After nearly burning out the clutch on our VW Passat Estate trying to reverse our 6 berth Bailey over grass my hubby thinks a motormover might be a good idea. Having never used one, please does anyone have any suggestions? Are they worth the money? Which type would be best? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Thanks for replying. Will do a bit of research then and see which sounds good. Just wondered if people had any experience to share as to which are good and which are not? Is it worth looking at a second hand one or should we just push the boat out and go for new?
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Did you release the stabiliser handle when reversing the caravan?
I also had problems with clutch burn last year when trying to reversing on to a pitch but recently I have been told by a service engineer to lift up the stabiliser handle as it eliminates the resistance making the turns much easier. Just thought it was worth mentioning.
If you do decide to get a Motor Mover,I can recommend Powrtouch Mover Movers.
I got mine a couple of years ago and got them to fit it which also gives you 5 years parts and labour warranty.
If you fit it yourself you get 5 years parts warranty only.
They apparently will even come out to site you are on in the UK if you have a problem with the mover.
It cost me £150 to get it fitted and you get parts and labour for 5 years. That works out at £30 per annum over 5 years for full cover of your MM.
I bought the Classic MM from them and have had no issues within the two years so far.
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Quote: Is it worth looking at a second hand one or should we just push the boat out and go for new?
I went the route of a secondhand mover. These are pretty robust units whatever the make, and in reality don't get that much use. I would avoid any unit that offers the grit style rollers as these wear out and require replacement. Movers live in a harsh environment under the van, so expect some rust. If you are diy competent, by all means strip it down and get it re-powder coated, which makes it much more satisfying to fit, plus you can grease where required. Fitting manuals are often available on line, if you feel competent and agile enough to do the fitting which is not exactly complicated-just follow the installation instructions. Allow plenty of time and work out wiring runs before starting.
I can highly recommend a Powrtouch Classic too. Our current caravan had a Truma mover fitted before our purchase which does the job but it does not seen to move in a straight line and needs constant adjusting on the remote buttons.
I had been caravanning for 15+ years and never had a motormover, being a born again (and older) caravanner I would not have a caravan without one. I often wonder how I managed before.
I bought a second hand powertouch off fleabay,only 12 months old and it's great,paid 300 for it,painted it with white hammerite,and greased it up, it's been on 3 vans and it's been trouble free on all of them.
We bought our first and current 'van in 2014 without a mover. Thought being at the lighter end of things (MTPLM 1420 Kg) we'd be OK pushing and pulling.
Wrong-O!
Just about managed on level sites but any unevenness or slope and it was a nightmare. Then there's getting it back into its storage slot afterwards.
Got a Powrtouch; best money I ever spent.
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Quote: Originally posted by little miss talbot on 02/6/2016
Thanks for the info everyone. Definitely something to get then. Don't fancy fitting it myself tho, lol.
Fitted our MM just 2 weekends ago....
Hardest part was securing the extra cabling* to the underside, as you do not 'cut to length' the movers cable.
*I had to buy extra 'P' clips to do it though. But FYI, they're peanuts from Maplins BTW...
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