Mines was £849 fitted june last year direct from powertouch with there local fitter come to fit it
I was going to do self fit as well but you dont get the 5 year no quibble guarantee if you do
Its a great mover though works no prob even with my 85ah battery nice slow start just total control have fun
I was told the guarantee with self fit is parts only, but I have recieved the registration docs for the guarantee and it says nothing about parts only but it does state "the mover is not covered for caravan battery failure, incorrect or poor fitting, misuse ,accidental damage, ect. And it says it will run for 5 years from the original date of sale. I hope I will never need it but if I do I will find out.
I have an 88AH battery and because I have not fitted the mover yet I was wondering if it would be large enough but you have put my mind at rest so I wont have to fork out for another battery.
should be ok as powrtouch (we have a powrtouch) say use 85 amp.we did until battery failed some time later and then changed to 110 AH.from a full charge it just means it will work for longer in use.good price yes we paid about £800 8 years ago.
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Bought mine from Powertouch two years ago advertised on Riversway lesiure for £650 fitted and powertouch price matched it and also they did 6 month interest free excellent service too well pleased
Bit late on this thread but we've been away and given the Powrtouch Evolution plenty of use this summer. Was new April 2012, dealer in Yorkshire removed it from part-ex and I bought it in November.
Paid £550, plus £15 delivery, plus £40 to transfer warranty. Overpaid to have it fitted (when I have done them myself-not difficult) and was charged £150. Probably paid too much overall, although the recommended retail is about £950 plus fitting.
Put the old Powrtouch manual spring loaded lever type on my son's caravan as he has a steep driveway and was struggling with a Bulldog hitch type mover. Good on the flat but much wheelspin on damp sloping ground. The Evolution is a big improvement in power. Three speed control which makes tight spaces and long runs a doddle. However,what a carry on with the remote control. Press two buttons to power up, display glows and counts down to steady green. Great, ready to roll. Maybe not. If red led dots glow on the handset it's battery is on the way out (and they don't last long) so you'd better have a spare 9 volt handy. Doesn't just slide out though, you need to open the case with a small screwdriver. Fitted new battery- a bargain wife had bought then discovered it was rechargeable type and flat of course. Friendly Danish neighbour in Alsace had a spare (swapped for a bottle of wine). With power in the handset back to the van electric box, switch off the mover power 'cos it cuts off after a few minutes non use, wait twenty seconds then switch on again. After the delay the remote control has decided it doesn't want to play so back to the pressing of two buttons and wait for the countdown. To engage rollers press one button and hold down another, release them both and hope the motor movers get the message. Listen for the whine of the engagement motors and wait as the rollers move snail-like slowly to the tyres. Now use the remote control to move the van to the car, hitch up and almost ready to travel. But not until disengaging the rollers by pressing a button, hold it down-press another button- release them both at the same time and wait while the rollers move so slowly off the tyres. Then to the main switch and power off.
If the caravan battery goes flat whilst the rollers are engaged, it's numerous turns with a little T Bar socket spanner on each side to release them. Usually happens to my friend when his van is halfway across the road and pavement.
Speed and controllability of the Evolution mover is good. Tiresome and tedious faffing about to engage and release rollers is bad. I'd rather have the quick on/off lever type anyday but for someone maybe too infirm to bend and twang the lever it could allow them to keep enjoying caravanning.
BTW Alsace is a popular venue for the Danes. I asked why so popular and was told it's because their parents used to bring them there...and their parents. They call it 'Danish Camping'. Nice people too, and they speak better English than most of us.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Powrtouch Evolution Good Price
