New Trailer Jack Wheel Conversion

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• Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232

  July 2015

  Looks like a nice solution to your problem.  Not really fond of the plastic wheel either.
  

  
  States the T@Bpole has camped, so far
  Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
  Sterling, VA
  

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2015

  If it does what you want it to that's what counts.
  I love it when a plan comes together.

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2015

  Your project got me thinking. I also hate those cheep hard plastic wheels. The pneumatic was not quite right for my need either. I did find a 6" direct replacement hard rubber actually poly wheel with ball bearing axel. Thanks your project helped be find an answer to a problem I did not even know I had.

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• jdargis Member Posts: 305

  July 2015

  What brand and where did you purchase the poly wheel?

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• Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,861

  July 2015

  jdargis said:

  What brand and where did you purchase the poly wheel?

  Here you go!
  
  http://www.accesscasters.com/ac-2712-6-swivel-plate-caster-poly-on-poly-wheel-900-lb-capacity.aspx
  

  Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2015

  Harbor Freight $14.99 with a 20% off coupon.

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• jdargis Member Posts: 305

  July 2015

  Thanks for the info.
  Jeff

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• Cyclonic Member Posts: 1,232

  July 2015

  Gotta love Harbor Freight.  We live literally blocks from one.  My wife used free coupons for all of her stocking stuffers last year
  

  
  States the T@Bpole has camped, so far
  Nathan & Becky... 2013 Ford F150 FX4 TAB HLR... 2012 LG T@B T@Bpole.
  Sterling, VA
  

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• larrygon Member Posts: 255

  July 2015

  I initially thought about a poly wheel but I needed a pneumatic tire so it would not get stuck between the pavers. Still looking for an inexpensive 6 inch pneumatic tire caster. Harbor Freight had the 8 inch pneumatics for $14.99.

  "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." Albert Einstein
  2015 T@B M@X S White with Grey trim | TV 2021 Ascent Touring | Flagstaff AZ.

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• Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,861

  July 2015

  I had an 8" inflatable tire on my 5-wide Little Guy trailer and if you are in loose or sandy soil this type of adaptation is best since you can move the trailer around with ease.  The issue as noted above is in your ability to raise the trailer up and get the tire on.....  
  
  I solved that issue by fabricating an additional stand (with attached jockey wheel) that was welded inside the trailer frame behind the tongue.  This was pinned into place and once the trailer was jacked up high enough I unpinned the jockey wheel, rotated it down and pinned it back into position and lowered the trailer tongue jack down until all weight was on the portable jockey wheel assembly.  this type of set-up is doable and the trailer is easily maneuverable in loose, sandy soil.  

  Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2015

  Do you have any pictures?

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• JandJ92010 Member Posts: 304

  July 2015

  Tractor Supply has a pretty good selection of casters also.

  The HobbiT@B, 2015-L, towed by a2014 RAM C/V

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• Mercator Member Posts: 237

  July 2015

  larrygon said:

  I initially thought about a poly wheel but I needed a pneumatic tire so it would not get stuck between the pavers. Still looking for an inexpensive 6 inch pneumatic tire caster. Harbor Freight had the 8 inch pneumatics for $14.99.

  Would this one fit as a straight replacement for the plastic wheel?  If so, I think I would switch for the pneumatic tire too.

  Ray and Vida Barrick
  (formerly a 2013 T@B Q M@X); 2015 Jeep Sahara JKU (Max Tow)
  Toronto ON Canada

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2015

  Most of the time with pneumatic wheel and tire combinations the 6" is referring to wheel diameter not tire. It's unclear about axel size 3/8 bearing is to small needs to be 1/2". Measurements are not very clear.

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2015

  Pneumatic tires work fine but if they loose air and they do over time they are useless.

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• jdargis Member Posts: 305

  July 2015

  Also, looking at the specs, it has a 150 lb dynamic load rating, which the tongue weight of a T&B starts at around 150 lb unloaded.

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• MN_Jim Member Posts: 3

  July 2017

  The little trailer jack wheel sank in the mud, so I purchased 2 additional wheels/bushings online and an 1/2 x 8" bolt locally.  

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• dsatwork Member Posts: 744

  July 2017

  MN_Jim said:

  The little trailer jack wheel sank in the mud, so I purchased 2 additional wheels/bushings online and an 1/2 x 8" bolt locally.  

  Wow that is clever

  2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
  

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• Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,739

  July 2017

  Trailer jack training wheels!

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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• Michigan_Mike Member Posts: 2,861

  July 2017

  This still doesn't solve the issue of mud or an uneven surface.  An inflated rubber jockey wheel that can handle the weight will spread out better and does distribute weight much more evenly.  

  Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  July 2017

  Until it's not inflated

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• Pika1 Member Posts: 29

  August 2017

  @dalehelman, do you have the item # for the wheel from Harbor Freight? Side note: #1, holding tank mod is great, #2 cold air deflector mod for ac using old yard sale sign. Works great.

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  August 2017

          HFT # 61651 if I remember correctly 

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• TabberJohn Member Posts: 588

  August 2017 edited August 2017

  Access Casters also lists a 6" no-flat pneumatic (250lbs) that looks like a good candidate:
  http://www.accesscasters.com/6anf62-6-no-flat-pneumatic-wheel.aspx

  2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  

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• Pika1 Member Posts: 29

  August 2017

  @dalehelman, thanks.

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• Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,739

  August 2017

  Wow, your Amazon delivery is uber quick.  Matter of hours.  I am impressed.

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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• RedDoorGals Member Posts: 23

  October 2017 edited October 2017

  Folks: I'm looking for reference item #'s or sources for any of the solid rubber "extra" 6" wheels. The HF reference number listed by Dalehelman takes me to an item which includes the caster. They list an 8" tire; but not a 6" (that I can find).  The 6" solid tires I've found with random web searches turn up wheelbarrow tires rated for only 50 lbs.  Thanks Team!! 
  
  

  2018 T@B CS-S; pulled by a 2010 Toyota Tacoma v6

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• RedDoorGals Member Posts: 23

  October 2017

  Seems like this might work?   http://shop.servicecaster.com/6-x-2-Phenolic-Wheel-p/scc-phr620.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgfDBh8vh1gIVD3F-Ch1IeAYJEAQYAiABEgKB0PD_BwE
  
  
  

  2018 T@B CS-S; pulled by a 2010 Toyota Tacoma v6

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• Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  October 2017

  Dalehelman said:

  Your project got me thinking. I also hate those cheep hard plastic wheels. The pneumatic was not quite right for my need either. I did find a 6" direct replacement hard rubber actually poly wheel with ball bearing axel. Thanks your project helped be find an answer to a problem I did not even know I had.

  Up grade thanks to trikepete.https://m.harborfreight.com/6-in-rubber-heavy-duty-rigid-caster-61647.html

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• TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,092

  October 2017

  
  
  Is this kind of tire better than the original? 

  Terry & Jody...  2016 Dodge Ram 1500
  2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
  T@bbey  Road   
  Appleton,  WI
  
  
  
  
  
  

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