Hi im replacing my original jockey wheel with a trail mate im not happy with the way it looks like it is going to bend and stap at a extension., My question is I don't have access to welder can the jack be used on the existing jockey wheel clamp on the side of the drawbar.
Or does anyone know if there is a bolt on type of clamp for drawbar so I can change position where the trail a mate will go.
-- Edited by outlaw40 on Monday 23rd of July 2018 07:42:06 AM
SouthernComfort said
08:31 AM Jul 23, 2018
Just a bit of food for thought; Some time back I was thinking of using my trail a mate for the same purpose, then realised that if I needed to jack up the 'van when detached from the car it'd be useless having trail a mate tied up acting as the jockey. I've needed to do that twice so far for different reasons, so I prefer to keep it for it's real purpose i.e. a jack.
JayDee said
08:55 AM Jul 23, 2018
I have done some research on hydraulic jockey wheels and my decision is to bypass thr trail a mate and go for the BOS. Unfortunately the BOS product is currently out of stock for some weeks. Google BOS and see the reports etc.
Jay&Dee
Dave1952 said
10:40 AM Jul 23, 2018
I have the Trail a Mate and a standard jockey wheel. If I needed to change a wheel on either van and I was using the Trail a Mate , I would simply use the stabiliser jacks on the corners of the van to support it while changing from the Trail a Mate to the standard jockey wheel. I have done this a couple of times and for the five minutes that the drop down stabiliser jacks have to hold the van, they are more than satisfactory provided no one is in the van at the time. I do not know how they would go if someone was moving around in the van while doing the changeover.
hako said
11:49 AM Jul 23, 2018
A welded on clamp is generally far superior to clamp on types as they never come loose and usually have a larger size screw thread which avoids stripping, and they do strip!
If you take your van to any workshop that does welding or even your local "mens shed" they'll do it on the spot usually for a 6 pack.
Good Luck.
Dave1952 said
01:24 PM Jul 23, 2018
Good advice Denis.
Long Weekend said
07:52 PM Jul 23, 2018
Looks like the BOSS could be helpful as an anti-theft device. Hide the manual crank handle and a potential thief would have to bring their own cordless drill fitted with an adaptor.
The BOSS looks to be a lot lighter than the Trail Mate - I actually gave mine to my son in law to use on their caravan.
Murray
PeterD said
09:32 PM Jul 24, 2018
SouthernComfort wrote:
Just a bit of food for thought; Some time back I was thinking of using my trail a mate for the same purpose, then realised that if I needed to jack up the 'van when detached from the car it'd be useless having trail a mate tied up acting as the jockey. I've needed to do that twice so far for different reasons, so I prefer to keep it for it's real purpose i.e. a jack.
If you are using Trail-A-Mate to lift the van, the van should be attached to the vehicle. The only jack that is safe to lift an uncoupled van is a trolley jack.
JayDee said
08:24 AM Jul 25, 2018
JayDee wrote:
I have done some research on hydraulic jockey wheels and my decision is to bypass thr trail a mate and go for the BOS. Unfortunately the BOS product is currently out of stock for some weeks. Google BOS and see the reports etc.
Jay&Dee
Yesterday we placed a sort of temp order for the 5 rib BOS As soon as stock arrives they will contact me and then the order will be processed. Could all happen within a couple of weeks.
Thought I we share this with anyone looking for a new Jockey wheel.
We have no interest in this company except to buy their product.
Jay&Dee
SouthernComfort said
01:37 PM Jul 25, 2018
PeterD wrote:
SouthernComfort wrote:
Just a bit of food for thought; Some time back I was thinking of using my trail a mate for the same purpose, then realised that if I needed to jack up the 'van when detached from the car it'd be useless having trail a mate tied up acting as the jockey. I've needed to do that twice so far for different reasons, so I prefer to keep it for it's real purpose i.e. a jack.
If you are using Trail-A-Mate to lift the van, the van should be attached to the vehicle. The only jack that is safe to lift an uncoupled van is a trolley jack.
For raising side of the van (wheel change etc.) I wouldn't jack it up at all when it's detached from the car. However, having the Trail a mate separate has come in very handy on the odd occasion, for example jacking up the A bar to raise the jockey when its wheel sank in soft ground. Once raised off the ground I was able to underpin the jockey wheel with a block. Couldn't have done this if the Trail a mate itself had been in use as the jockey. Totally safe, van wheels remained on the ground.
Hi im replacing my original jockey wheel with a trail mate im not happy with the way it looks like it is going to bend and stap at a extension., My question is I don't have access to welder can the jack be used on the existing jockey wheel clamp on the side of the drawbar.
Or does anyone know if there is a bolt on type of clamp for drawbar so I can change position where the trail a mate will go.
Thanks
www.caravansplus.com.au/images_tiff/2017/a-Alko-premium-wide-clamp-caravansplus-caravan-parts-accessoriesl.jpg
Thanks would that fit on the outback chassis?
no idea, you would have to measure it .
Here's the link i meant to put up. pretty sure they would have something to suit.
www.caravansplus.com.au/alko-premium-wide-clamp-629915-p-16836.html
-- Edited by outlaw40 on Monday 23rd of July 2018 07:42:06 AM
I have done some research on hydraulic jockey wheels and my decision is to bypass thr trail a mate and go for the BOS. Unfortunately the BOS product is currently out of stock for some weeks. Google BOS and see the reports etc.
Jay&Dee
If you take your van to any workshop that does welding or even your local "mens shed" they'll do it on the spot usually for a 6 pack.
Good Luck.
Looks like the BOSS could be helpful as an anti-theft device. Hide the manual crank handle and a potential thief would have to bring their own cordless drill fitted with an adaptor.
The BOSS looks to be a lot lighter than the Trail Mate - I actually gave mine to my son in law to use on their caravan.
Murray
If you are using Trail-A-Mate to lift the van, the van should be attached to the vehicle. The only jack that is safe to lift an uncoupled van is a trolley jack.
Yesterday we placed a sort of temp order for the 5 rib BOS As soon as stock arrives they will contact me and then the order will be processed. Could all happen within a couple of weeks.
Thought I we share this with anyone looking for a new Jockey wheel.
We have no interest in this company except to buy their product.
Jay&Dee
For raising side of the van (wheel change etc.) I wouldn't jack it up at all when it's detached from the car. However, having the Trail a mate separate has come in very handy on the odd occasion, for example jacking up the A bar to raise the jockey when its wheel sank in soft ground. Once raised off the ground I was able to underpin the jockey wheel with a block. Couldn't have done this if the Trail a mate itself had been in use as the jockey. Totally safe, van wheels remained on the ground.