The recreational vehicle industry requires high-quality casters built to endure heavy capacity service levels. RWM Casters offers a wide variety of caster and wheel options that are load-specific in their design and capable of ultimate efficiency within their working environment. From caster to wheel bearing to application – RWM has considered every aspect of performance and functionality.
Optimizing for Your Environment
RV manufacturing doesn’t just happen on a smooth factory floor. Whether your units are moving across grated assembly lines, cracked asphalt, or outdoor storage lots, the environment dictates the caster. We provide solutions specifically engineered for:
- Indoor Assembly: Non-marking, high-capacity polyurethane wheels that protect plant floors.
- Outdoor Terrain: Pneumatic and Ever-Roll casters designed to navigate gravel, grass, and wet terrain with ease.
- Shock Absorption: Protecting sensitive RV interiors and glass components from vibration during transport.
Kingpinless Fabricated Steel Towing Casters
As the inventors of the now-industry-standard Kingpinless towing casters, we offer a wide variety of caster options. Depending on the load capacity you require and the towing speed anticipated, we supply durable casters with an optimal wheel diameter catered to your application, in heavy, medium, or light duty.
Why Kingpinless Matters for RVs:
Traditional kingpin casters are the primary failure point in heavy-duty RV towing. Our Kingpinless design features case-hardened raceways and a 74% stronger build than the competition, eliminating the kingpin entirely. This ensures your assembly line never stops due to a “sheared” caster bolt under the weight of a 20,000-lb motorhome.
Our towline wheels are designed with a narrow footprint for easy maneuverability. You can choose from rigid top-plate design or twin-wheel swivels, with total or directional locks. The Kingpinless raceway ensures even load distribution and smooth swiveling action.
47 Series Casters
The 47 Series is the “gold standard” for RV towlines. It provides the perfect balance of swivel ease and high-speed towing stability, reducing the “shimmy” often found in lesser casters.
To speak with a representative about your specific caster needs, give us a call at 800-634-7704 or contact us online today!
Plastic Towline Series
This innovative towing caster offers extended service life, designed to essentially eliminate the common causes of caster failure. The urethane on iron wheel configuration can withstand the most abusive conditions.
The heavy-duty wheel options and carbon steel ball raceway design make these towline casters incredibly tough. For extreme applications, the 95 series offers up to a 20,000-pound capacity, while our 65, 76, 85, and 125 Series are the workhorses of the RV manufacturing industry, providing the rollability needed to reduce push/pull force and worker fatigue.
Explore more of our caster options to discover which is most geared toward your specific application.
Custom Casters for RVs by RWM
On those occasions when our catalog products aren’t exactly right for your application, our experienced team can design custom casters especially for you. Simply explain your intended use and specifications, and our team will create custom recreational vehicle casters perfectly fitted to your needs. Our manufacturing process is meticulous and precise to ensure the casters you receive will perfectly suit your needs.
Get custom casters engineered specifically for your application. Contact RWM Casters online or call 800-634-7704 to discuss your caster specs today.
RV Caster Selection & Troubleshooting FAQ
Q: How do we reduce “wobble” or “shimmy” during high-speed RV towing?
A: Wobble is often caused by excessive speed or improper weight distribution. To optimize stability, we recommend using a larger wheel diameter and a wider footprint to increase the caster’s “trail” and ensure smooth rotation even at higher towing speeds.
Q: Which wheels are best for moving RVs over gravel or uneven outdoor lots?
A: We recommend our Pneumatic Series. These air-filled wheels provide the necessary cushion and “float” to navigate soft or uneven surfaces without getting stuck or damaging the RV’s chassis.
Q: Does wheel diameter really affect maneuverability?
A: Yes. A larger wheel diameter reduces “starting resistance” (the force needed to get the RV moving). This is critical for improving plant safety and reducing the strain on automated towline motors.
Where to Find the Best Casters for the Recreational Vehicle Industry
With more than 80 years in business, RWM Casters is an industry leader, providing superior casters to a variety of industries, including aerospace, automobile, and towing. Our products increase your efficiency and ensure that your projects go smoothly. We perform rigorous testing to be certain we deliver superior casters for RVs, even on tight turnarounds. When you order from us, our customer service focus is evident.
Call today at 800-634-7704 to speak to an expert about your unique caster needs, or contact us online to place an order. Let us create custom recreational vehicle casters, guaranteed to provide exceptional performance and value.