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The Swivelwheel-ECO is an economy model single wheel transport system designed
to transportsmall light weight (up to 500 Lbs) items behind most towing vehicles including those with Class-I and Class-II
receiver hitchs. These items may be anything from lawn equipment, luggage, camping equipment, motor scooters, generators,
etc. The system has a 500 pound load capacity. Like all Swivelwheel products, the Swivelwheel-ECO is shipped with a 360 degree
swivel Torsion Axle Suspension.
The standard level deck height is 23" with the standard 4.80 x 8", 6-Ply, C-Rated
Highway Speed Trailer Tire. There is an optional 5.70 x 8", D-Rated, 8-Ply tire available. This optional tire will raise the
deck height slightly.
Be advised, that most standard trailer tires are rated for 65 mph. This includes
most tires on travel trailers, fifth wheel travel trailers, cargo trailers, etc. We know that you see people traveling down
the highway at 75 & 80 mph with their trailers. These people are at a higher risk of trailer damage, or injury to
themselves and others in the event of a tire failure. The tires used on all Swivelwheel systems are rated at 65 mph.
Traveling at higher speeds increases the risk of tire failure due to increased internal pressure and heat build up. Always
keep the tires inflated as described on the tire. Low tire pressures will create more internal heat in the tire and could
result in tire failure. This is true for all tires. The Swivelwheel tires are high pressure tires and incorporate a high pressure
steel valve stem. If replacing the tire and wheel assembly, make sure that the valve stem are a steel high pressure stem and
not a rubber valve stem.
There are three models available in the Swivelwheel-ECO System.
Swivelwheel-ECO1
The Swivelwheel-ECO1 is a basic system and is shipped complete, but without any
decking. This system is for the customer that wants to add their own decking material. This deck could be plywood, sheet metal,
expanded metal, etc.
Swivelwheel-ECO2
The Swivelwheel-ECO2 is shipped complete with a 1/2" Treated Plywood deck that
is painted black. The deck dimension is 31" Wide x 60" Long.
Swivelwheel-ECO3
The Swivelwheel-ECO3 system is shipped complete with an expanded surface deck.
The decking material is 1/2" Treated Plywood that is painted black, within a steel frame. The deck dimension is 48" Wide x
60" Long. This system allows for the transportation of wider items than the Swivelwheel-ECO2
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All systems are shipped with a Hitch Assembly to connect the Swivelwheel-ECO system
to the towing vehicle. This hitch assembly will interface with any Class-I or higher receiver on the towing vehicle.
NEVER EXCEED THE HITCH WEIGHT RATING OF THE TOW VEHICLE
Below is a list of the standard receivers and their respective maximum tongue weights.
A Class-I and II Receiver has 1 1/4" OD tubing. A Class-III & IV Receiver has 2 1/2" OD tubing.
Class-I Receiver = 200 Pound Tongue Weight
Class-II
Receiver = 300 Pound Tongue Weight
Class-III Receiver = 500 Pound Tongue Weight
Class-IV Receiver = 1000 Pound Tongue Weight
NOTE: These are non-weight distribution system tongue
weights
Every once in a while, you will find a Class-III receiver hitch with
a sticker that has a 350 pound maximum tongue weight. The average is 500 pounds. The reason for the lower limit may be due
to the chassis frame configuration or strength, bolted on instead of welded on receivers, vehicle manufacturer's specified maximum
frame limits, etc.
Not all vehicles have the ability to have a receiver package mounted
to the frame. These are usually compact or sub-compact models.
You may need to supplement the suspension of the towing vehicle. Contact
your local auto dealer of suspension shop for details.
The maximum tongue weight is the amount of weight that can be applied
to the ball mount on the receiver hitch. If you extent that load rearward with items such as racks that slide into the receiver
hitch, you increase the tongue weight due to the leverage factor. You increased the distance between the center of the applied
weight and the rear axle on the vehicle.
You must take into consideration the weight of the transporting device
when talking about load capacities. If you have a Class-II receiver with a 300 pound tongue weight capacity, and the external
carrying rack weighs 100 pounds, you only have 200 pounds or less of available load.
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The system has adjustable support mounts with a series of holes. These holes allow
you to attach the system to the tow vehicle and keep the deck level by utilizing the hole pattern offered. The excess material
may be removed, or you can leave it in place in case you were to move the system from vehicle to vehicle with different receiver
heights.
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All systems are shipped with regulation DOT lighting and safety chains. There
are four welded on stake bed receivers on the front and rear side frames for tie-down positions.
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Top Photo
Shows the standard 4.80 x 8", C-Rated, 6-Ply tire in the front and the
optional 5.70 x 8", D-Rated, 8-Ply tire to the rear.
Bottom Photo
Shows the standard 4.80 x 8" tire to the right, and the optional 5.70 x 8" tire to the
left.
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All tires used with the Swivelwheel product line are high pressure tires with high pressure
steel valve stems.
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The following six pictures are with the Swivelwheel-POD20 system,which is in the Swivelwheel-ECO
family. This system incorporates an enclosed capsule with 20 cubic feet of space attached to the deck. The system is
attached to a Mitsubishi Outlander SUV with a Class-II receiver. For more information on the Swivelwheel-POD systems visit
the Swivelwheel-POD page.
The following chart shows examples of tongue weights associated with the Swivelwheel-ECO3
System. Empty system weight is 180 pounds. In the below sampling: If you have a Class-I
receiver on your tow vehicle, you could carry apbout 348 pounds of load before overloading the receiver rating of 200
pounds.
Vehicle manufacturer's set the load rating for the their vehicles. Adding a higher
rated receiver to a vehicle than the manufacturer specifies will not increase your carrying capacity. It is the responsibility
of the customer to assure that the weights being applied to the tow vehicle are within manufacturer's specifications and guidelines.
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1 1/2" x 2" Rectangular Steel Tubing |
1 1/2" x 2" Rectangular Steel Tubing |
1 1/2" x 2" Rectangular Steel Tubing |
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1/2" Treated Plywood w/ Steel Frame |
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Standard
4.80 x 8", C-Rated, 6-Ply Highway Speed Trailer Tire
Optional
5.70 x 8", D-Rated, 8-Ply Highway Speed Trailer Tire
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Standard
4.80 x 8", C-Rated, 6-Ply Highway Speed Trailer Tire
Optional
5.70 x 8", D-Rated, 8-Ply Highway Speed Trailer Tire
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Standard
4.80 x 8", C-Rated, 6-Ply Highway Speed Trailer Tire
Optional
5.70 x 8", D-Rated, 8-Ply Highway Speed Trailer Tire
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Regulation DOT Lighting w/ 4-Wire Trailer Plug |
Regulation DOT Lighting w/ 4-Wire Trailer Plug |
Regulation DOT Lighting w/ 4-Wire Trailer Plug |
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Minimum Receiver Height (Center of Receiver)
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10"
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10"
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10"
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Covered Deck
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N/A
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In Development
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In Development
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Front Support Legs w/ Wheels
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Standard
Allows for the moving of the system around while disconnected from the tow vehicle.
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Standard
Allows for the moving of the system around while disconnected from the tow vehicle.
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Standard
Allows for the moving of the system around while disconnected from the tow vehicle.
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