Gradient for a Truma Mover?

[TerryIvybridge]

Always had good performance from our Mover, mostly! Sometimes had problems with roller slipping on tyres, say, when trying to "mount" a levelling ramp? but in the main, ok and always very useful. However, of late, now I have to reverse"up" the drive in our new home, I'm finding roller slippage more common. I've slight reduced the un-engaged gap twixt roller and tyre to about 15-18 mm, still finding drive is not too positive. I guess the tention springs on the mover may want replacing? is this a job I could find spares for and complete myself? Thanks for any forthcoming advice.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hello Terry,

For a mover to work it all has to be adjusted correctly. The pressure the roller develops against the tyre is set by the position of the engaged roller. The spring pressure you feel when engaging the rollers is almost certainly the return spring, and then the tyre conforming as the roller is brought into contact.

The tyre pressures must also be set correctly, as if they are too low, there roller engagement will be less than ideal.

The surface condition of the rollers will deteriorate with usage so it is possible they may need to be replaced.

In essence follow the manufacturers set up procedures, and teh system should work correctly.

If everything is set up correctly, then check your not asking the mover to do something its not actually designed to do. Most manufacturers rate their movers to climb a 1:4 slope, so again check the manufactures specifications for climbing ability and the maximum weights for the caravan.

 

[Surfer]

Always had good performance from our Mover, mostly! Sometimes had problems with roller slipping on tyres, say, when trying to "mount" a levelling ramp? but in the main, ok and always very useful. However, of late, now I have to reverse"up" the drive in our new home, I'm finding roller slippage more common. I've slight reduced the un-engaged gap twixt roller and tyre to about 15-18 mm, still finding drive is not too positive. I guess the tention springs on the mover may want replacing? is this a job I could find spares for and complete myself? Thanks for any forthcoming advice.

How old is the mover and do you have grit rollers as it the rollers may need replacing!