So I want to get the centre mount jockey wheel. My A-frame does not have the cross-section on it. So it would be okay if I took it in to get welded in?
The only other issue would be to reroute the handbrake cables as they currently first run down the centre and then out to the sides.
TIA
shakey55 said
06:21 AM Nov 9, 2023
I just removed my centre mount jockey wheel, I found it a pain. Replaced with a Ark xo750
If that is what you want, I cant see a problem having cross member welded. Just be careful with handbrake workings.
-- Edited by shakey55 on Thursday 9th of November 2023 06:23:54 AM
rodsfromday said
06:36 AM Nov 9, 2023
shakey55 wrote:
I just removed my centre mount jockey wheel, I found it a pain. Replaced with a Ark xo750
If that is what you want, I cant see a problem having cross member welded. Just be careful with handbrake workings.
-- Edited by shakey55 on Thursday 9th of November 2023 06:23:54 AM
I have fitted caravan movers so I thought it might be easier to move with a centre jockey wheel. I am looking at getting this. Had some good reviews.
I find centre mounted jockey wheels difficult to attach and remove - wrist strength not as good as it used to be.
Welding draw bar "Will" void chassis warranty - The reasoning for this is the potential to "heat treat" the steel making it lose strength. If you consider welding in a cross member ensure it is done by a professional MTA technician, chassis repairer or Automotive Engineer (legal requirement) - it is not a handyman job.
rodsfromday said
04:48 PM Nov 9, 2023
Possum3 wrote:
I find centre mounted jockey wheels difficult to attach and remove - wrist strength not as good as it used to be.
Welding draw bar "Will" void chassis warranty - The reasoning for this is the potential to "heat treat" the steel making it lose strength. If you consider welding in a cross member ensure it is done by a professional MTA technician, chassis repairer or Automotive Engineer (legal requirement) - it is not a handyman job.
I am looking at getting the jockey wheel thats permanently mounted.
I have a good friend who is a qualified and very experienced welder to do it for me.
Craig1 said
08:54 PM Nov 9, 2023
Just make sure you have adequate clearance when going through a dip or driveway then, so it does not scrape or bend.
rodsfromday said
07:11 AM Nov 10, 2023
Craig1 wrote:
Just make sure you have adequate clearance when going through a dip or driveway then, so it does not scrape or bend.
Thanks will do
shakey55 said
06:42 AM Nov 11, 2023
rodsfromday wrote:
shakey55 wrote:
I just removed my centre mount jockey wheel, I found it a pain. Replaced with a Ark xo750
If that is what you want, I cant see a problem having cross member welded. Just be careful with handbrake workings.
-- Edited by shakey55 on Thursday 9th of November 2023 06:23:54 AM
I thought it might be easier to move with a centre jockey wheel.
Thanks
I understand your thoughts, but will you ever push the caravan around by hand?
rodsfromday said
08:40 AM Nov 13, 2023
shakey55 wrote:
rodsfromday wrote:
shakey55 wrote:
I just removed my centre mount jockey wheel, I found it a pain. Replaced with a Ark xo750
If that is what you want, I cant see a problem having cross member welded. Just be careful with handbrake workings.
-- Edited by shakey55 on Thursday 9th of November 2023 06:23:54 AM
I thought it might be easier to move with a centre jockey wheel.
Thanks
I understand your thoughts, but will you ever push the caravan around by hand?
So I want to get the centre mount jockey wheel. My A-frame does not have the cross-section on it. So it would be okay if I took it in to get welded in?
The only other issue would be to reroute the handbrake cables as they currently first run down the centre and then out to the sides.
TIA
I just removed my centre mount jockey wheel, I found it a pain. Replaced with a Ark xo750
If that is what you want, I cant see a problem having cross member welded. Just be careful with handbrake workings.
-- Edited by shakey55 on Thursday 9th of November 2023 06:23:54 AM
I have fitted caravan movers so I thought it might be easier to move with a centre jockey wheel. I am looking at getting this. Had some good reviews.
Thanks
Welding draw bar "Will" void chassis warranty - The reasoning for this is the potential to "heat treat" the steel making it lose strength. If you consider welding in a cross member ensure it is done by a professional MTA technician, chassis repairer or Automotive Engineer (legal requirement) - it is not a handyman job.
I am looking at getting the jockey wheel thats permanently mounted.
I have a good friend who is a qualified and very experienced welder to do it for me.
Thanks will do
I understand your thoughts, but will you ever push the caravan around by hand?
No i have caravan movers fitted.