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[MikeB_374236518]

I have purchased a pneumatic jockey wheel because we have a gravel drive but I don't know what pressure it should be. Can anyone help?

When I get the refillable gas system installed, seems less hassle for touring here and abroad. Should I have a BBQ outlet fitted at the same time, any body had experience good or bad? I assume it will be on the opposite side to the awning.

Also as I shall be touring the continent what is the French and Spanish for diesel and are the hoses black in both countries?

The other mike b

 

[cris_408518]

France and Spain Diesel is called GAZOLE or Gas Oil. Its pretty clear and they have the fat nozels for diesel as well.

Before fitting a refillable gas system, check where you can get it filled. And diesel is cheaper than unleaded in Europe.

Garages in general will only let you fill vehicles not other systems such as caravans you might find.

No doubt somebody here will put you right.

 

[Lutz]

I wouldn't have thought that the pressure of a pneumatic jockey wheel was that important so long as you don't pump it up so hard that it shatters the wheel rim (if it's plastic) and it doesn't exceed the max. pressure specified on the tyre sidewall. I'd just put enough air in so that the tyre barely shows some deflection when it takes the full noseweight.

 

[JohnE1]

Pneumatic jockey wheel pressure around 2.1bar

 

[WatsonJohnG]

The plastic jockey wheel will explode if you overinflate

Been there done that after checking pressure on tyre of old steel jockey wheel

30psi is about right

 

[gary]

I'm not saying 30psi is the wrong pressure but the purpose of using this type of tyre is to allow better movement over soft or bumpy ground than a hard or solid tyre.

For this then you need only enough pressure to keep the tyre on the rim and support the nose weight of the van without crushing the tyre to the ground over a bump!. It matter not if the tyre appears flatter than tyres normally appear as it's this extra softness that allows the tyre to ride over rather than try to push out the way as it goes.

At a guess then I would think the tyre a 1/4 flat as a starting point.

 

[Neil_374240133]

I'm not saying 30psi is the wrong pressure but the purpose of using this type of tyre is to allow better movement over soft or bumpy ground than a hard or solid tyre.

For this then you need only enough pressure to keep the tyre on the rim and support the nose weight of the van without crushing the tyre to the ground over a bump!. It matter not if the tyre appears flatter than tyres normally appear as it's this extra softness that allows the tyre to ride over rather than try to push out the way as it goes.

At a guess then I would think the tyre a 1/4 flat as a starting point.

I agree with Gary,

You need to partially deflate the tyre as this will give a larger footprint on the gravel and stop it sinking into the surface. Enough pressure to allow it to role freely on a hard surface and enough for the type of gravel you have.

I guess you'll have to find the right pressure by trial and error.

Good Luck

Neil

 

[MikeB_374236518]

Thanks for the replies on the jockey wheel and gas.

Has anyone used an external gas point?

 

[JeremyClarksson]

Re. BBQ point

We have one and use it a lot, it is fitted in the awning space at the front and the BBQ sits to the left of the A frame in front of the awning.

Personally I would not want one on the r/h side of the van as that would remove the social side of a BBQ.

Still prefer charcoal but this is quicker and cleaner.

 

[MikeB_374236518]

Thanks for the reply, I'll wait for the summer to decide what to do after looking at other campers.

 

[BigAl1]

Hi Mike B

Are Diesel hoses black in Spain & France. I am not sure BUT Diesel hoses are YELLOW at my local Sainsbury's in Birmingham??????????????