We are looking at the Remote control Caravan Movers that are available and are wondering what others can advise before we purchase.
Getting our van into the storage shed is a bit of an experience but do get there eventually. Lucky my navigator/hand waver is a patient woman and we do get it in the shed. lol
Any advise or opinions are very welcome.
new ones are expensive but there is a couple on eBay in as new condition that we are looking at.
RodLainie said
12:32 PM Apr 25, 2015
You would need level ground.we have seen people put a tow hitch on the front of car and push the van in were they have a tight area.this works well and would cost a lot less.hope this helps.
Take Care
Rod
Cadpete said
01:26 PM Apr 25, 2015
I got a hand steered powered jockey wheel for our van, up to 2T capacity for $300 in WA (Malaga). I think the compaby name was Star products from memory. Usual disclaimer - satisfied customer only :)
Roving-Dutchy said
02:27 PM Apr 25, 2015
I have installed an Ego unit from purple line, this is a permanent fixture on the van but can handle a 1in 4 incline also grass or gravel, very satisfied with this unit can now handle van by myself, whereas before it was a battle for 2 able bodied people to get the van into and out of carport.
I no longer have to back van down long narrow driveway, just drive straight in, disconnect van, back it up and bring it in alongside car , back car out, spin van around and back it into the carport, easy as.
Have just recently installed drive motor to engaged and disengage drive unit remotely.
Wish I had installed this unit years ago.
Cheers
David
Treecrest14 said
04:08 PM Apr 25, 2015
It depends on the van - single or tandem axle. Trouble with tandem axles is the amount of pressure you are exerting onto the springs etc as you try to turn the van - the movers which are fitted to each of the 4 wheels struggle to turn the vans. My limited experience with tandems was you have go back and forth a lot or have a large area to turn the van.
I have a single axle van and use an Aussie Mover. Great unit as it can turn the van in its own length,
Bruce and Bev said
04:37 PM Apr 25, 2015
Im in a CP with a 22ft Stirling beside me. He has movers on all 4 wheels which cost him installed round $4K.
He backed the van towards the concrete pad, put a dual wheel jockey wheel on, dropped the movers down onto the tyres and just backed it straight in. A few times he turned it at very sharp angles to get it right beside the pad. He loves it. Has a long narrow and twisting driveway that through getting older he had to get a neighbor to back the van into the garage at his home. With these he reckons it takes him about 10 mins.
Hes had 'vans for about 18 years now and wishes he'd had them on all of them.
Brilliant - would buy them for mine - just cant afford it right now :(((
Southern Cruizer said
05:38 PM Apr 25, 2015
What's the easiest way to get a picture on here to show you all what I'm looking at. Do you have to do it by uploading to a sight like photobucket?
-- Edited by Southern Cruizer on Saturday 25th of April 2015 05:44:40 PM
Bruce and Bev said
08:36 PM Apr 25, 2015
Graham. Youre a clever bugger for a demented oldie, aren't you - your link works LOL
Southern Cruizer said
02:33 PM Apr 26, 2015
Haven't lost it completely YET ........................ lol
aussietraveller said
05:36 PM Apr 26, 2015
I have used an Aussie mover made in W.A it easily moves my 21 foot van and operates off the van battery, I purchased it through eBay for $600 five years ago and have found it an excellent unit.
Southern Cruizer said
06:53 PM Apr 27, 2015
The one I was watching has taken off with only a couple of days left.
aussietraveller do you have any links or info on the one you purchased. Any info would be grateful.
We are looking at the Remote control Caravan Movers that are available and are wondering what others can advise before we purchase.
Getting our van into the storage shed is a bit of an experience but do get there eventually. Lucky my navigator/hand waver is a patient woman and we do get it in the shed. lol
Any advise or opinions are very welcome.
new ones are expensive but there is a couple on eBay in as new condition that we are looking at.
Take Care
Rod
I got a hand steered powered jockey wheel for our van, up to 2T capacity for $300 in WA (Malaga). I think the compaby name was Star products from memory. Usual disclaimer - satisfied customer only :)
I no longer have to back van down long narrow driveway, just drive straight in, disconnect van, back it up and bring it in alongside car , back car out, spin van around and back it into the carport, easy as.
Have just recently installed drive motor to engaged and disengage drive unit remotely.
Wish I had installed this unit years ago.
Cheers
David
I have a single axle van and use an Aussie Mover. Great unit as it can turn the van in its own length,
He backed the van towards the concrete pad, put a dual wheel jockey wheel on, dropped the movers down onto the tyres and just backed it straight in. A few times he turned it at very sharp angles to get it right beside the pad. He loves it. Has a long narrow and twisting driveway that through getting older he had to get a neighbor to back the van into the garage at his home. With these he reckons it takes him about 10 mins.
Hes had 'vans for about 18 years now and wishes he'd had them on all of them.
Brilliant - would buy them for mine - just cant afford it right now :(((
What's the easiest way to get a picture on here to show you all what I'm looking at.
Do you have to do it by uploading to a sight like photobucket?
Brain wave, will try a link lol
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Remote-Controlled-Caravan-Mover-/171765565495?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item27fe068837
Who said dementia before adventure?
-- Edited by Southern Cruizer on Saturday 25th of April 2015 05:44:40 PM
aussietraveller do you have any links or info on the one you purchased. Any info would be grateful.