Skid/Tail Wheels

sstuner · 07-05-2015, 09:51 AM

In process in purchasing a 2016 34WRS (40ft). Upgrading from a 2009 FunFinder XT245. With a much longer trailer has anyone installed Skid/Tail wheels on there W&P?

x90rider · 07-05-2015, 06:55 PM

I highly recommend them. We have a 30WRS and I hear them scraping quite often entering and exiting parking lots. I would hate to see the scrape marks on our trailer without them.

sstuner · 07-06-2015, 05:20 PM

Are they the weld-on style or clamp-on type? Could you post a photo?

Thanks in advance.
Ray

1l243 · 07-08-2015, 10:27 AM

I have a 30WR and have never scraped the rear. Granted, you are four feet longer but I don't think all that length is behind the rear axle. I don't take my rig off road, I scope out driveways before I pull in or out. If there a huge scrape marks in the road I don't go there...

Drag wheels heavy enough for your trailer will drop the ground clearance even lower..

Ultra-Fab Steel Mini-Roller for Trailers and RVs - Weld On - 1-1/2" Wide x 2-1/2" Tall Ultra-Fab Products Skid Wheels UF48-979022

I would try breaking the trailer in and see how it is, if you are scraping then add the wheels..

BBQGUY · 07-14-2015, 02:14 PM

When we purchased the 28 footer last year (2008 model) it was a tail dragger. We were going the route of adding the Ultra Fab rollers mentioned. Saw a post of where someone flipped the axles using the Dexter over/under kit. You may inquire with the dealer about ordering a unit this way along with changing out the steps to accommodate for the axle flip. You gain about 4.5"

sstuner · 07-21-2015, 06:50 PM

I did a flip kit on my car trailer and hated it. To much gap between the fender and tire. If and when I get the 34WRS, I'll install the skid wheels.

rjtimmer · 08-31-2015, 08:07 AM

we have a WPF40RLS with the tail wheels. while traveling into Kentucky for some wheeling, we went thru several small mountain town with some very narrow and steep roads with less than flat gentle intersections. on several occasions we heard the tail wheels drag, once VERY loudly.... when i was setting up at the camp ground i noticed my tail support jack was sitting at a funny angle. the tail wheel was also at an odd angle. after further inspection i saw why. the frame rail was twisted at the tail wheel mounting point. i will not ever have a trailer with out the tail wheels for this reason. however, once i get back to Michigan and have access to a fab shop, i will be removing these rigid mount wheels and installing some extreme duty swivel caster style wheels that bolt on and are thoroughly gusseted to prevent further frame damage.

sstuner · 08-31-2015, 08:12 AM

Ended up buying a 2016 38RWLS and still planning on putting on skid wheels as soon as I decide which style.

1l243 · 08-31-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rjtimmer

we have a WPF40RLS with the tail wheels. while traveling into Kentucky for some wheeling, we went thru several small mountain town with some very narrow and steep roads with less than flat gentle intersections. on several occasions we heard the tail wheels drag, once VERY loudly.... when i was setting up at the camp ground i noticed my tail support jack was sitting at a funny angle. the tail wheel was also at an odd angle. after further inspection i saw why. the frame rail was twisted at the tail wheel mounting point. i will not ever have a trailer with out the tail wheels for this reason. however, once i get back to Michigan and have access to a fab shop, i will be removing these rigid mount wheels and installing some extreme duty swivel caster style wheels that bolt on and are thoroughly gusseted to prevent further frame damage.

Your 40 is long and low but I am surprised that you drag just driving through city streets. I have never dragged in over 5 years but I do avoid steep driveways where I see gouge marks in the pavement.

How far down do the drag wheels hang down?

rjtimmer · 08-31-2015, 12:25 PM

I am at work right now, so I can not measure to be certain. But 3.5" below the rear flashing, and 8" forward sound about right.

1l243 · 08-31-2015, 12:36 PM

That does not sound excessive. Some towns use gullies at intersections to drain water maybe you went through one of those towns... Several years ago I got one of my old rigs stuck at one of those intersections. The drag wheels dug into the asphalt....

JCMINIS · 09-01-2015, 09:56 PM

I ordered them on my 40rls. Handy... However not fool proof. Haha. Had no choice but to turn up a hill and to the left that I knew it would drag on, but...had no choice. Went slowly and hoped for the best. Saved the end of the camper so I suppose it did its job, but this was the result. Ive drug several times going in and out of race tracks but going in a straight motion. Luckily im handy with a welder.

rjtimmer · 09-02-2015, 05:42 AM

That's pretty darn close to what my road side drag wheel looks like. With the addition of my scissors jack not being straight any more either.

sstuner · 09-02-2015, 07:11 AM

RJTimmer, what diameter wheels do you have on yours. Ready to order some ULtra-Fab solid. Can you post photos at your leisure.

DAISY BOYKIN · 09-02-2015, 07:31 AM

I had a 26' Dutchmen TT that always would drag. I ended up installing
4" swivel steel wheels heavy duty. Took care of broken sewer valves &
bad dragging.

rjtimmer · 09-02-2015, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sstuner

RJTimmer, what diameter wheels do you have on yours. Ready to order some ULtra-Fab solid. Can you post photos at your leisure.

at this time, we still have the factory solid, non swivel 3" steelies...

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