Q. What is the weight of the trailer?
- As a general rule of thumb, select a jockey wheel with a rating of at least 10% of the overall weight. Eg a 2500kg trailer should use a 250kg rated jockey wheel.
Q. Will the trailer be pulled around on its jockey?
- If the trailer is likely to be stationary between uses, consider using a jockey stand. With less moving parts they are longer lasting and more cost effective than a wheel option
Q. What terrain is the jockey being used on?
- Beach launch boat trailers prefer a pneumatic tyre – their larger size makes them travel better on wet sand.
- General use trailers use a single 6” or 8” solid tyre.
- Heavy trailers and aggregate surfaces are better suited to a dual jockey wheel to reduce wear on the tyres.
Q. What type of fixing is best for my jockey wheel?
- There are 3 main ways to fix your jockey wheel. Weld on, U-Bolt and Bolt-Thru.
- For retrofit jobs, U-bolt is the preferred method.
- Christine Products and Trailparts mounting bracket is compatible
- Some boat trailers have a drop-in jockey wheel. This is a very cost effective option, although not the most practical to use.
Q. What brands are the best?
- It depends on your budget. Christine Products are renowned for having the best jockey in New Zealand. Fulton, an American brand imported by Trailcom is also a sturdy unit. Naturally Trailparts have a comprehensive range of jockey wheels to suit a number of applications as well.
- If you are shopping on a budget, Supercheap have a cost effective range. Also Save Barn, Road Chief, and other Chinese trailer importers.
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