- Mar 14, 2005
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We have just changed to a pneumatic jockey wheel, whilst it is much better for moving the van I have two observations after this weekends trip. The original was an alko and the new one is too. The original had a groove in the outer shaft that meant the wheel was locked and would not swing out, this new does not so purley relies on clamping force. Also because it is much wider, it I travel with the wheel fitting alongside the plastic cover at the front of the van, we noticed we have only an inch or two ground clearance. This means when we go over speed bumps, the tyre is hitting and in fact swung out and became loose on on our journey this weekend (not helped by the fact that the aforementioned groove is missing) and obviously I had not tightend the wheel enough. The only way I can get more ground clearance by the looks of it is to travel with the wheel sticking out rather than snuggly fitting against the plastic skirt or remove it completely? Any ideas or help...have you had similar problems when chaging from one type to another?