Any of you ever use a 5th Wheel Dolly like this?
This thing may solve my issues & allow me a larger 5th wheel? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqZ9K-5yTT0
Forum Discussion
"Blanco1" - You have "discovered" most of the various types of "Power Movers".
Been there, done that.
Unfortunately - unless you have a light weight trailer - AND plan to move it
over *PAVED* *FLAT* ground - most are *NOT* going to cut it....until you get into the $4K-5K range like the yellow one. (talked to them in the past - they said my 2K pin weight would require the more expensive -$5K- model).
If you visit a large dealership with lots of TTs and 5ths - you will find they move 'em with a fork lift to pack 'em in "tight" on their sales lots. Many/most independent repair shops do the same to maneuver 5th wheels into their shops, etc.
You can find fork lifts in the same price range (or less) than the various models of "movers" you posted. Take a look at what is available on Craigs List.
However, be aware you want a fork lift with pneumatic tires - capable of going up "blocks" (cribbing) in front of a curb, etc.
Also, unless *you* feel competent to do so, you need someone who can check it out mechanically before you buy.
(If it breaks - you aren't going to drive it to the repair shop like you would a car or truck)
Suggest you visit one of the many forklift dealers (who have used ones available)- usually in industrial areas in - or bordering L.A. - and have a salesperson give you a demo.
BTW - one of the shops local to me welded up their own pin "attachment", but you will also see pre-fabed 5th wheel pin attachments for forklift forks advertised on CL.
Happy hunting and/or moving!!
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Been there, done that.
Unfortunately - unless you have a light weight trailer - AND plan to move it
over *PAVED* *FLAT* ground - most are *NOT* going to cut it....until you get into the $4K-5K range like the yellow one. (talked to them in the past - they said my 2K pin weight would require the more expensive -$5K- model).
If you visit a large dealership with lots of TTs and 5ths - you will find they move 'em with a fork lift to pack 'em in "tight" on their sales lots. Many/most independent repair shops do the same to maneuver 5th wheels into their shops, etc.
You can find fork lifts in the same price range (or less) than the various models of "movers" you posted. Take a look at what is available on Craigs List.
However, be aware you want a fork lift with pneumatic tires - capable of going up "blocks" (cribbing) in front of a curb, etc.
Also, unless *you* feel competent to do so, you need someone who can check it out mechanically before you buy.
(If it breaks - you aren't going to drive it to the repair shop like you would a car or truck)
Suggest you visit one of the many forklift dealers (who have used ones available)- usually in industrial areas in - or bordering L.A. - and have a salesperson give you a demo.
BTW - one of the shops local to me welded up their own pin "attachment", but you will also see pre-fabed 5th wheel pin attachments for forklift forks advertised on CL.
Happy hunting and/or moving!!
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