Hitch wheel scraping-fix?

[Abeltaine]

We are towing a 21 with a honda pilot. Working well!

One problem. When driving up or down a driveway curb cut the hitch wheel scrapes. Sounds terrible, probably damaging the wheel. It is cranked up as far as it goes.

Do we search for a different brand? Trailer is perfectly level when hitched. So that's not an issue.

Help?

Thanks!
Amy

[Rossue]

You may need to remove the wheel and you could use this instead when camping: $11 on Amazon.

[Jim Bennett]

I would just take the wheel off while towing.

[gbaglo]

You are supposed to take the hitch wheel off while towing. You could do damage if you don't. Another reason why I leave mine at home.

[Abeltaine]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

I would just take the wheel off while towing.

It's bolted on!

[GRINGOandTICA]

Originally Posted by Rossue

You may need to remove the wheel and you could use this instead when camping: $11 on Amazon.

I use this too, and tow with it too, it too is suppose to be removed while towing.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Abeltaine

It's bolted on!

I would remove the bolt, and use a pin. You would rarely use the wheel, and a pad like Rossue posted would likely do you better. I always just use a block of wood, or three.

[Kountrykamper]

Make sure you get the short foot or the pin will not line up.

[Abeltaine]

Thank you. So helpful!

[MyronL]

Very bad idea keeping the wheel on when towing. Get the pin.

[gbaglo]

Sounds like somebody removed the pin and replaced it with a bolt.
Used trailer?

[Abeltaine]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Sounds like somebody removed the pin and replaced it with a bolt.
Used trailer?

Yes indeedy!
Gonna need to find a pin and all will be well!

Thanks so much!
Amy