E-go Movers feedback please

[Ian_374396739]

I see in this months CC magazine an advert for twin axle version of E-go mover has anyone either seen or used one or alternatively feed back on existing single axle version, as retail price apears extremely keen versus other brands,

your thoughts are welcomed

Ian

PS posted in Equipment & Accesories but no reply just trying again

thanks

 

[ValA.]

My only comment would be that it's much heavier than the advertised weight. We bought one at the NEC in October, and the stated weight is 29kg - but it actually weighs more than 34.5 kilograms - and I note the website is still advertising the 29kg. We ordered it on a Saturday and received it the following Tuesday, which was great service.

Quote from my original post:

On another forum I posted about the actual weight of our newly purchased motor-mover (E-go) compared to the advertised, and salesman promoted weight. Initially we though it was a lot heavier, but after removing most of the packaging it is still more than 5.5kg heavier than the quoted weight of 29kg. If weight is an important consideration (which it was for us), then can I suggest that before you purchase you actually check the true weight of the mover. I said in my original posting that I'm not sure how many people would actually check - as most people get a fitter to fit the unit rather than do it themselves. I don't suppose it's easier to get a true figure - as, like us, the salesman is likely to tell you the advertised weight rather than the actual weight.

When everything is unboxed and out of the substantial packaging the weights are as follows: Motors plus one third of the cross bar 12.1 kg each = 24.2 kg Middle section of cross bar, plus clamps, bolts, brackets, control panel and trunking 9.3 kg Cross activation bar 1.0 kg so I suppose at 34.5 kilograms a good bit less than we first thought, but still significantly over the stated weight. I think they should be honest enough to admit this - after all they base a lot of their sales patter on the e-go being the lightest on the market for the weight of caravan it will move. End of quote

We haven't fitted it yet - the weather has been much too wet to start lying down under the van!

 

[Ian_374396739]

My only comment would be that it's much heavier than the advertised weight. We bought one at the NEC in October, and the stated weight is 29kg - but it actually weighs more than 34.5 kilograms - and I note the website is still advertising the 29kg. We ordered it on a Saturday and received it the following Tuesday, which was great service.

Quote from my original post:

On another forum I posted about the actual weight of our newly purchased motor-mover (E-go) compared to the advertised, and salesman promoted weight. Initially we though it was a lot heavier, but after removing most of the packaging it is still more than 5.5kg heavier than the quoted weight of 29kg. If weight is an important consideration (which it was for us), then can I suggest that before you purchase you actually check the true weight of the mover. I said in my original posting that I'm not sure how many people would actually check - as most people get a fitter to fit the unit rather than do it themselves. I don't suppose it's easier to get a true figure - as, like us, the salesman is likely to tell you the advertised weight rather than the actual weight.

When everything is unboxed and out of the substantial packaging the weights are as follows: Motors plus one third of the cross bar 12.1 kg each = 24.2 kg Middle section of cross bar, plus clamps, bolts, brackets, control panel and trunking 9.3 kg Cross activation bar 1.0 kg so I suppose at 34.5 kilograms a good bit less than we first thought, but still significantly over the stated weight. I think they should be honest enough to admit this - after all they base a lot of their sales patter on the e-go being the lightest on the market for the weight of caravan it will move. End of quote

We haven't fitted it yet - the weather has been much too wet to start lying down under the van!

Thanks for info

Ian

 

[Paul_5074021]

Hi Ian

I have recently had an Ego fitted to a single axle (Swift Challenger 480) and have been very pleased with its operation.

Having read a number of threads on movers on this and other forums, I wanted one which can be wound more tightly onto the tyre if you get any slippage in wet/icy conditions. I went to the NEC show to review all the possibilities and ordered a Reich. However, despite detailed questioning, the Reich salesman did not make clear that, unless fitted behind the axle, the ground clearance is severely restricted. When Caravan Movers On-Line came to fit the Reich at my home, they found that it would have to be spaced down from the chassis so that the movement to engage the rollers cleared a lip on the Alko chassis just in front of the axle. This would have resulted in a much reduced ground clearance. Fitting behind the axle was a possible option, but I would have lost both my spare wheel carrier and the Kojak jacking point I had fitted.

All credit to Caravanan Movers On-Line who took away the Reich and ordered in an Ego, which they fitted 10 days later. The Ego fitted well in front of the axle (no problem with the shock absorbers either) and it has worked very well on the three trips we have done since then.

Cheers

Paul

 

[Ian_374396739]

Hi Ian

I have recently had an Ego fitted to a single axle (Swift Challenger 480) and have been very pleased with its operation.

Having read a number of threads on movers on this and other forums, I wanted one which can be wound more tightly onto the tyre if you get any slippage in wet/icy conditions. I went to the NEC show to review all the possibilities and ordered a Reich. However, despite detailed questioning, the Reich salesman did not make clear that, unless fitted behind the axle, the ground clearance is severely restricted. When Caravan Movers On-Line came to fit the Reich at my home, they found that it would have to be spaced down from the chassis so that the movement to engage the rollers cleared a lip on the Alko chassis just in front of the axle. This would have resulted in a much reduced ground clearance. Fitting behind the axle was a possible option, but I would have lost both my spare wheel carrier and the Kojak jacking point I had fitted.

All credit to Caravanan Movers On-Line who took away the Reich and ordered in an Ego, which they fitted 10 days later. The Ego fitted well in front of the axle (no problem with the shock absorbers either) and it has worked very well on the three trips we have done since then.

Cheers

Paul

Thanks for your help, after speaking to the Homestead main agents for the UK they tell me that the advert was premature and that the Twin won't be available till start of next Season- pity, however what an insight to their competition about their pricing-OOPS

Ian