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Subject Topic: Motor Movers - Purple Line Enduro
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PersonGreg123
14/8/2013 at 1:44pm
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We have fitted a Purple Line Enduro 4x4 motor mover onto our Coachman 640/6 twin axle. I have to say so far after 2 months usage, we have found it to be great. I was however talking to someone the other day who said, not to touch them with a barge pole as they were a terrible Chinese import. The reason we went for it was because it has a 5 year on site, parts and labour guarantee.

Has anyone else had experience of these units, and has anyone had any problems to note?

Thank you


PersonAndy Higham
14/8/2013 at 2:05pm
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I used one for several years, absolutely reliable it hauled my caravan up a steep driveway I could not fault it. When I bought my Lunar it had a Reich move control fitted, I removed it and fitted the enduro because the grit rollers on the Reich were worse than useless.


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PersonGreg123
14/8/2013 at 2:10pm
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Thanks for that Andy, that's good to know!


Personsalmong
14/8/2013 at 4:14pm
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Hi

I fitted one to our previous caravan - never had any bother, I would buy one again if needed -

Garry



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PersonGrampian91
14/8/2013 at 5:34pm
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Had my purpleline mover fitted for several years now. Its brilliant.

The smooth roller surface needs a bit of a rethink. It can slip on muddy tyres. But i think they have changed them now to a square design more more grip?


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Personjohn#mel#3kids!
14/8/2013 at 9:00pm
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Don't worry, I wish I had one on my 640/6!
5 year warranty, can't argue


PersonTrooper Man
14/8/2013 at 9:20pm
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Got a Purpleline mover, been great for 5 years. Think most of the cheaper movers are made in chine and badged up in UK.


Personwizard9956
14/8/2013 at 9:40pm
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Got one on my Swift Challenger , 6 years no problems .

atb

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PersonPickled Onion
14/8/2013 at 10:46pm
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Never had a problem with mine Greg, it may well be made in China (loadsa stuff is these days) but if it is it seems well made and does the job well too. I must admit that after the caravan itself the mover has been the best buy. Speak as you find.

Dave


Personbirdman101
15/8/2013 at 7:31am
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Had one on previous van for 6 years trouble free .Just bought a brand new van and now have fitted a Powertouch
on that solely because it has a 4 speed selection and i have some very tight manoeuvring.


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We have a purpleline enduro fitted to our single axle van for 5 yrs and we have had some issues with it, but i think most of these are down to the fitment of the mover behind the wheels, where it gets covered in spray from the wheels. We have had so far the following issues

1. Mover siezing onto wheel, due to it seizing on the winding slide mechanism - easy fix remove from van stripdown and overhual new grease etc.

2. Loose dowel pin on the motor gearing, resulting in not being able to move van on one side - again easy fix new dowel pin 20 p, but again involved removal of unit from the van.

3. More recently the end bearing failed resulting in yes you have guessed it, removed the unit from the van to find the bearing gone in the roller - again an easy fix new bearings (google 6000z if needed) about £3.00 + vat.

Now all fitted again and working wonderfully. The mover does not fit infront of the wheels on our van due the shock absorbers, and it has been regularly serviced (so much for caravan servicing). Other than than a cheap and cheerful unit.
Chris W


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I may get some little covers for bearing now after hearing that.

I did read somewhere to use a silicone/PTFE spray on the top slide and not grease than can attract muck and cause wear.


PersonGreg123
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Thank you all for the benefit of your experience, on the whole not a bad unit which represents decent value for money. I will stop worrying about it.

Cheers

Greg


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If you replace roller end bearings use 6000RS as they are rubber seals and keep grease in and water out. Z bearings have only dust shields that is why they fail


Personmalc1945
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two vans two endures over the last four years no worries just keep an eye on hand set battery if they go flat that's the first thing to look at if mover does not operate


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oops wrong thread, sorry.

Post last edited on 17/08/2013 17:40:03



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