What size is a caravan jockey wheel?

What size is a caravan jockey wheel?

The 35mm, 42mm, 48mm, 48mm serrated, 60mm, and 63mm. So, for light weight trailers, a 35mm would be the best fit. For larger trailers and some unbraked boat trailers, you would require a 42mm. And heavy duty commercial trailers would normally require a 48mm serrated, 60, or 63mm diameter.

Are all caravan jockey wheels the same?

There is a pretty wide range of caravan jockey wheels to choose from. Either solid plastic, air (pneumatic), rubber and even motorised. They are made to various qualities and at different price points.

Are jockey wheels compatible?

Any Shimano ones will fit. Just make sure you get a pair, as the top and bottom ones are different sized. Doesn’t matter about 9/10 speed, they’ll all work.

How do you size a jockey wheel?

You first need to consider the load on your jockey wheel. Calculate the weight of your boat including when it’s loaded with gear, plus the trailer weight then add an extra 20% as a safety margin. This is the weight your jockey wheel should be capable of carrying.

Are pneumatic jockey wheels any good?

Pneumatic wheels perform much better that solid ones. Their superior performance is particularly the case on loose surfaces such as gravel since they ride over the rough surface better. For this reason, I recently opted to replace the solid wheel of my AL-KO Premium caravan jockey wheel with a pneumatic one.

Can you replace a jockey wheel?

If your jockey wheels are looking worn out by rust or their teeth have worn away then a replacement is easy. Most jockey wheels can be simply taken off, cleaned, greased and then put back on the bike. If the old jockey wheels are looking worn out then get yourself a pair of new jockey wheels.

How much weight can a jockey wheel take?

Most jockey wheels start with a rated loading of around 300-350kg, but heavy-duty units are available.

How much weight can a jockey wheel hold?

8” MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY: Up to 750kg Static Load. These Jockey Wheels typically have an 8” wheel of either solid rubber or a steel rim with a solid rubber tyre. Selection is largely personal preference, although the steel rim type offers an additional 50kg capacity and roller bearings.

What are heheight(B) jockey wheels?

HEIGHT (B) heavy walled tubing. The retractable wheel operates on the same principle as aircraft landing wheels. All swing up jockey wheels are supplied standard with a 2 bolt bracket. Does not fit standard duty jockey wheels and stands. If you want to weld on a bracket prior to galvanising please request the weld on option.

How big is a Repco jockey wheel?

Repco Jockey Wheel Solid 8in. x 2in. Swivel… Trojan Jockey Wheel With Galvanised Steel… Repco Jockey Wheel Solid 8in. x 2in. With Clamp -… Repco Jockey Wheel Standard Clamp 6in 350kg…

Can You weld on jockey wheels and stands?

Does not fit standard duty jockey wheels and stands. If you want to weld on a bracket prior to galvanising please request the weld on option. Supplied separately. Four position adjustable bracket, with 250mm extension at each to a maximum height of 750mm.