Replacement Jack Wheel 2005 320

TravelinStovetop
TravelinStovetop Member Posts: 14
edited June 2022 in Products and Accessories
We just purchased a 2005 T@B 320 and the hitch wheel looks to be in pretty bad shape. We'd like to replace it before heading out on the road next week. Does anyone know the size and best place to purchase another? We are on Ontario, Canada. TIA!

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  • Geo
    Geo Member Posts: 160
    @TravlinStovetop,  try this
    Alko 6" Jockey Wheel Trailer Caravan Genuine Alko | eBay
    Many parts for our DM T@B's are available in the UK.
    Geo & Liz
    T@BMahal
    '04  #100
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    edited June 2022
    If just the wheel is bad, something like this makes a good replacement.  A 5 inch long bolt 5/8 in diameter is needed for an axel.10 Solid Rubber Tire



    https://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-x-2-1-2-half-inch-solid-rubber-tire-35459.html

    Alko specification:
    10" Jockey heavy duty wheel only.
    The AL-KO Jockey Wheel with Galvanised centre and Solid Tyre 250mm is designed for stability, durability, ease of operation and long service life.
    • Wheel diameter 250mm / 10"
    • Tread width 84mm
    • Width at axle 104mm
    • Solid tyre
    • Galvanised steel centre
    • Plastic axle bearing / bush
    • Suitable for up to 19mm axle (nominally 20mm diameter ID bush)
    • Suitable for all caravans and all trailers
    • High-quality corrosion protection
    • Wheel is rated to 400kg

  • TravelinStovetop
    TravelinStovetop Member Posts: 14
    Thank you SO much!
  • TravelinStovetop
    TravelinStovetop Member Posts: 14
    Upon further examination....the metal on the bottom of the jack where the wheel is, looks to be slightly cracked. We will be travelling a lot and need it to be safe. Our tire guy who just serviced our Jeep had a look at it and said it might be an idea to replace the entire thing (green and red arrows) as the top is also missing a handle to make it easier to turn. He said we could check out Trailer World here in Ontario....OR is there a place that sells vintage T@B (2005) jacks?
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,262
    https://www.caravanparts.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=alko+jockey+wheel&search=
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • TravelinStovetop
    TravelinStovetop Member Posts: 14
    We are hoping to get on the road in the next week and there's a few things that need to be fixed but I am wondering short of ordering an entire new jack, would a jack foot suffice? Long or short? I'm not sure a jack from Harvest, AL would be received on time (I am in Canada)...
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Aside from not allowing you to roll the TaB into a desired position, a Jack foot works well.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    The ALKO tongue jack on the DM T@Bs does not have a removable foot or wheel.  Some similar size wheel and axel retrofit is the only quick fix. 

  • TravelinStovetop
    TravelinStovetop Member Posts: 14
    The bottom tube with the wheel attached came right out and off when the jack was high. Someone else on YouTube said they remove their wheel while driving as it is illegal in some states to keep it on while on the highways.... ?
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    That works with the later nüCamp built TaBs, but the DM TaBs with the AL-KO Jockey Wheel, the jack shaft And wheel assembly are one welded up unit, and the wheel retracts up into the area in front of the hitch, giving the proper ground clearance whilst towing.  

    @t@TravelinStovetop, I would just replace the Jack shaft and wheel with a replacement unit.  For a temp fix, you might be able to weld the crack?
    Cheers 
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,262
    TravelinStovetop said:
    We are hoping to get on the road in the next week and there's a few things that need to be fixed but I am wondering short of ordering an entire new jack, would a jack foot suffice? Long or short? I'm not sure a jack from Harvest, AL would be received on time (I am in Canada)...
    Actually, the link I posted was from the UK, I am in Harvest, AL
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL

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