I have a TXP Purpleline Hitchdrive and requir new tyres/inner tubes. has anybody got an idea what size are these and where I can purchase them? Thanks

[Aege]

I have a TXP Purpleline Hitchdrive and requir new tyres/inner tubes. has anybody got an idea what size are these and where I can purchase them? Thanks

 

[RogerL]

Tyres usually have their size moulded into the sidewall - once you know that Google the internet for price/availability

 

[ProfJohnL]

Hi I the guess the unit you have purchased is second hand and you may not have seen all the sales information and warnings.

These "A frame" mounted movers are fine on solid and most importantly level ground, but they do have limited grip and as such if the caravan is on a slope the jockey wheel can loose grip and the caravan can move uncontrollably representing crush and colision hazard to people and things in the vicinity. Even worse in damp or icy conditions.

Basically if you feel you could not personally stop or hold a caravan on a slope, then its unlikely your mover can do it either. That's why so many of these movers are offered for sale secondhand.

If you must use it, use it with extreme caution. I would suggest you consider cutting your losses and save for a road wheel mover which have far more control and safety.

 

[Hutch]

If you zoom in on the photo of the tyres it shows them to be, 2.5 X 4.00

 

[birdman101]

If you have purchased it and never used it I would not waste my money on tyres. .About 15 years ago I went into my dealers who were very close to where I lived and had a very good relationship with them as had bought several caravans from them over the years. This used Hitchdrive was propped against the wall. I asked if it was for sale and told just take away. On trying it out,I see why it had been P/Xd with a caravan and they did not want it. Bought a proper mover and the Hitchdrive I took to the tip. Had proper movers ever since.

 

[Hutch]

Prof and Birdman 101, your replies are not to what Aege was asking. It's about tyre size.
No wonder people get fed up with this forum.

 

[birdman101]

If he hasn’t actually used ,it just trying to save wasting money. They even had a plate you could bolt on to stand on, to add weight and grip of tyre to the ground.But to stand on it with two feet and wind handle and steer is impossible.
PC forum October 2006 the same answers were given, exactly the same not to waste money.

 

[Hutch]

If he hasn’t actually used ,it just trying to save wasting money. They even had a plate you could bolt on to stand on, to add weight and grip of tyre to the ground.But to stand on it with two feet and wind handle and steer is impossible.
PC forum October 2006 the same answers were given, exactly the same not to waste money.

That's still not the answer Aege, wanted. But good information.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Prof and Birdman 101, your replies are not to what Aege was asking. It's about tyre size.
No wonder people get fed up with this forum.

Whilst the comments both Birdman and I did not address the specific question from the OP, the circumstances and nature of the question raised a concern where the OP was new to the subject and may not have wide experience, especially concerning the safety of such devices.

Professionally it would be negligent not to point out the risk of the device, especially when the consequences can be so serious and expensive.

The first person who discovered the pawcity of grip such a device had would have had little warning of the loss of control and the situation may well have escalated very quickly.

And I hate to see people wasting money and possibly endangering themselves, based on a false hope through ignorance.

 

[IanB1485]

Prof and Birdman , I appreciate your insights . I have never come across these devices , but reading about your experiences and the pitfalls of the hitchdrives means if asked I can advise against them. The other thing that springs to mind is a conventional motor mover locks the road wheels , which if manually reversing a caravan down a slope using one of these hitch drivers , even a handbrake wouldn't stop the caravan if the hitch wheels lost traction , something which people don't realise until it happens.

 

[birdman101]

Yes Ian they were a piece of equipment just waiting for accident to happen. They were not produced for vey long. If it was not for walking in my dealers and see in one propped up against the wall I would never of experienced the use of one. And when dealer said take it,looks as though they would not risk selling it on. There was a footplate to stand on to give it grip as the nose weight alone was inadequate it was a terrible design.

 

[Hutch]

Probably alright on flat areas, early days . Certainly not for slopes.
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