Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Jockey Wheels Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonZipster
31/10/2009 at 8:22pm
 Location: Berkshire
 Outfit: Audi Q7 - Unicorn Barcelona View Zipster's Profile View Profile   Reply to Zipster Reply   Quote Zipster Quote  
Joined: 08/8/2006

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   250
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Preferences - Solid Rubber / Plastic or Pneumatic.

Came home tonight used Motor Mover to Park Caravan and a small hiss and the Pneumatic Wheel has came away from the wheel rim, probably the way I was moving the van didn't help.

Is there a correct way to set up up the Jockey to move a van with Motor Mover..?


PersonGram
31/10/2009 at 8:40pm
 Location: Padded Cell
 Outfit: Calvin Klein Straitjacket & manacles View Gram's Profile View Profile   Reply to Gram Reply   Quote Gram Quote  
Joined: 22/9/2004

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2931
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Not about "setting up" the jockey wheel, but from experience I have less problems moving the van backwards wherever possible (the jockey wheel trailing...).
Of course, what totally dictates whether backwards or forwards, is where you're moving the van to or from - when I was on a (very) muddy field, moving the van forwards just dug the jockey wheel straight in - reversing; no problem!

Gram

-------------
What's the difference between a chicken?


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

Personmickeyb
31/10/2009 at 8:50pm
 Location: Kent Coast
 Outfit: Adria Action + Xtrail View mickeyb's Profile View Profile   Reply to mickeyb Reply   Quote mickeyb Quote  
Joined: 08/6/2003

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1702
Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Don't think you can set the jockey wheel. It will always swivel around to follow the direction of the van. As long as it is turning freely and swivelling it should be no prob. As for a preference I find the solid rubber are a bit narrow and dig in the soft ground, the pneumatic are rather bulky when slid up into the A frame fairing so prefer the wide flat of the plastic type. I've used all three and have a Powertouch mover. If you have trouble getting the tyre to seal on the rim, loop a thin rope or cord around the circumfirence then stick a screwdriver or similar under the cord and twist it so it tightens around the tyre. This will push the beading out to seal on the rim. Stick airline on it and away you go. And yes, its happened to me before I had the mover,ever tried to move a van with a flat jockey wheel especially when its in the drive gateway of a shared drive when the neighbour is waiting to get his car out. Mick


Personmichael
04/11/2009 at 3:07pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold View michael's Profile View Profile   Reply to michael Reply   Quote michael Quote  
Joined: 30/6/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   23517
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
pneumatic tyre jockey wheel i have just got has now been removed.it kept getting jammed under the A frame making it impossible to raise the jockey wheel.have gone back to the solid tyre type.

-------------
the only silly question is the one you do not ask.


Personrustyfrog
04/11/2009 at 6:15pm
 Location: Chorley
 Outfit:  Sterling 480 Continental - VolvoV90 View rustyfrog's Profile View Profile   Reply to rustyfrog Reply   Quote rustyfrog Quote  
Joined: 21/4/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1266
Site Reviews Total: 9
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
We have a Powrtouch mover.
I have tried both pneumatic and solid.
The mover seems to work better wither the pneumatic but would not stow into the A frame properly for towing.
I was always afraid of going over speed humps as it was somewhat lower than it should be. This meant taking it off each time for travelling.
I soon got fed up with that so its back to a fairly wide solid!

-------------
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left - Seasick Steve 2008


Advertisement



Persondoit
04/11/2009 at 7:18pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Bailey Orion 560-5 View doit's Profile View Profile   Reply to doit Reply   Quote doit Quote  
Joined: 12/1/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   729
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 1  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 2
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 8
Site Nights 2018: 0
My van is fitted with a fairly wide plastic jockey wheel and using the powrtouch either forwards or backwards causes no problems at all, even on gravel. If you jockey wheel assembly is well greased and in good condition you should have no problems with it at all. And i agree that pneumatic wheels may smooth out the bumps when using a mover, but they are alot bigger so will not lift up as high, and at my storage site i have seen these type of wheels with flat tyres. Oh dear....

-------------
Why am i doing this instead of camping??!!


PersonJimff5
04/11/2009 at 7:57pm
 Location: Belfast
 Outfit: Elddis Avante 574 BMW X1 View Jimff5's Profile View Profile   Reply to Jimff5 Reply   Quote Jimff5 Quote  
Joined: 11/11/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   380
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
If we have trouble with the jockey wheel digging in I just ask BH to sit on the loo (end bathroom!) and that takes a load off the noseweight.

-------------
JimF


PersonThe 2 Tops
05/11/2009 at 4:43pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift Challenger Sport 524 VW Carave View The 2 Tops's Profile View Profile   Reply to The 2 Tops Reply   Quote The 2 Tops Quote  
Joined: 01/8/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4789
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Our jockey-wheel is the solid type, and it does tend to dig in on soft ground or thickly laid gravel.  I have been considering a change to a pneumatic wheel, but it does mean a completely new unit.

One way that can deflate a pneumatic wheel is if you are on soft ground or thick gravel, and you try to do a tight turn by alternating the direction of the two road wheels (i.e., "turning on the spot")  This will cause a sideways dragging action of the A-frame and, if the wheel is not reasonably facing the direction in which it is being pulled, then the sideways force may cause the seal between tyre-bead and rim to be disturbed, and resultant loss of air pressure.

Bertie.



-------------
The 2 Tops


Personjohnks
05/11/2009 at 4:52pm
 Location: Hampshire
 Outfit: None Entered View johnks's Profile View Profile   Reply to johnks Reply   Quote johnks Quote  
Joined: 17/10/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1809
Site Reviews Total: 10
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Changed ours to pneumatic and it is much better with a mover. Doesn't dig in.

Good supplier here with excellent prices.

http://www.leisure-mart.co.uk/shop/Vprod2.asp?cat=28001331



-------------
John


PersonVectratot
05/11/2009 at 5:03pm
 Location: DURHAM
 Outfit: Mondeo TItanium 140 Avondale Mayfly 25 View Vectratot's Profile View Profile   Reply to Vectratot Reply   Quote Vectratot Quote  
Joined: 21/3/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2526
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Of all pneumatic jockey wheels I`ve had none of them have been tubeless



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5444 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder