Posted on 30/10/2017 13:21
Hi All
Picking up a new caravan in Jan 2018 and was of the mind to ask dealer to fit one of those jockey wheels which also have the nose gauge indicator on them, Was wondering has anyone fitted one and if so they any good? and do they save time? or are they just a waste of time & money?
await replies thanks all!
Posted on 14/11/2017 10:00
I have the Al-Ko noseweight jockey wheel which I fitted myself. It's not rocket science. No need for dealer to fit it for you and charge for the privelege. As others have said the van moves easily over rough surfaces and nose weight can be checked every time without fiddling with extra guages or bathroom scales which just take up useable weight.
Posted on 14/11/2017 10:00 by Chris ArdisI have the Al-Ko noseweight jockey wheel which I fitted myself. It's not rocket science. No need for dealer to fit it for you and charge for the privelege. As others have said the van moves easily over rough surfaces and nose weight can be checked every time without fiddling with extra guages or bathroom scales which just take up useable weight.
Posted on 14/11/2017 14:19
We have one and I would agree it is very useful, particularly in deep gravel. However, as it is over twice as heavy as the standard jockey, there is certainly no weight saving on the van, unless it is removed for traveling. Given the extra 5 kg, so close to the hitch, it could even compromise the ideal hitch load.
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