Caravan Movers
Discussion
I have had one fitted today.
Looked into the various models before deciding on an Enduro series 2
The weird thing is, it appears to me that most of the budget movers appear to use the same componentry.
Only the Reich movers appear to be manufactured differently.
In the purpleline range the more expensive models use some lighter materials, about 5kg less.
Look at the Purpleline website, they have a test of popular models.
Anyway even the Enduro2 looks well engineered and does everything you need it to.
Looks a doddle to fit DIY, but was cheap enough fitted so went for it.
Superb, why pay more.
If the dealer is putting even a budget one on, it should be okay
Looked into the various models before deciding on an Enduro series 2
The weird thing is, it appears to me that most of the budget movers appear to use the same componentry.
Only the Reich movers appear to be manufactured differently.
In the purpleline range the more expensive models use some lighter materials, about 5kg less.
Look at the Purpleline website, they have a test of popular models.
Anyway even the Enduro2 looks well engineered and does everything you need it to.
Looks a doddle to fit DIY, but was cheap enough fitted so went for it.
Superb, why pay more.
If the dealer is putting even a budget one on, it should be okay
I emailed Truma for a answer;
Dear Mr Hughes
There are some differences in design between the Go2 mover and the SR mover but they will both work on single axle caravans and their technical specifications are quite similar.
If you require any further assistance do not hesitate to contact us
That's cleared that up
Dear Mr Hughes
There are some differences in design between the Go2 mover and the SR mover but they will both work on single axle caravans and their technical specifications are quite similar.
If you require any further assistance do not hesitate to contact us
That's cleared that up
21 years fitting these things in the caravan industry and fitting many different types. Do ya self a favour.....I've fitted and repaired hundreds and on my Own personal caravan I've fitted a Powrtouch. They are awesome and the no quibble warranty and call out if there a problem and build of the product is brilliant. Hate Truma movers with a passion! Poor build and the warranty service from Truma is terrible. We have stopped selling and fitting due to this reason and the control boxes are always failing.
Just my opinion.
Have fun
Justyn
Just my opinion.
Have fun
Justyn
extremekiter said:
21 years fitting these things in the caravan industry and fitting many different types.
Question for you - I have a trailer (Dastle racebox) which is not a caravan but weighs 900kg unladen so is a bit beyond me moving it by hand on my own. Will any of these mover devices that fit on the underneath of caravans attach to such a thing? They all look like they need the underneath of the trailer to be flat so they can bolt flush against it.extremekiter said:
21 years fitting these things in the caravan industry and fitting many different types. Do ya self a favour.....I've fitted and repaired hundreds and on my Own personal caravan I've fitted a Powrtouch. They are awesome and the no quibble warranty and call out if there a problem and build of the product is brilliant. Hate Truma movers with a passion! Poor build and the warranty service from Truma is terrible. We have stopped selling and fitting due to this reason and the control boxes are always failing.
Just my opinion.
Have fun
Justyn
You will be pleased to know im having a Powrtouch Auto fitted next week Just my opinion.
Have fun
Justyn
). It's brilliant. Even managed to get the van up a boggy slope where even 4x4s struggled!
can't wait for a play with my rc caravan lolWe have an E-Go on our current Swift Classic Coronette (Max 1100kg) It is brill, very well made and excellent instructions. I got it at a budget price from Homestead Caravans about 3 years ago; fitted it DIY to my (then) Elddis Whirlwind, then took it off when trading in and fitted it to the Swift. (Oxford Caravans wanted £250 to swap them over - I courteously declined and did it myself) Worst part of the whole thing was winching the Swift up on to our drive on arrival home but it only took a few hours to leisurely fit it. With my arthritic-ridden body I find it essential, also we park the 'van nose to the house so we can lock it to a post, so reversing would not be an option.
The mover has never given me a moment's bother all the time we have had it. My 110 amp/hr leisure battery is nearly 3 years old and moves the caravan along nicely. Advice I had was to fit a jockey unit with pneumatic tyre - very good for shifting around with the mover. Also worth noting is if you have restricted access to one side of the caravan then you must get a kit with a 'cross-shaft' for engaging the motors, unless of course you get a power-activated one. However, consider that one day you may have to park the caravan with only one side accessible......
Anyone considering one - go for it. A bonus is the ability to move the caravan to a better area for driving away on a very wet site - been there, done that - lol
The mover has never given me a moment's bother all the time we have had it. My 110 amp/hr leisure battery is nearly 3 years old and moves the caravan along nicely. Advice I had was to fit a jockey unit with pneumatic tyre - very good for shifting around with the mover. Also worth noting is if you have restricted access to one side of the caravan then you must get a kit with a 'cross-shaft' for engaging the motors, unless of course you get a power-activated one. However, consider that one day you may have to park the caravan with only one side accessible......
Anyone considering one - go for it. A bonus is the ability to move the caravan to a better area for driving away on a very wet site - been there, done that - lol
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