Tim Reid Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi All, I have recently purchased a trailer and need to move it about myself so looking for things to make it easier... I have a twin axle clubman and currently tip it onto the two rear wheels to manover it about, this is hard work and not a good posture so I am risking my back. The guy I bought the trailer off had a Tug... www.tugco.co.uk it worked and looks excellent, made in the UK, packs/folds down, but is pricey. I have contacted the company and the heavy duty version would be suitable to move a trailer with a Westfield on it! They have also offered a discount on multiple purchases. I have dome some more searching and found something a lot cheaper which is imported from the USA... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Caravan-Tow-Trailer-Dolly-caravans/dp/B00CD5NZQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386703622&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+dolly This states a weight limit which might be an issue and I don't trust the low price when it comes to metal. Also it appears not to pack down so I would need space to store it and could not take it to venues. Then there is something which takes a different approach... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maypole-185-Trailer-Caravan-Moving/dp/B0037A355C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386703567&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+mover Does anyone have anything like these? What do people think? Thanks, Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I just get debbie to move mine - saves my back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Tim, In all serious I have seen the thing you have referred to and they are great if the surface is good and there isn't much gradient mate James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marto303 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Buy & fit a secondhand set of caravan movers, job done http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/caravan-motor-mover-Single-Axle-Reich-Ecoline-/221326642703?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3388188e0f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thats it marto - caravan movers… good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marto303 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thats it marto - caravan movers… good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Get yourself one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PawrWheel-Caravan-Trailer-Boat-Motor-Mover-Motorised-Jockey-wheel-made-in-uk-/380787987716?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item58a8bb9504 I bought one last year as Luke left home and I was moving trailer by myself. They really are great and I picked one up for under £ 100 secondhand. It moves a massive BJ RS3 clamshell trailer no problem :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I must admit, if the jockey wheel is in good nick and the brakes aren't binding, a BJ Clubman should move quite easily when up on 2 wheels. I move mine easily, and I'm a decrepit pensioner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hi All, I have recently purchased a trailer and need to move it about myself so looking for things to make it easier... I have a twin axle clubman and currently tip it onto the two rear wheels to manover it about, this is hard work and not a good posture so I am risking my back. The guy I bought the trailer off had a Tug... www.tugco.co.uk it worked and looks excellent, made in the UK, packs/folds down, but is pricey. I have contacted the company and the heavy duty version would be suitable to move a trailer with a Westfield on it! They have also offered a discount on multiple purchases. I have dome some more searching and found something a lot cheaper which is imported from the USA... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Caravan-Tow-Trailer-Dolly-caravans/dp/B00CD5NZQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386703622&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+dolly This states a weight limit which might be an issue and I don't trust the low price when it comes to metal. Also it appears not to pack down so I would need space to store it and could not take it to venues. Then there is something which takes a different approach... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maypole-185-Trailer-Caravan-Moving/dp/B0037A355C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386703567&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+mover Does anyone have anything like these? What do people think? Thanks, Tim. I can see these helping with a small trailer that has no jockey wheel but can't see much benefit for a car trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Spooner Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hi Tim Just fitted a pair of caravan motor movers to mine due to moving car & trailer in & out of a tight fitting single garage alone, absolutely brilliant, but with a twin axle this is expensive since you would require 2 sets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 The benefit I am looking for is to make it easier to move... I hope these would give me something to pull/push on with a straighter back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickmaster Andy Lowe Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 My dad tried on similar 40 years ago On tight corners pushing it just twisted at odd angles on to one wheel so he gave up with it I had a powered jockey wheel that I could swap boat to caravan when we had tight parking That worked very well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Suggest that Tug device could have issues, first being the fact that it could allow the trailer/van to slip backwards off the Tug as their appears to be no simple stop to stop it rocking backwards. The handle would flick backwards and be a safety issue. The second is that as mentioned, if you are on an incline it could run away as you aren't in control of the brake easily. Quite pricey too. A caravan mover is probably best, you would only need two drive motors one on each side, not all four wheels but it may still have issues with the double axle set up. I recall that most double wheel van owners tend to lift or lower on the jockey wheel to take load off one set of wheels. My Brian James twin axle is difficult to move when on all 4 wheels but dead easy when on 2 wheels although that is unloaded. I may look for a second hand set of movers and give them a try as fitting them to my caravan was one of the best investments I made with the van. Radio controlled and super accurate with pin point positioning and no run aways . Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geejay Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 So Tim does this mean you will be doing more track days next year? Got any in mind ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Just jack the from t end as high as you can so you are only on rear axle and it is easier to turn and push/pull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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