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VangoMan02

15/8/2013 at 10:50am
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Wondered if anyone has or does own one of these old style caravan movers.
Its the small 4 wheeled unit with a 50mm ball on top, has a extended handle and still works off 12 volts.
Not the one that replaces the jockey wheel, its a unit on its own.

I don't need a caravan mover fitted to the caravan as I can reverse without any problems.
Its just to get out and put back down our drive which has a 1 in 4 slope with very little space each side (4"), so no room for error plus I can't see the sides or back of the van when I am reversing. It has to go down drive, between gable and wall and then garden, a total of 60ft..

I also don't have a large payload allowance so 30 - 40kg for a permanent mover would not be good.
Any advice appreciated..

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cuz62

15/8/2013 at 11:30am
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mine was ok on the flat,on the slightest incline it was useless,i often wondered the reason there were so many used ones for sale on the selling sites

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VangoMan02

15/8/2013 at 12:24pm
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Quote: Originally posted by cuz62 on 15/8/2013
mine was ok on the flat,on the slightest incline it was useless,i often wondered the reason there were so many used ones for sale on the selling sites

Aahh!! that would be a problem, I do need it to pull up a 1 in 4 for about 20ft. I thought maybe the weight of the unit plus the noseweight of the van on a good surface would maybe stand a chance.
Thanks for your reply, don't want to waste my money.

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Grampian91

15/8/2013 at 2:45pm
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The movers that actually drive the wheels are the best option. Pricey but well worth it.

Best thing we have done to the van.

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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 15/8/2013
The movers that actually drive the wheels are the best option. Pricey but well worth it.

Best thing we have done to the van.

Agree but as I said its not the cost but the extra weight that matters to me. As I said I have a low payload.
I may have to consider going down that route but I am trying to seek out my options before making my mind up.

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Delboya

15/8/2013 at 4:36pm
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If it is just for use on your home driveway, have you considered a winch?? These are available 240V or 12V and come in various sizes with remote control. For example, Amazon have a 12v, 3500lb winch at £120.

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Quote: Originally posted by Delboya on 15/8/2013
If it is just for use on your home driveway, have you considered a winch?? These are available 240V or 12V and come in various sizes with remote control. For example, Amazon have a 12v, 3500lb winch at £120.

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Hi Del..thats one of the options I have considered and as you say not to expensive..many thanks

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DaveCoaches

15/8/2013 at 7:15pm
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Bear in mind the rated weights of a winch are for lifting, not rolling, so you don't need one that is rated anything like as heavy as the caravan unless you were planning on using it to suspend the caravan.

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Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 15/8/2013
Bear in mind the rated weights of a winch are for lifting, not rolling, so you don't need one that is rated anything like as heavy as the caravan unless you were planning on using it to suspend the caravan.

I read that when I was looking at that option some give you both lifting and rolling tolerances.
As I say it is an option and probably the best bang for the buck..

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