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Moving your caravan on uneven surfaces and into confined spaces can be time consuming and difficult. There is an easier and safer way!

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Manoeuvring a caravan can be a daunting task, but it can be a breeze with the right knowledge and expertise. Motor movers have been available for many years helping to move caravans, boats, horse floats and trailers with ease. Motor movers are a safer option for those who do not feel confident reversing their vehicle to manoeuvre their caravan. Essentially, they are devices that allow you to position your caravan without having to use your car or by pushing the caravan manually by hand.

Are there different kinds of Motor Movers?
The most popular versions of motor movers are operated by remote control, allowing you to have hands free operation while giving you the ability to move your caravan around as you park it into position with pin point accuracy. There are different versions available, fixed motor movers that drive the tyres using a roller wheel which attach to the chassis, or portable motor mover trolleys which are independent from the vehicle and attach to the A frame of a caravan or trailer using a suitable bracket.

How does a Fixed Tyre Driven Motor Mover work?
Tyre driven movers are permanently fixed to the vehicle and are available in two options, automatic or manual. The automatic motor mover engages the rollers onto the tyres using 12 volt actuators. The manual movers are engaged using a crank handle. Both styles of movers are operated via a remote control. Different kits are available for single axle, twin axle (2 motor) and twin axle (4 motor). This type of setup involves mounting the motors to the chassis using the provided bars and installation kit, which are suited to the European Al-ko chassis. The controllers are mounted inside the caravan and include a complete installation kit with all wiring and fuses. Powered by the caravan’s 12 volt house battery these are recommend to have at least 100amp/hr battery capacity. The advantage of these movers are they travel on the vehicle as they are permanently fitted and the remote control allows you the freedom to move around the caravan as you park it into position.

What are the advantages of a Portable Motor Mover Trolley?
Motor Mover Trolleys are compact and durable movers with tank/bulldozer like rubber tracks. They are available in 3 sizes 1500kg, 2500kg or 4500kg max capacity, so there is one available no matter what size caravan you have. There is no installation required as Motor Mover Trolleys are independent from the vehicle. You will simply require a suitable bracket that attaches to the A frame of your caravan, which you can install yourself. The Robot Trolley is also operated by a remote control allowing the user to walk around the caravan while manoeuvring. Powered by a rechargeable battery the motor mover will operate continuously for 30 minutes, reaching elevations up to 10%. The advantage of the Robot Trolley is that you can move your caravan, boat, horse float or trailer all with the one mover just by installing a single bracket on each A frame.      
    

Interested in seeing how motor movers work and how they can make your travels easier? Visit our showroom in Hamilton or get in touch with Wayne and RV Supplies team to learn more and see them in action.