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Trailer caddies

5thhand
Explorer
Explorer
I have a tight drive way. Any ideas as to what kind of trailer caddy to get? These are my parameters; 3 degree slope, concrete, 15,000 gross weight. Where do you find a used one?
5thhand
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bucky
Explorer II
Explorer II
By tight do you mean narrow? If so remember that you won't be able to see around the RV while moving it.
If you mean tight swing room a google earth pic would help us help you.
Puma 30RKSS

NamMedevac_70
Explorer II
Explorer II
Can you say forklift.

ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Explorer
MFL wrote:
Caddy for 15K FW? I'm thinking modified fork lift, or bobcat?

Jerry


Explored all the same
Bobcat in decent condition = very expensive & may need accessories.

Fork lift - there are ready-made modifications available. Many/most dealers -and many repair facilities- use fork lifts to move 5th wheels. Ask around. Expect to pay about $2K or more.

Downside = *if* you need repairs that aren't DIY, you may need to transport an inoperative fork lift to a repair facility. Could be expensive! Also, used (cheap?) fork lifts may have seen better days.

Answer = Parkit 360. Mfg in Canada - Very impressive, but pricey!
Caveat/s from Parkit:

Do not exceed dolly's rated capacity.
Do not operate on more than a 4% grade.

The reps can (usually) be found at larger RV shows.

Good luck with your dilemma!

~

way2roll
Navigator II
Navigator II
It's $4,000. And I am sure you would need some sort of extension and adapter to go from the stock ball mount to a FW hitch mount (unless your FW is a gooseneck) That is a tremendous amount of money to assist in parking a FW. I could park my FW at my current storage location for 7 years at that cost. But I guess any problem can be solved if you throw enough money at it.

Jeff - 2023 FR Sunseeker 2400B MBS

Allworth
Explorer II
Explorer II
Are you really talking about a fifth wheel??
Formerly posting as "littleblackdog"
Martha, Allen, & Blackjack
2006 Chevy 3500 D/A LB SRW, RVND 7710
Previously: 2008 Titanium 30E35SA. Currently no trailer due to age & mobility problems. Very sad!
"Real Jeeps have round headlights"

CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Explorer III
BB_TX wrote:
Several options. But not cheap. Never used one. Pretty neat though.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gSuaudSkKUk
Interesting but I would not use this device on anything but a flat paved surface. Even then it doesn't seem adequate if something isn't as planned as 14K for that small device seems questionable to me.
2009 Holiday Rambler 42' Scepter with ISL 400 Cummins
750 Watts Solar Morningstar MPPT 60 Controller
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland

Bob

BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
Several options. But not cheap. Never used one. Pretty neat though.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gSuaudSkKUk

MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
Caddy for 15K FW? I'm thinking modified fork lift, or bobcat?

Jerry