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I've just fitted a PurpleLine Enduro to my Pennine Pathfinder. This is partly as I have similar problems, although our drive isn't quite as steep it's gravel, and impossible to reverse into* so I use a similar technique before turning the camper.

I tried turning it on Monday having got everythign sorted and it's brilliant! You can turn the camper in it's own length if necessary and can control the position very accurately.

There are a couple of cautions though! It will probably be a non-standard fit, so may cost a little bit more that you'll see advertised - the supplier should be able to advise. They do weight quite a bit, so will eat into your available load weight, and especially if you don't use electric hook-up you may need a larger battery which may be a problem to fit (assuming you have a later Challenger with a battery at all).

I'll leave others to comment on the Mr Shifta type movers as I have no experience of them!

Glen

esermalda hi,

If your only looking to use a motorised mover at home on your drive then a motor mover is a cheaper option as long as the drive is either tarmac or concrete.  I have used one with my twin wheeled caravan and found it very easey to move the van around the yard. Now I have a Camplet I no longer use it, but if like you I was on a hill then out it would come again.

Thank you all for your replies,  especially Blackrex as this information is invaluable.  The shifta site says they will come and demonstrate and if satisfied we can purchase straightaway. 

The purpleline Enduro I havent googled yet as I assumed it is a wheel mover.  Will look later on today and get in touch if it will fit the jockey wheel.

Thanks again everyone for the help and information.  I thought my FC days were numbered.