jockey wheel(s)

jimricho · Guru

jockey wheel(s)

irma · Newbie

We bought a 2nd hand caravan which had 2 jockey wheels included. One we use as normal when the van is in situ; the other one is with a heavy tyre and a tube, which we use when we need to put the van in a tight space/turn without the car attached. Now what I need to know: do we use the jockey wheel with the tyre on it's own or can the 2 jockey wheels be used in tandem. My argument is that only one jockey wheel can be used at a time as one would hamper the mobility of the other.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

irma

only use one jockey wheel at a time, either will do the job

irma · Newbie

Thanks for that quick reply. smile

Cupie · Guru

jimricho wrote:
(actually in my case it has a plate where the wheel is normally mounted) handy for giving me additional reach (or lack thereof) when levelling the rig on sloping ground. I can lower the drawbar to where the hitch is almost sitting on the ground.

PS: Welcome to the forum,

Jim

-- Edited by jimricho on Tuesday 21st of February 2012 06:41:51 PM

I could do with one of those .. sick of digging holes to allow me to attach the jockey wheel.

PeterD · Guru

Cupie wrote:
I could do with one of those .. sick of digging holes to allow me to attach the jockey wheel.

Try one of these - http://www.allstatestrailerspares.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=54&products_id=922&osCsid=2bbe90b94dcc9426968381805587eabc

Shorter ones are available.

jimricho · Guru

That's the one I have, I find it very handy.

My normal jockey wheel is one of those ratchet types with a handle to help moving the rig. I have the ratchet one mounted in a swing-over bracket so I don't need to remove it for travelling but it is removable for storage.