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10-24-2016, 11:34 AM
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Trailer Dolly
Bought a new truck hard to park trailer in the limited spot to park in. On you tube people make them any ideas would help. I dont have to move it far so a 110 hook up would be ok.
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10-24-2016, 04:26 PM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
Found this on line http://www.djproducts.com They have for TT and Fifth Wheel
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10-24-2016, 05:54 PM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
I've looked at a few products and they aren't cheap. I've learned practice and the wife with a radio is a lot more affordable for me. There was one product that mounted to the trailer that would move the wheels (think old bicycle powered light), had a remote..
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10-24-2016, 08:30 PM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
Would it help if you put a ball hook up on the front of your truck? Have see a lot of boat folks using this set-up!
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10-25-2016, 02:06 AM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
What about getting a used Quad ATV and putting a hitch on the front? I'm sure it would move the trailer no problem and is a lot shorter then a truck..
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10-25-2016, 03:18 AM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
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Originally Posted by Irish Mist
What about getting a used Quad ATV and putting a hitch on the front? I'm sure it would move the trailer no problem and is a lot shorter then a truck..
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That's a super great way to burn up a belt in any ATV that I've owned. Most are rated at a maximum trailer size of less than 1500 pounds and a tongue weight of less than 150 pounds. The CV belts in most ATV's and even in the larger UTV's just aren't durable enough to take the stress of pushing/pulling a 4,000 to 10,000 travel trailer. Even "just for parking", I wouldn't consider using one of my ATV's to move any trailer heavier than a small utility trailer.
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10-25-2016, 05:50 AM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
Thanks for the info. I'm not sure yet what to do I've got a little time to think about it. Ball on the frt is out because I still have length of truck to deal with. I could pull it forward about 4 feet unhook and come in at an angle would probably do it. Im still thinking about a dollie.
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10-25-2016, 05:59 AM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
Right now I'm look at the trailer valet xl dolly can use your 18 volt cordless drill to power it can move 10,000 lbs.Google trailer valet XL and see. Reviews look good. Im only need to move about 20 feet. Im jockey between storage bard wood fence and neighbors stone wall across the street.
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10-25-2016, 07:34 AM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
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Originally Posted by JRTJH
That's a super great way to burn up a belt in any ATV that I've owned. Most are rated at a maximum trailer size of less than 1500 pounds and a tongue weight of less than 150 pounds. The CV belts in most ATV's and even in the larger UTV's just aren't durable enough to take the stress of pushing/pulling a 4,000 to 10,000 travel trailer. Even "just for parking", I wouldn't consider using one of my ATV's to move any trailer heavier than a small utility trailer.
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Yep, exactly, even with a Gates carbon belt.
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10-25-2016, 02:06 PM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
Having taught trailer towing specialty courses, with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 15 years to boaters, and having towed almost everything street legal since 1967, my best advice to you is as follows. Forget the Dolly, unless you want to haul it with you every time you hit the road.
Learn to back your trailer using the vehicle that will be hooked to it when 100 miles from home. That way you will have the confidence to not panic, when faced with NEW circumstances. The trick to backing in tight quarters is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Do it in an open parking lot at first, using empty milk jugs as pylons to lay out a course. They're cheap and easy to replace. Use a spotter whenever possible, Try, whenever possible, to back up toward the drivers mirror (back to the left). That way you don't lose your site line to the blind side. If you do back to the blind side, don't be afraid to put her in park as many times as you need to, to get out and scout your progress. It's times like this that a spotter is great, teach them to be "in your mirror", and agree on hand signals, or use a radio. If in doubt, straighten out! You'll never see a Pro afraid to pull forward to start again. Unless you're really good, once it's crooked... it'll probably stay that way. You will get proficient, don't let it overwhelm you.
Good Luck!
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10-25-2016, 03:23 PM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
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Originally Posted by Pull Toy
Having taught trailer towing specialty courses, with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary for over 15 years to boaters, and having towed almost everything street legal since 1967, my best advice to you is as follows. Forget the Dolly, unless you want to haul it with you every time you hit the road.
Learn to back your trailer using the vehicle that will be hooked to it when 100 miles from home. That way you will have the confidence to not panic, when faced with NEW circumstances. The trick to backing in tight quarters is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Do it in an open parking lot at first, using empty milk jugs as pylons to lay out a course. They're cheap and easy to replace. Use a spotter whenever possible, Try, whenever possible, to back up toward the drivers mirror (back to the left). That way you don't lose your site line to the blind side. If you do back to the blind side, don't be afraid to put her in park as many times as you need to, to get out and scout your progress. It's times like this that a spotter is great, teach them to be "in your mirror", and agree on hand signals, or use a radio. If in doubt, straighten out! You'll never see a Pro afraid to pull forward to start again. Unless you're really good, once it's crooked... it'll probably stay that way. You will get proficient, don't let it overwhelm you.
Good Luck!
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This ^^^^^ is spot on! You will encounter a campsite that is difficult (looks impossible) to back into. If you have to stop a dozen times to get out and look (G.O.A.L.) and if you have to pull forward a dozen time, isn't that better than bending the sheet metal? On our recent cross country trip, I encountered just such a situation. On my second stop to check clearances, I noticed a group of "seasonals" watching my progress. After two more stops, and three or four "pull ups" (BTW pull ups don't count) I was safely spotted. While I was getting the camper set up, an older gentlemen from the group that had been watching came over and said "You know, there have been three other guys that have tried to get into that site and gave up. You're the first one to make it in there". Patience and practice. Just sayin'.
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10-26-2016, 05:34 AM
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Re: Trailer Dolly
So I'm getting what you are talking about. My first truck a Dodge dakota first time every time in. second truck half ton 1500 really tight on neighbors broken concrete wall, now a 3/4 ton and another foot longer I think the only way would be pull it out 4 ft. unhook and come in at a angle. And all the trucks i had to use neighbors driveway to get straight and I dont like using that if I dont have too. But thank you for all the info I will figure something out and by next spring I will let you know.
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