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Subject Topic: Which mover should I go for?
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09/3/2010 at 10:45pm
 Location: Kent
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On our new van (1480kg Bailey Pegasus), we have been offered 2 choices of brand new mover for the same price.

Either a Truma Mover S or a Powrtouch 3.

Does anyone have a preference as to which one they would choose?

We currently have a 3 year old Powrtouch that has been OK, and Powrtouch's after sales have been pretty good, but should I stick with the known product, or try the Truma?

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10/3/2010 at 1:24am
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I would personally keep the your current powrtouch & get it transferd to your new van, saving yourself quite a few quid.

The M.T.P.L.M.(MGW)is just about the same for both vans so your current mover will be ok for your new van.



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10/3/2010 at 7:29am
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The problem is that we are not buying locally so a swap would involve 2 trips of 300+ miles return rather than 1 trip.

If I do swap the current mover it will be the 3rd van it has been on & I am getting a good deal on the new one.

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10/3/2010 at 8:11am
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Stick with the powertouch if it's caused you no problems - worth it for the 5 year no quibble guarantee.  Had mine now for 4 years claimed twice for handset and rubber gaiters, both sent by return of post and the handset was not a fault - turned out to be my fault


10/3/2010 at 8:45am
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Powertouch, cracking aftersales and thats just what you need should it go wrong!

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Take the powrtouch off your current van and fit it to the new one when you get it back. I doubt you will get a new mover supplied and fitted for the cost of removing and refitting the old one, even taking into account what extra you are getting on the part ex on the old van with a mover fitted.


10/3/2010 at 5:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 10/3/2010
Take the powrtouch off your current van and fit it to the new one when you get it back. I doubt you will get a new mover supplied and fitted for the cost of removing and refitting the old one, even taking into account what extra you are getting on the part ex on the old van with a mover fitted.


we will not get our new van onto our storage pitch without the mover (or cooking the car's clutch) added to the fact that I am too scared to drill a brand new van, so to us that is not an option. It would be the cheapest however!! Also we only have 2 years of the powrtouch warranty on the current one and a new mover will have a 5 year guarantee.

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10/3/2010 at 8:31pm
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You don't have to drill anything to fit the mover, they clamp to the chassis. Could you not arrange with a local dealer to pick the van up and take it straight to him to have the mover fitted? Or even get the dealer to change them over while you wait to pick up the new van. It's only a few hours work and he might be glad to have you wandering around the accessory shop for a few hours.


10/3/2010 at 11:59pm
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We are having the powrtouch with automatic engagement fitted when we take our caravan for a service in May. We didnt shop around, this was the one they fit so this is the one we are having, hope its as good as everyone says cause its costing us a lot of money.

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11/3/2010 at 7:25am
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Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 10/3/2010
You don't have to drill anything to fit the mover, they clamp to the chassis. Could you not arrange with a local dealer to pick the van up and take it straight to him to have the mover fitted? Or even get the dealer to change them over while you wait to pick up the new van. It's only a few hours work and he might be glad to have you wandering around the accessory shop for a few hours.


I know you don't have to drill the chassis, but you must have to drill to get the wires to the control box and to the isolator switch in the battery box. A mover swap will be £80 and they can't do it on a Saturday.

Unfortunately all other options would involve time off work which neither of us have any spare. It's just a choice between which new mover to have fitted.

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13/3/2010 at 9:08am
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Stick with the Powertouch with the 5 yrs Parts & Labour.

Take your old mover off the van and sell it privatley either in the paper or on ebay.  The dealer will give you nothing for the mover, but will charge handsomely for it to the new customer.



13/3/2010 at 9:05pm
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Zafiral,

Are you getting a good deal in Kent? Just started looking for a mover as I can't reverse onto my storage easily.


13/3/2010 at 9:11pm
 Location: Grantham
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When I swapped my caravan they swapped it over for me for £100 electrics the lot.

I thought that was a good deal.



14/3/2010 at 6:32pm
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Everyone seems obsessed with Warranty. Yes you can get 5 year ones, but at a cost.

For us as we mainly caravan on the continent the warranties are pretty much useless.

Let's put this into perspective, how long is the warranty on a new caravan?

As long as spare parts can be obtained then I think I will purchase the cheapest one I can find and fit it myself.

If it breaks we will just have to go back to pushing the caravan, and anyway there are usually lots of people keen to help push if necessary.

HERE


14/3/2010 at 8:12pm
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They do seem very expensive for what they are....or is it just me....


14/3/2010 at 10:27pm
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The motors are £65, electonics £ 40 ? , Remote £10 ?, rolleres etc £30, So £250 max I suppose, not bad for something which sells for between £500 and £1000.

Fitting £125 for 2 - 3 hours work, not bad money if you can get it.



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