Doesn’t look too bad that one :thumbsup:Trumpeter wrote:Thanks for the input, luckily I don't have to move it far so either a manual or cheap 12v model will be fine. I've found a US one you crank called a Trailer Valet, for my purposes looks ideal -and no battery required.
https://www.caravansplus.com.au/trailer ... 14939.html
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- Bluefin
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If you have room and it's a straight driveway and want to make it real easy to get your boat up, there are plenty of cheap 4x4 12v winches around now, just dyna bolt it at the end of driveway, make a bridle for rear of trailer, they all have remotes now so you can guide her up no worries.
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How do you get it the oppisite waytracks wrote:If you have room and it's a straight driveway and want to make it real easy to get your boat up, there are plenty of cheap 4x4 12v winches around now, just dyna bolt it at the end of driveway, make a bridle for rear of trailer, they all have remotes now so you can guide her up no worries.
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What's wrong with a tow bar on the front of your vehicle????
You can see exactly what the trailer is doing
My father in law used it 40 years ago with boats, caravans & trailers
His driveway was narrow and steep (bad incline anyway)
Cheers Gra
You can see exactly what the trailer is doing
My father in law used it 40 years ago with boats, caravans & trailers
His driveway was narrow and steep (bad incline anyway)
Cheers Gra
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Well I’ve learnt 2 things tonight. You can’t do maths and you drink bloody slow. Lol.smile0784 wrote:Exactly almost 30 mins to move that far lolMattblack wrote:6 meters a minute over 30 meters = 1 beer :thumbsup:yepi'mon wrote:I'll be interested to see how you go with these.
I'm in the same position with an approx 30m long driveway on a slight slope. Not sure the cheaper options will make it up the slope in anything more than a snails pace.
I've seen some options that are in the 1k + mark.
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More expensive, less controlTexas wrote:What's wrong with a tow bar on the front of your vehicle????
You can see exactly what the trailer is doing
My father in law used it 40 years ago with boats, caravans & trailers
His driveway was narrow and steep (bad incline anyway)
Cheers Gra
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I got the ark brand from supercheap auto when it was on sale for that $125. You can ratchet move it over short distances but not over long distance. The gear ratio is too small. Also, if there is any incline, you might have issues unhooking your trailer because the wheel does not shorten as much as non-ratchet wheels. I chose this wheel because the shaft is directly over the axle which makes it easier to turn the wheel and I think it should be stronger than off center versions. I usually use it to just for final adjustments. The most I have ever moved it is about 10-20 cm. The main reason I got this wheel is so that I can make these final and minor adjustments easily. It is possible to make these small adjustments with normal jockey wheel, but the wheel is small and it is hard to turn the wheel and then I have to heave the boat to move it in the direction I want. With this, no more issues.Trumpeter wrote:Hi All
I've moved to a new house where the garage opening's are a really tight fit for my boat so was thinking of getting a trailer mover so I can manoeuvre precisely without scraping the gunnels on the bricks. The boat's a little heavy to push around easily on my own. They start from about $125 for a basic Alko ratchet type and go up from there. Anybody used or have one they can recommend or avoid?
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That doesn’t sound like a bad idea.sturgeon wrote:I got the ark brand from supercheap auto when it was on sale for that $125. You can ratchet move it over short distances but not over long distance. The gear ratio is too small. Also, if there is any incline, you might have issues unhooking your trailer because the wheel does not shorten as much as non-ratchet wheels. I chose this wheel because the shaft is directly over the axle which makes it easier to turn the wheel and I think it should be stronger than off center versions. I usually use it to just for final adjustments. The most I have ever moved it is about 10-20 cm. The main reason I got this wheel is so that I can make these final and minor adjustments easily. It is possible to make these small adjustments with normal jockey wheel, but the wheel is small and it is hard to turn the wheel and then I have to heave the boat to move it in the direction I want. With this, no more issues.Trumpeter wrote:Hi All
I've moved to a new house where the garage opening's are a really tight fit for my boat so was thinking of getting a trailer mover so I can manoeuvre precisely without scraping the gunnels on the bricks. The boat's a little heavy to push around easily on my own. They start from about $125 for a basic Alko ratchet type and go up from there. Anybody used or have one they can recommend or avoid?
Glad it worked out for you