Need replacement jockey wheel

JuCee
JuCee Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited July 2019 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi all - on our recent trip home we hit a bump and it caught the jockey wheel which is now totally broken - bent forks and damaged tyre.  We have a 2003 Elddis Avante which is fitted with a Winterhoff jockey wheel but there is no part number on it or any of the caravan documents we have.  I measured it is 48mm but I have done lots of searches and there seem to be a few to choose from so not sure which one I should be getting - any advice would be much appreciated.

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited July 2019 #2

    If you can remove it ,i suggest a trip to your local caravan or trailer dealer with it and see what they have,it may be a winterhoff but most are interchangable

  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,303 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2019 #3

    As JVB says most other makes will be interchangeable. Although Winterhoff certainly make 48mm versions. Link to website. These are available from various caravan suppliers

  • lornalou1
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    edited July 2019 #4

    These are getting some good reviews on youtube. Have a look.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmc7JqzWHkQ&t=119s

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,581 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited July 2019 #5

    When we needed a new jockey wheel when on site we visited the nearest dealer who had unbranded and ALKO ones. The ALKO was £2 more and clearly better made so it was no contest for us. Various makes are available but I would be concerned at the quality of makes I have not heard of, as those I have seen have not been that good on inspection. Possibly looking at one first to check it is needed.

  • JuCee
    JuCee Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited July 2019 #6

    Thanks for the advice and suggestions folks - much appreciated.

  • Sandgroper
    Sandgroper Forum Participant Posts: 210
    edited July 2019 #7

    On our latest visit to club sites in the UK the hard standings have quite large gravel surfaces which the nosewheel seems to dig into. I have already replaced the old plastic wheel, which had failed, but will now change to a wider metal wheel.

    There are plenty on the market and they aren't too expensive!

  • Mr H
    Mr H Forum Participant Posts: 356
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    edited July 2019 #8

    Recently we changed our jockey wheel after much deliberation. We chose the one sold through the club shop. Whilst fairly expensive I have been impressed with a number of features. The materials used are very robust, The wheel has bearings making it change direction very easily. The winder is exceptionally light to turn and features a slight locking device to prevent it vibrating undone when travelling in the stored position. This is by far the best jockey wheel we have had. Hope this helps.

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2019 #9

    Little to add.  I had to replace a jockey wheel this season.  Got from my dealer, removal and fitting where simple, just remember not to lose the split pin as the replacement may not come with onesurprised

  • derekcyril
    derekcyril Forum Participant Posts: 408
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    edited July 2019 #10

    Are the jockey wheels breaking ,using a motor mover ? Or like me left it down !!

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited July 2019 #11

    I have to ask- that must have been some bump in the road?? Had you got the JW raised to the max? Just a thought- if it was a bump in the road which caused the damage you have a claim against the council involved for allowing their roads to get to such a shocking state. 

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