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jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:42 am
by andrew Greenfield (deleted)
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help please. is it ok to use the mover with jockey wheel up. I have a kerb to negotiate. Complete novice, leaving for France on Wednesday.


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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:57 pm
by Pepé Le Pew • | 2.752 Posts

A timber wedge against the kerb is probably the best thing, though any kind of improvised ramp will do - a split log, a couple of scraps of wood or a suitably-sized stone or two.

You can always help by taking some of the weight of the hitch end yourself as it negotiates the kerb's rise, but unless you're used to deadlifting 70 kilos it's an ideal opportunity to put your back out.

The van won't balance on two wheels. Well, that's not quite true. It will if you put 70 kilos of gold bullion right at the back...

In the immortal words of Charlie Croker: "Hang on lads, I've got a great idea..."

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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:34 pm
by Randa france • | 13.261 Posts

I like Charlie Croker. He's a great Self Preservationist. Not a lot of people know that !

Randa

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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:13 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)
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'You're only meant to .... ... .... ...'

'Well the rain came, I thought you'd leave
'Cos I knew how much you loved the sun.
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Through the darkest nights I've ever known'.
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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:13 pm
by mr_underhill • | 688 Posts

I hope you are not being ageist ? Some of us were only young then !! and don't wish to get any older...( 16 according to my brain !)

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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:35 pm
by andrew Greenfield (deleted)
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Many thanks.


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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:36 pm
by andrew Greenfield (deleted)
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Been humming that song all week.


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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:38 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)
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What?

Matt Monroe's 'On Day's Like These'?

'Well the rain came, I thought you'd leave
'Cos I knew how much you loved the sun.
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Through the darkest nights I've ever known'.
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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:52 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.590 Posts

Andrew,
as well as wheel chocks I carry a short levelling ramp, a lighter duty version of what motorhome owners use. This is good for getting the van level across the axle, gives a bit more lift or stability on soft ground for a corner steady and would be useful for the situation you have.

Colin

Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice new white 430.
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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:02 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)
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With any ramp you have to be careful that the back isn't angled such that it might leave a gap between ramp and kerb. If there is a gap you can bet that sometime a wheel will drop in it and push the ramp rearwards whilst the wheel thumps to the floor and you have to reposition and try again. Learned the hard way.

'Well the rain came, I thought you'd leave
'Cos I knew how much you loved the sun.
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Through the darkest nights I've ever known'.
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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:06 am
by Poptop320 • | 2.631 Posts

I remember when i first got my Familia and put on a motor mover. I approached my drive which has a slight slope at 90 degrees. As the back wheels touched the kerb it reared up like a baby elephant, waving its nose (hitch) at my neighbour who was stood at the fence watching.. I now approach it at an angle...

When I go on holiday I like to pop my top!


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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:31 pm
by andrew Greenfield (deleted)
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Hooked up and ready to go, thanks for all advise. Must run before son sees the mess we have made of his lawn!


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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:31 pm
by andrew Greenfield (deleted)
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Advice....sorry


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RE: jockey wheel

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:25 pm
by Randa france • | 13.261 Posts

Let us know how you get on

Randa

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