Trailequip Trends and Info

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.

Trailer parts are just like any other vehicle parts—they can and will wear down over time. Knowing whether they need to be repaired or replaced isn’t always easy, though. We recommend consulting with a trailer repair professional when assessing the state of your trailer’s parts. They’ll let you know if it’s time to replace them or not.