Caravan movers

[Sandra_5110065]

Hi, definitely going to get a mover. Have a Bailey 500/5, 2 years old. Can anyone reccommend which one to go for, please ?

Thanks in advance

Sandra

 

[Robtel]

Hi Sandra,

This has been the topic of many threads on this forum. If you do a "forum search" I'm sure you'll find enough comments and opinions to keep you occupied for a while.

I have a powrtouch mover and would definitely recommend both the product and the company. I know there are others who use the forum that feel the same but some will also recommend the alternative makes as well. I don't think there is an awful lot of difference between the different types. Powrtouch's 5 year guarantee plus the good reports I heard about them swung it for me.

Which ever one you choose I'm sure you will not regret it. Good luck.

Robert

 

[PeterT]

Sandra

Echo and support that comment. Cannot beat Powrtouch for service, 5yr warranty gives security. Soft start (slow-speed moving) worth it's weight in tight spots.

 

[Damian]

Powertouch here too, worth every penny, makes moving the van so very easy, and the 5 year guarantee is brilliant.

 

[cokey1970]

I fitted a Powrtouch mover to our Bailey Ranger 470/4 last year and found it very straightforward. The mover comes supplied with comprehensive instructions and there's always support from Powrtouch if you need it.

 

[Nidge1]

Hi Sandra,

We have got the Powrtouch on a 1700 kg van.Have found it fantastic and the after sales can't be beaten either.

Go for the Powrtouch you won't regret it.

Regards

Nidge

 

[colin(bridgend)]

To all you caravanners who have a fitted mover on board. Prior to fitting check with Alko regarding warranty work on the chasis should you hit an obstruction or sleeping policeman and distort the chasis. You are losing quite a bit of ground clearance. A little while ago a posting was made here regarding caravan movers and from the Alko home page the one they favoured was the "Bulldog" which fitted in the tow ball socket as this did not put uneven stress on the chasis. The one fitted to the jockey wheel attachment and the perminaent fitting under the van did not go favourable with Alko.

 

[Damian]

This is the actual advice from the AL-KO website , taken two minues ago regarding motor movers:

Al-Ko Kober Ltd make no recommendations regarding motormovers. Whilst we do recognise the benefits of these products, we would advise caution should you choose to have one fitted. Any drilling of the Al-Ko chassis for fitment of none Al-Ko products will weaken it

 

[KiwiPete]

We have had our Powrtouch fitted for over 16 months and never had problems with ground clearance. In actual fact it only reduces ground clearance by about 45mm, less than 2". As for fitting to an ALKO chassis, no drilling is required, it is just a bolt on unit. (and you can take it off if you sell your van! and put it on your new one.

Powrtouch, I say go for it!!

 

[Angela_5076436]

We seem to be the odd ones out here - so to even things up

Our old Elddis had a Carver fitted as a predelivery thing

We both have dodgy backs and I have bad arms - so we had to have something.

The Abbey Cardinal had a new Truma one fitted - again before we took delivery . This one is wireless , so in many respects it's easier to use.

Wonderful gadgets - could not cope without.

 

[LadyMo]

Sandra,

We have a Reich motor mover and would'nt be without it.We also trasferred it to our new van with no problems at all.They have a web site if you wish to get the details.

 

[Earlybird]

Sandra I have a reich mover on a senator Louisiana .It is the best for the job but is not chep William

 

[AnnM1]

We have had both a Truma and Powrtouch. Powrtouch is slower, duye to the 'soft start' but we prefer it. It also comes with a no quibble 5 year warranty. Powrtouch are also very helpful as a company.

 

[Sandra_5110065]

Thanks for all the replies.

I think I'll go for the Powrtouch. Neither of us is getting any younger and when putting the van away in storage it is going to make life so much easier.

Many thanks again to those who responded

Sandra

 

[clivea]

Hi, we have aReich fitted on a S5 Pageant, and it is in front of the wheels. this allows the retention of the Alko sidelift jack and spare wheel carrier. I hav ebeen over countless speed humps and on ferries and have had no problems with ground clearance. The Reich does not need any drilling or mods to the chassis.

Other Clive

 

[Trevor_5122845]

I too am intending to have a motorised mover fitted and spoke to my local agents. Their recommendation was to have Powrtouch and really gave the Truma which I was considering a bad name. They site poor quality manufacture with many faults, difficulty obtaining spares and finally Truma's reluctance to accept any responsibility for cost of repairs, allways finding some fault on the part of the user as being the cause of failure. They have offered me one of the five remaining units they have in stock for only

 

[MaureenF.]

Other Clive....Have you ever had to change your wheel?

We have a Series 6 Pageant and the dealer changed our Reich mover from our old caravan onto the new one and in doing so fitted it to the front instead of behind the wheel. Now we find that when jacking the wheel the suspension drops and the wheel is jammed against the mover roller and therefore impossible to remove from the hub in the event of a puncture.

Aparently the only solution for this is to use a second jack (i.e. a trolley jack) to jack up the suspension arm to lift it away from the mover. I would'nt fancy having to do all this on a wet night with a flat tyre or a blowout!!!

We would be grateful for any alternative ideas as at the moment we have arranged for the caravan to go back next Monday to the supplying dealer to have the Reich re-fitted behind the wheel as Reich recommend.

 

[Tony_374293886]

Just had a powrtouch reconditioned unit fitted by powrtouch the unit is like new with 5 yr warranty.Under

 

[RichardS1]

In response to Trevor we were offered a deal on a Truma mover when we bought our current van as the new model was just being launched by Truma. We did not really intend buying a mover but the deal was so good we had it fitted. Best thing we have done it is a great piece of kit and has given fourteen month of trouble free use. I agree with what the majority say that the Powrtouch certainly give the best service, but the price you have been offered for the Truma personally I would go for that model.