Jockey wheel tyre

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 16:32

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Andy1

A number of years ago there were numerous discussions re jockey wheel setups. A few of us replaced the BT installed unit (AL-KO?) with the Maco Mule. At the same time some of us had the pneumatic tyre filled with a silicone product. With ours after a number of years use, we aim for circa 290kg ball weight, the filler started to protrude out of a split in the tyre. This week we had the original replaced with a solid (3.00 x 10 Magnum Resilient) tyre. Seems about the same weight as the silicone filled unit & will see us out. Cost $80.

Andy

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Reply By: Pixellator - Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 20:57

Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 20:57

Andy

Where did you go to have that done?
Was the replacement on the Al-Ko or your Maco Mule?

Should anyone be interested, I have a dual-wheel Maco Mule unit brand new never used still in its bag, for sale. Just decided to put a Vehicle Components stand on the A-frame instead. In two and a half years continual travel, I have only used the jockey wheel a few times- the jack/stand is that good!

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Bob

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Follow Up By: Andy1 - Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 22:05

Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 22:05

Bob

The replacement was on the Maco Mule, we gave our Al-Ko to a friend with a lighter van. I can not remember if the Al-Ko has the split rim which is required for the solid tyre. The change was made by our local tyre guy in Tannum Sands (Qld).

Andy

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Reply By: Paul and Barb - Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 23:17

Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 at 23:17

Hi Andy,

We also had ours filled with silicone a few years ago, but have noticed that it is starting to break down. It gives the appearance as though it is going flat, I have been thinking about a replacement lately and will follow up on your information.

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Paul.

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Reply By: Willie - Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 00:29

Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 00:29

I was talking to the guy at Barnes Caravans in Sydney , asking him about getting a solid wheel for the standard BT jockey wheel ( Alko ?) . He said it was not possible , but that he had filled his with water . I am not sure what advantage this has gave him .

Is the only way to get a solid wheel , to change over to this Maco Mule system ?

The chap I bought the van from said he had had problems with the tyre going flat , and he provided me with a spare tube .

Willie .

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