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25/6/2014 at 8:49pm
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit: Swift tourer
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We have recently purchased a swift single axle 19ft tourer and would like advice on the best motor mover to buy. We are looking for quality and also advice on the price to have to pay for fitting.


Thanks

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25/6/2014 at 8:54pm
 Location: Derbyshire
 Outfit: Adria+Altea+542DT
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We have a Powrtouch and have never had a single problem with it, so I can recommend them.


The also offer great support should you ever need it.




25/6/2014 at 8:59pm
 Location: Warrington
 Outfit: Coachman VIP 420
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I bought a Rhiech motor mover 7 years ago and have just moved it over to my new bailey. I can say honestly we have never had any problems. Easy to use and good quality in my opinion.

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25/6/2014 at 9:04pm
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Another vote for powrtouch, have had other makes on previous vans,but have found it superior.


26/6/2014 at 12:12am
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram
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I have the purpleline mover and same as above no issues. Except when the battery in the handset gets low.



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26/6/2014 at 2:43am
 Location: Northamptonshire
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 500 5
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Powrtouch here too. No probs and have had them on two caravans

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Debs & David


26/6/2014 at 8:48am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Swift2BChallenger2
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We went for a Reich as it is galvanised and should not rust. Very pleased with it so far.

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26/6/2014 at 11:28am
 Location: W Midlands
 Outfit: Fleetwood Heritage 560-4 & Discovery 4
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Had a Powrtouch Evolution fitted recently by Caravanmoversonline and have to say it's a very good mover. I wanted them to fit it to qualify for the 5 year parts AND labour guarantee.

Took two blokes an hour and a half to fit it on my drive, including removing my ancient and knackered Reich mover (charged extra £40 for removal).


26/6/2014 at 12:05pm
 Location: Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Outfitless!!!Vauxhal
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Happy with Powrtouch. No problems so far

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Started with a motorbike and tent.......my gallery, my life.


26/6/2014 at 12:39pm
 Location: County Durham
 Outfit: Sterling Eccles Wayfarer SE
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We have Powrtouch on our huge twin axle van. It performs brilliantly. No problems at all. I would say pay the extra and get one. Guarantee you won't regret it.

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26/6/2014 at 1:20pm
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit: Swift tourer
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Much appreciate your comments, Powrtouch seems to come out on top. Can anyone now suggest a company to buy from and also fit. So far my only quote is £1000 for the manual and £1200 for the automatic from a local dealer.

Thanks

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26/6/2014 at 1:46pm
 Location: Cambridge
 Outfit: Countryman FC Mtn H
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Just had a Powertouch Evo manual fitted by Mission Impossible out of Daventry, cost £890.00 very efficient and professional service.  I(t would have been £875.00 but we were a bit far away so he added £15.00 for travelling still a good deal.


27/6/2014 at 1:20pm
 Location: Dorset
 Outfit: Vango Odyssey AirBeam 600 Tent
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We have a PowrTouch HeavyDuty which we bought second-hand off ebay for £400 (the motors were ex-demo and the handset and receiver box were brand new in the box). We fitted it ourselves in about 90 minutes, using two car jacks to lift it into place.

Its been excellent for our 21ft van and moves it up and down our sloping drive, and into its storage space easily, even with only about 4 inches clearance each side.


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29/6/2014 at 6:51pm
 Location: Yorkshire
 Outfit: Swift tourer
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Thanks everyone for your advice.

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