Skids wheels come in several varieties and sizes but what they all have in common is that they are intended to 'take the hit' from ground contact instead of your RV's frame or hitch doing so. How long any set of skid wheels will last depends on how often and how hard they impact the road. As this is pretty tough to quantify these items do not have weight ratings per se. Most are recommended based on the RV length.
A larger size skid wheel like bolt-on kit # UF48-979014 is apt to make contact... view full answer...
Skid wheels, including the Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs up to 34' Long # UF48-979012 are not designed as fully weight-bearing entities so they do not have an official weight capacity. They are only meant as a stopgap for occasional use to prevent your RV from contacting the ground.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs up to 34' Long # UF48-979012. view full answer...
Ultra-Fab does not list a weight capacity for the Mounted Skid Wheels for RVs, part # UF48-979014.
They said the wheels are designed to keep the trailer from being damaged when going up or backing down a driveway or over a curb and would not be used for extended use. These skid wheels are designed to work with RVs up to 30-ft long.
For RVs that are longer than 34-ft I recommend part # UF48-979013. view full answer...
We have learned from Ultra-Fab that the Skid Wheels for Class A RVs 34' and Longer - 6" Diameter - Qty 2 # UF48-979013 does not have a weight capacity rating. Since they are skid wheels and not designed to hold weight for extended periods the manufacturer does not test for or provide a weight capacity rating. view full answer...
The Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels # UF48-979013 don't have a weight capacity because they are not meant to be load bearing. They merely take the hit that the back end of your motorhome would otherwise be getting.
These are designed to be used for a Class A RV that is 34' or longer. To install them you will first need to have the brackets welded to your RV and then you bolt the skid wheels to the brackets using the included hardware.
I have attached a review video for you to check out as well... view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Ultra-Fab Rotating, Hitch Mounted Skid Wheels for RVs, part # UF48-979014, and took some measurements for you. See the image I made for you elsewhere on the page. The bolt holes measure 3-1/2" long and 3" wide. These wheels can be attached to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square hitch tubes. view full answer...
These Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels, Item # UF48-979013, are not meant to sustain weight for extended periods of time and so they do not have a particular weight capacity. Their purpose is to prevent the rear of your RV from dragging when backing up so that your undercarriage is protected. When you get your skid wheels, make sure they are the right choice for the length of your RV.
I have attached a video for you to check out that is helpful. view full answer...
RV skid wheels like # UF48-979012 from Ultra-Fab do not have specific weight capacities because they are not intended to carry a load for any extended period of time. Skid wheels usually make only brief contact with the ground.
These particular skid wheels are suitable for use on motorhomes up to 34-feet and this is based on their size more so than their weight capacity. The only weight consideration for these is a general one which is that they are not recommended for use on diesel pusher... view full answer...
The zerk fitting on the Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs up to 34' Long - 5" Diameter - Qty 2
Item # UF48-979012 is going to be 6-1.0 mm. view full answer...
The Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs up to 34' Long - 5" Diameter - Qty 2 # UF48-979012 and other skid wheels are not rated for load capacity because they technically don't carry a load. The manufacturer does not give a load rating because they are not tested for this function due to the design. They are designed to divert and not to carry a load.
These skid wheels are tested on vehicles up to 34 feet long at various load capacities and have proven to function as designed to keep... view full answer...
Skid wheels, like the Ultra-Fab # UF48-979015 that you referenced, do not have a weight capacity as they are not really meant to bear weight.
As long as you do not have an RV over 30' long and you have installed these skid wheels properly you shouldn't have a problem with the weight of the back of your trailer (which is somewhat minimal) on these wheels or any skiw wheels.
A review video and the installation instructions have been linked for you to reference as well. view full answer...
The Ultra-Fab Steel Mini-Roller for Trailers and RVs # UF48-979022 is not rated for a weight capacity because it is not intended to be consistently bearing a load. Because of the function of a skid wheel, the manufacturer does not test them to do anything but redirect the load to keep the frame from making contact. This skid wheel is extremely durable and made for heavy duty applications. view full answer...
The Ultra-Fab Steel Mini-Roller for Trailers and RVs # UF48-979022 is not rated for a weight capacity because these types of skid wheels are not intended to be consistently bearing a load. Because of the function of a skid wheel, the manufacturer does not test them to do anything but redirect the load to keep the frame from making contact.
With that being said, this skid wheel is extremely durable and made for heavy duty applications. It will work just fine on a 13000-lbs trailer and... view full answer...
I went out to our warehouse and pulled the Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs part # UF48-979012 for you. The dimensions of the following components are as follows:
The metal mounting brackets are 8-1/2" long X 4-1/2" wide. The two outermost bolt holes are 7-1/2" from center to center and the mounting holes are 5-1/4" long X 3-1/4" wide on center. The mounting holes have a 1/4" diameter.
The base plate that the wheel brackets attach to are 6-1/4" long X 4-1/2" wide. The height from... view full answer...
The Ultra-Fab Rotating Hitch-Mounted Skid Wheels # UF48-979014, once bolted on the hitch tube on your Class C RV, will extend down from the bottom of the hitch tube by 6-inches. This includes the thickness of the bottom mounting plate all the way down to the bottom edge of the wheel itself. You can see this illustrated in the linked photo that I prepared for you. This kit is also shown in the linked video.
All of our RV skid wheels are shown on the linked page. These include weld-on and... view full answer...
The distance/height from the ground to the mounting plate on the Ultra-Fab Rotating, Hitch Mounted Skid Wheels for RVs # UF48-979014 is 5-3/4". view full answer...
Is there room before or after the hitch installed on the frame? As long as the wheels will extend past the bottom of the hitch these would work fine as skid wheels.
From the mounting surface of the trailer the # UF48-979013 would attach to down to the bottom of the wheel measures 6.77 inches. view full answer...
The Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Class C RVs up to 34' Long - 5" Diameter - Qty 2 # UF48-979012 are not rated for load because they are only intended to redirect weight not bear the weight themselves. The manufacturer does not test them for weight bearing capacity due to their function, but they are extremely strong casters with a 1/4 inch thick urethane layer on the outside of the 5 inch wheel. view full answer...
The overall height of the Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels # UF48-979012 from the top of the mounting plate down to the bottom of the wheel is 7-1/4-inches as shown in the photo I prepared for you. Please note that this measurement does not include the separate mounting plate that comes with the kit. That plate first welds to the RV and the caster plate then bolts to it using the included hardware. view full answer...
The distance the Ultra Fab Skid Wheels # UF48-979012 will hang below the frame will be 6-7/16 inches. I do not recommend attaching them to the hitch. Doing so could actually compromise the structural integrity of the hitch and would likely void its warranty. The frame is the ideal location for wheels like these.
In general adding air bags will not increase the ride height of the vehicle. Sometimes they can by putting as much air in the bags as they can safely hold but then that will make... view full answer...
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