Hi the base inner tube of my jockey wheel is rusted and now bent, the outer tube is welded to the trailer any suggestions on a fix ?
Would it be best to cut the old one off and weld a new one on, if so can anyone recommend a heavy duty unit ?
Andrew Vincent
Black Shadow
Hi Andrew
Can you post any photos of the jockey wheel and where its mounted on the trailer? The details vary quite a lot between trailers, so it would help to see the exact problem.
Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight
I have managed to cut the rusty bent part off with enough lift to reach my tow ball but not sure how long it will last
Andrew Vincent Black Shadow
Is it worth cutting away the old one, if easiest just above and below the chassis and get a new bolt or clamp on jockey wheel £30 to £40, saves paying for any welding if you don't have that sort of facility yourself.
Finding a new wheel and metal bits to fit the old stem may be difficult.
Jonathan
I agree with Jonathan. That's an original American trailer, and the jockey wheel is an American design not usually seen in Europe.
The most popular UK style (e.g. Xtremeauto® 48mm Caravan Jockey Wheel 23"> 30" + Clamp - Galvanized Heavy Duty https://amzn.eu/0x2iDRr) uses a clamp which bolts to the chassis, and the vertical tube is clamped at whatever height desired.
The main issue will be positioning it so you have clearance to turn the horizontal winding handle.
Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight
Many Thanks for all you helpful comments
Andrew Vincent
Black Shadow
Get one with a nice robust clamp and strong wheel so that if you need to recover boat with rope extension to your car it will take the load.
I fitted this
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Gerard ~ Oran na Mara ~ M26
Anyone know the correct spec. for the wheel bearing oil seal on the aluminium 26m trailer?
I used R21\SC Single lip nitrile rotary shaft oil seal with garter spring 1 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 inch ref 262 162 37
They appear to have failed!
Gerard ~ Oran na Mara ~ M26
I think that was the best approach Gerard and it looks as though it has quite a bit of life left in it. Sorry I can't help with the seal. I have often found replacing seals a bit of a nightmare unfortunately the bearing surface often gets warn as well as the seal so that the new seal has to sit in a groove which means it doesn't last long. The trailer is getting on so the hubs might be well worn, that said most trailer's do very few miles! Where I have been able I have tried things like spacing the seal to align slightly differently. Try finding a local supplier, I have a good one in a neighbouring town who will suggest different types / manufacturers to help. For instance a double lip might last a little longer even though the second lip is facing the wrong way!
Is it that the seal has let water in or has it just broken up. If the former are you letting the hubs cool before entering water?
Good luck
Jonathan