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sbowman871
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Oct 27, 2013

Parkit 360

This looks very interesting. Does anyone have one? Any Negitives from owners?
http://parkit360.ca
  • PARKIT360

    From the website..

    "The P360L is designed to push and pull
    9800lbs / 4445kgs gross weighted trailers

    Powered by an American Bosh designed 1 horse power 12 volt DC electric motor."


    They want $1300, but thats not all...

    Then they want $50 for a ball?

    $32 for a battery box?

    $108 for electric brake control?

    Shouldn't those items be STANDARD for moving 9800lbs?

    A ONE HP motor is not going to be very powerful or speedy..

    from the manual..

    "operating the Parkit
    360

    Parkit360 is not recommended for use on hills. Due to the possibility of mechanical failure, you could have a runaway trailer
    .
    If your trailer has
    trailer brakes
    (For your safety)
    it would be wise to have the ability to engage them if needed.

    The control i
    s a simple forward and reverse button.

    Extensive use will burn out the DC motor. 5 minutes work and 5 minutes rest
    is suggested
    .
    If the Parkit 360 is used in short spurts it can be used
    for many hours at a time.

    The parkit 360 has enough restriction when
    the power button is released to stop your trailer under normal circumstances.
    All Parkit360 models have been tested using a maximum 6% slope with 10 percent or more of the total weight of the trailer on
    the hitch. If the hitch weight is
    too light a traile
    r dolly could lose traction in challenging arias like hills and soft ground"


    Looks to me like a toy (an expensive one at that), they don't give the weight of that dolly but it is most likely under 100 lbs including the battery. It is an accident waiting to happen.

    Your garden tractor might be a better choice but personally if you are having issues fitting your trailer into a parking spot I would suggest reworking your parking or having a trailer hitch installed on the FRONT of your tow vehicle.

    The front hitch on your tow vehicle allows for quicker and tighter turning and if you want trailer brakes just add a trailer connection to the front of your vehicle.

    Front hitch would be cheaper and safer than ANY tow dolly on the market not to mention the need to maintain an additional battery on the dolly...