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GlueGuy
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Topic: Trailer Valet XL Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 12:44pm |
Both the Parkit360 and the Trailer Valet XL have the same basic problem; the connection to the trailer coupler must be RIGID. The problem we had was that it was impossible to tighten the coupler/coupler plate enough to prevent it from "torquing out" of the coupler. The Parkit360 can be used with their "Universal Telescopic Frame Adapter" for another $167 (and it might also work with the Trailer Valet (BTW)). The adapter would be absolutely rigid, and would solve the problem we had. However, at that point the Parkit360 plus the adapter is approaching $1200, which is more than the Purple Line Enduro.
I think the Enduro is a better value, and solves the problem of where to store the mover (the only thing we would have to store is the remote control).
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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 11:17am |
Parkit 360 |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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geewizard
Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 9:47am |
I'd like to build one on a used snowblower chassis, one with tracks. I think that would work better on grass and gravel.
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2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB
2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
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DavMar
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 9:30am |
Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
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GlueGuy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 2017 at 12:41am |
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bp
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 11:26pm |
I almost bought one, two problems, 1 they could not guaranty it would pull the pod up a 10% grade, 2 the dolly was way to high to clear the backend of the pod
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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GlueGuy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 10:10pm |
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bp
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 9:14pm |
Likely, not having the tools for the job nor the knowledge of how to build one is a big impediment to doing so.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 8:56pm |
Why not built your own dolly.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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GlueGuy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 2017 at 2:51pm |
We're sending ours back. eTrailer was very understanding, and issued an RMA right away. My biggest challenge (at the moment) is boxing things up. The original package, and the larger box that it was in was damaged significantly. I used a couple yards of packing tape in an attempt to get the original package back together in a semblance of a "box". The next challenge is scrounging up enough packing materials to fill the large voids in the original shipping box; and then taping up all the tears in it.
I'm seriously looking at the Purple Line "Caravan Movers". They have two models; Enduro, and E-go. The Enduro is their economy product, but has the same basic features as the E-go at an ~~ $500 discount. The primary difference is that the E-go is made (mostly) from cast aluminum, and the Enduro is made from steel (so is probably a bit heavier). They both are rated to move up to 5,000 lbs on a single axle, and they demonstrated the ability to move up to a 25% grade (1 in 4 slope). The main issue for us is the tight quarters in our storage facility. The spaces are tight, and the space between rows is narrow. Our F-150 is over 20' long, so it's snug even without the R-pod. I've maneuvered in there a bit now, and I know I can do it; but it's not "comfortable", and it sure induces stress. I poked around a bit and found these competitors:
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