone cheap skates when it comes to 'safety' in caravaning.
JohnR
I suggest you read the forum rules and moderate your tone
brian
why
calling other members fools idiots and cheapskates surely falls under "personal attack" or at least unfriendly
I can only speak for myself but nothing in my post was disparaging of johnr
below is part of the forum rules
brian
Since starting in 2005, this forum has gained a reputation as being friendly, welcoming and inclusive. We are determined to safeguard that reputation and expect members to follow some basic ground rules.
Posters should refrain from personal attacks. We welcome and encourage healthy discussion and debate but do expect members to show courtesy and respect to one another at all times. If any member or visitor has any concerns about the nature of any of the threads on the forum, or about a specific poster, they should contact the Webmaster immediately and the appropriate action will be taken.
Thankyou Brian,
I second that.
Sleep tight and step out on the right side of the bed in the morning.
Jim