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marwayne 
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 Topic: Trailer Valet XLPosted: 29 Nov 2021 at 7:26pm |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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TheBum
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Posted: 29 Nov 2021 at 3:09pm |
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We bought something similar to the Trailer Valet from Tractor Supply to pivot the trailer inside our storage unit so we could pull it out without damaging the trailer or storage unit door frame. I had gotten it backed in kinda weird and couldn't figure out the best angle to hitch it up in order to get it out. It worked well for that, but I wouldn't want to have to move the trailer very far with for the reasons already mentioned.
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Alan
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Dengle
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Posted: 29 Nov 2021 at 2:17pm |
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GlueGuy & Jato: Thank you for input. It's disappointing to hear of the "torquing out" of the coupler. Seems like both the Valet 5X (without coupler use) and the XL, if tightened to coupler as instructed would not allow for this. I don't discount your (GlueGuy) experiences however. Still, with the appearance of numerous, positive reviews, I might opt for the XL during the spring 2022. As Jato suggests, I can quickly return the item (returning within 30 days). My Rpod 179 sets in driveway, blocked, covered, winterized and happy. It's cold outside and decisions can wait. I jumped on the Valet idea upon believing a terrific Black Friday sale loomed. Checking further, no great deal - either $350 or $600 depending on Valet model. No torque on my Northern Tool three wheeled dolly with tongue weight on the 2" dolly ball. I can continue use. Not interested in higher priced movers. Thanks. Dengle
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jato
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Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 4:49pm |
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Seeing the GG has direct experience with both his advice is well taken. Also if you decide to try it anyway, as you have good smooth concrete, maybe you could give it a go. Worse case scenario is that it fails the test, as it did with GG, and you end up returning it.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 12:38pm |
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We tried both versions of the Trailer Valet. They were not worth the powder it would take to blow them to smithereens. We had our 179 on flat pavement with small (like 1/4") rocks scattered here and there, and they could not "climb" the resistance that provided. Both versions would "torque" trying to move the trailer, and in the end could not do it at all. We returned both of them.
We ended up getting an E-go trailer mover from Purpleline, and it is the bee's knees. |
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Dengle
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Posted: 28 Nov 2021 at 10:12am |
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I have a Rpod 179 and have a narrow passage on driveway. I've been using a trailer dolly (three wheels) with off/on kill switch connected to trailer battery to activate brakes due to slight incline. Sometimes, I need to pull trailer forward and my body can't handle. Question: Should I purchase the Trailer Valet XL or the 5X? If mounting the 5X on passenger side of tongue, would mounting bracket interfere with Fastway E2 sway bar bracket? I believe I can mount, as 8 inches of frame is available. However, perhaps the XL is better choice. My trailer has the 500 pound tongue weight and single axle rated about 3800 pounds, so the 5X is probably okay. Ground is concrete pavement. If having the 5X, there's concern about folding on tongue during trips? I can remove too. The 5X wheel appears to fold toward the front, not rearward. Concerned about turning radius as well. Guess I could remove for travel. The 5X is cheaper than the XL. So, assuming the Trailer Valet works based on most reviews, should I opt for the 5X or spend money for the XL w/2" ball. Thanks, Dengle
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DavMar
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Posted: 10 Oct 2017 at 3:04pm |
No disagreement from me that in some cases like yours, marwayne, spending $500 or more makes economical sense. Yet for the average RP owner that's allot of money to shell out when maybe there are other low cost solutions? Or at least that what interests me, creative low cost solutions to the parking problems that some of us face. |
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marwayne
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Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 11:51pm |
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My dolly cost me about 550$, without it I would have to take the pod to storage at a 100$ a month, for 5 years that would be 6000$, well worth the price of the dolly. I bring the pod in the back alley, but then I have to make a sharp 90* turn up a 10 % grade to park it behind the garage. We are not allowed to park our RV in the driveway. With the dolly I save a 100$ a month, bonus, I have the pod at home where it is fenced in.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 9:37pm |
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If I could push it into the storage space manually it would be great, but it's too heavy. Getting into the space just takes time because there's not enough room to do it in one go (truck is too long for the space between rows). So I go as far as I can, then disconnect & reposition. Rinse, repeat.
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bp
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DavMar
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Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 7:19pm |
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Hmmm .... seems to me like some very expensive solution to a problem that shouldn't be that much. Oh well to each their own, right?
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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
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