Ratchet Jockey Wheel How Too

Hi - is yours a single wheel or two wheel one? You can set them to move forward, backwards or freewheel and you push it.

I have a single wheel and only use it to manipulate the camper in my garage area. Ii wouldnt try it up my driveway since I had my first one shear off at the rim, the actual rim itself came apart due to stress and forces from sideways movement on level concrete and at correct air pressure too. SO definately would not use on a slope without having concerns that one day you would find a real problem occur. Also not sure i would trust the 'teeth' not to shear off under so much load from forces on a slope. Depending on the actual brand though as most are copies of original Maco wheels. Plenty made in china ones still call themselves a maco wheel but aren't.

I will however replace my single wheel with a two wheel one simply to make it easier for me to turn and move my camper or van around - even on flat concrete. Since my back injury and spine surgery any little bit helps. Just waiting for the right one to come along at the right price. Happy camping with the new camper, cheers....

Hi , Mine is a single wheel also.. I sort of figured out the forward backward thing but there was a lot of tension on it & wasn't real simple.
I used it on the concrete & isn't too bad , just need a bit of practice I think..

Thxs SS

Hi ss--ss

Would be good if you got some silicone spray and give it a good dose. It will make it so much easier to use, especially if you do it before each use.

Like Tenpounder i also have a Maco (single wheel).Mine is fitted with a brake that engages if the lever is dropped,very useful.It is heavier that the standard wheel but to date has prooved invaluable.