Do you want to replace or upgrade the jockey wheel on your vehicle? There are a few aspects to think about before making your final choice. Do you require small box trailers or horse float? Or a Twin axle caravan? Do you simply unhook it and then leave the same place or do you have to utilize the jockey wheel to move? What height does it have to be? Do you have a tall offroad camper?
Standard Jockey Wheels
The alko jockey wheel is the one is typically found on small caravans or trailers. They are fitted with tyres that are solid and an ordinary clamp that can be bolted onto the A-Frame. They’re a standard jockey wheel and are ideal for unhooking without any movement.
Larger and extra tall wheel units can also be purchased with the clamps that are standard.
The Swivel Bracket Jockey Wheels
Up the ladder you will find units with Swivel brackets. This means that you do not need to connect the Knott jockey wheel on a regular basis. Instead, you just pull the handle to unlock the locking pins, then turn the wheel downwards. It not only saves your time during setup, but it also means that you do not have to look for a place to store the wheel after it has been removed from use. These brackets are generally fitted with larger, solid rubber wheels for better mobility.
This Extreme OffRoad Ark jockey wheel is made to be strong flexible, user-friendly. The two wheels of a large size provide more space for spreading the weight of the drawbar. This gives unbeatable ability to grip the soft and hard surfaces. Additionally, the trailing yoke design gives you greater maneuverability. The high-performance shaft comes with the capacity to withstand 750kg of dynamic load and four adjustable starting heights that can be adjusted to fit the majority of caravan or trailer. The side winding handle detachable is an additional feature of this simple design.
Ratchet Jockey Wheels
If you have to move a caravan that weighs a lot over uneven ground or to a restricted area it is worth considering the use of a ratchet jockey. They allow a single person to steer larger caravans into places that are impossible to accomplish while connected to a tow vehicle. It is the Alko Power Mover is among the first models to be equipped that had a lever and ratchet system that is suitable to move single axle caravans having the ball weight up to 150kg. The next model on the list comes the double wheel EasyMover made for twin axle caravans and a the capacity to hold 900kg in static mode.
Trailer Valet Movers
It is the Trailer Valet range is becoming more sought-after within Australia. Australian market. Based on the ratchet-jockey wheel, they feature multi-gear technology with safety features that allow for easy and safe movement in an angle that can be as steep as 10 degrees. There are two models available The 5X is made for single axle caravans trailers for horses and horse floats with a maximum weight of 2200kg. It comes with a strong mounting bracket that attaches to the drawbar, a side crank handle that can be wound and an auto-engaged safety break. It is the Trailer Valet XL is designed for larger caravans , and can effortlessly transport trailers that have an ATM that can reach 4500lbs. It is also gear driven with the side winding handle or the drill attachment that comes with it can be used with a cordless drill 18v for those who prefer. The XL connects to the trailer using the 50mm ball coupling which means it can be use on multiple trailers without mounting brackets.
Trail-A-Mate Hydraulic Jockey Wheel and Jack
Its Trail-A-Mate is a premium multi-purpose caravan accessory. In less than a second the wheel can be converted into a hydraulic jack that has an lifting capacity of up to 1000kg. It is equipped with a 50mm shaft and can be used with the standard clamps that are already attached to the A-frame. The kit comes with two brackets that connect to the cross-member of the chassis to in the rear end of the wheel’s axle to give a secure lifting location. Simply swap the wheel that is detachable with the base plate that comes with it and then attach the lifting clamp, and then place the bracket that is under-located at the rear of the wheel. It is now possible to lift a trailer or caravan by using the 2900kg ATM for quick repair or replacement of wheels.
Twin Jockey Wheel Suit Caravan Movers
If you own a 12V motor attached to your caravan, you must use the most robust two wheeler. Built with bigger rubber wheels that are solid and a steel centres, they offer the extra strength needed for this kind of setup. Twin wheel technology allows the smooth pivoting of the wheels and provides greater grip on uneven or sloped terrain.
