al-ko power engine
An electric motor model called Al-ko comes with a handle and clamp. It is an efficient caravan motor and comes with the original double pawl ratchet system. This model can be mounted on either side of the drawbar, allowing for maximum maneuverability. It is installed on the normal jockey wheel bracket and can be rolled up to a height of 840mm. It comes with a 12-month manufacturer’s warranty.
Ezi-shifta Trojan Ratchet Jockey Wheel
Another model sold by Trojan claims that the Ezi-Shifta Ratchet Jockey spinner is easy to operate and can handle moving 2 tons on a flat surface with minimal effort. It has 3 functions: forward, reverse and stop/lock. It is equipped with a 10-inch solid rubber wheel and has a load capacity of 280 kg.
Arks-Ezimover
Another type of power engine is made by Ark and called Ezimover. Allows you to maneuver a caravan or trailer with the lever action of the jockey wheel arm. If the blue buttons are facing out, then it is set to go back or forward. Lever action allows the wheel to turn only in that direction and lock in the opposite direction. Turning the axle allows the RV to roll sideways. Placing the blue button in the stop position will prevent it from turning freely in any direction.
Warning: This is not to be used as a parking brake.
The advantages and specifications are the four functions:
- Forward,
- reverse,
- sideways and
- to close
- easy to operate
- load capacity is 350kg
- equipped with a 250mm solid rubber wheel
This jockey wheel comes with the bracket bolted on; however, the screws are not included. Disadvantages: Not to be used for tandem vans, instead we recommend a Maco two-wheeled mule only.
Maco mule-single wheel
This model has a lever ratchet actuated jockey wheel for one person parking a towed vehicle or hooking it up to the tow vehicle.
Uniqueness
- one person can move the ratchet arm up and down to great mechanical advantage and rotate the drive wheel along
- ideal for moving single axle vehicles such as boats, caravans and trailers
- comes with 12 months warranty
Maco Mule Double Wheel
This is another lever and ratchet actuated jockey wheel suitable for a single person to park a tow vehicle or hitch to the tow vehicle.
Uniqueness:
- By moving the ratchet arm up and down, one person can gain a great mechanical advantage and spin the drive wheel along.
- ideal for use with heavy trailers equipped with tandem axles or where increased traction is needed
- 12 month manufacturer’s warranty
Most of these models have a lever handle that can be replaced at your local RV accessories store.