Jockey wheel tyre

Posted on 07/10/2019 18:09 by footlooserv

During our first trip in our Elddis Riva Gold 554 we decided to turn it around using the motormover so we faced a lake :) Having seen how easily it turned on tarmac we were not impressed when on "compacted" large stone about 40-50mm diameter. The flat type of wheel struggled to turn direction and also at times go over the stone.It also appears to be quite thin with the risk of breaking easily. No doubt it has been designed to keep the weight down!

Has any a preference to the type of wheel they have fitted? I would have thought the a more rounded profile would be better.

Posted on 07/10/2019 18:28 by EmilysDad

The flat type of wheel struggled to turn direction and ...

Did you have the jockey wheel wound up far enough to clear the slot at the bottom of the jockey wheel tube? 🤔

Not that I've ever done it ... 🙄

Posted on 07/10/2019 18:28 by EmilysDad

The flat type of wheel struggled to turn direction and ...

Did you have the jockey wheel wound up far enough to clear the slot at the bottom of the jockey wheel tube? 🤔

Not that I've ever done it ... 🙄

Posted on 07/10/2019 18:28 by EmilysDad

The flat type of wheel struggled to turn direction and ...

Did you have the jockey wheel wound up far enough to clear the slot at the bottom of the jockey wheel tube? 🤔

Not that I've ever done it ... 🙄

Posted on 08/10/2019 15:18 by

We do that 0001 but it is important that the one with the controller maintains communication if OH is working on the opposite tyre to ensure they have stood clear after brushing the stones of the tyre

Posted on 08/10/2019 15:13 by Amesford

Also when moving off a gravel pitch using the mover take the caravan forward a bit and brush off any gravel stuck on the tyres, not a good idea to have gravel stuck between the rollers and the tyres