Adding a pneumatic jockey wheel

Steveandmarci · July 2018

I’m looking to install a pneumatic jockey wheel, rather than then hard plastic stock one. Has anyone done this?
Would it require an entire new jack setup or is there one that can act as a plug and play with the existing set up of a 2017 CCS ?

Dalehelman · July 2018

It’s been attempted many times. So far know one has found one small enough. It needs to be about 6” outside diameter. You can find a 6” wheel but the tire diameter is about 8-9”.
I went this route. Wheels from Harbor Freight. 10”x1/2” bolt cut to about 9”.

Sharon_is_SAM · July 2018

We installed a dual caster wheel and it at least rolls better on uneven ground.

rfuss928 · July 2018

There was a post from someone who made one from an industrial pneumatic caster for a DM T@B. Maybe this picture will give you some ideas Dalehelman

The three wheel fix looks effective and easier but if you want big pneumatic....

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Dalehelman · July 2018

Pneumatics roll great. Until they go flat then they are useless.

Sawtooth · July 2018

Found this on YouTube. It looked promising.

Switch to Dual Pneumatic Wheels for your Trailer Jack

rfuss928 · July 2018

I consider the big jockey wheel an important feature of SUNT@B (along with the hand brake). I often reposition the T@B in campsites and move it around the driveway when home. I did replace the cheap original tire/wheel after the tire cracked and leaked. An industrial quality replacement has been trouble free for many seasons.

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TabberJohn · July 2018

Here's some 6" diameter search results of various types --

no-flat pneumatic monoprene -- https://www.accesscasters.com/6anf62-6-no-flat-pneumatic-wheel.aspx (250 lb capacity)

super cushy rubber -- https://shop.castercity.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CB6x2 (350 lb capacity)

off-road look, solid rubber -- https://www.accesscasters.com/ls62pbb-6-x-2-thermo-rubber-on-polyolefin-wheel-with-precision-bearings.aspx (350 lb capacity)

inline skate style, polyurethane -- https://casterconnection.com/6-x-2-cc-apex-wheel.html (1000 lb capacity)

Issues include how well suited for outdoor use, proper size for easy replacement (2" wide axle), and whether any improved rolling resistance compared to the stock wheel.

To spin your trailer on gravel, dirt, grass, or paved pad, I would think a single, rotating pneumatic-style wheel would perform the best. I was going to try that but with two people and an occasional kick the stock wheel has been working fine.

Adding a pneumatic jockey wheel

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