How to move a 5th wheel that has no wheels.

[TheLandYacht]

So. A little background.

Some dummy (insert my name here) decided to boondock his (80's model) 5th wheel, block it up...then had the brilliant idea of removing the wheels.

Then this same dummy built a 30 foot porch/extra room/etc on one side...close enough that it's impossible to get the wheels back on that side.

Is there such a thing as a "car dolly" for travel trailers? It doesn't need to be moved far on the dolly, just far enough out that we can get the wheels on it.

Thoughts? And yes, I know the first thought will be "what a dumbass".

[Grit_dog]

TheLandYacht wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
Gas can and match?
Tear down the porch/redneck atrium? What good is it if you're hauling the camper away?

Always has to be one in every bunch.

Answer: Because the value of the porch is something on the order of 3x that of the RV...in materials cost alone.

Also because "something else" will be taking the RV's place. Currently leaning toward a "tiny house", but that's as yet to be determined. So there's a good chance the porch and "redneck atrium", AKA the utility/laundry/etc room...will be just as useful in the new configuration.

Sorry dude. First comment was tongue in cheek.
My appumption about the porch was wrong. I apologize. I didn't realize it was finished living space.
Is the camper worth anything or could you just find some ole boy with a big truck or tractor to hook on and drag/skid out of the way? Then it's easy to jack/block it up and get some wheels on it.

[discovery4us]

You can also consider going up. How high would you need to go to get above the deck to allow installation of one tire?

[tinner12002]

Bedlam wrote:
To drop the axle, you just need to unbolt the springs from the FW frame and leave the axle connected. If that does not give you enough room, you may be able to jack up that side of the porch to get the wheels in place.

That may not be so easily done if deck is against the one side.
For a do it yourself deal I like the floor jacks and paver deal but to add to that I would get a couple pcs of 10ga metal about 18" x 36" and put on pavers then floor jacks on metal so you'll have a smooth surface to roll on.

[time2roll]

TheLandYacht wrote:

time2roll wrote:
Cut an access panel in the porch wall that faces the tires.

It's the main support structure (the floor joists) that blocks access to the wheels. Thanks for the suggestion though.

How about jack that porch up a bit on each side and put some skids under it. Borrow a truck and pull it away a few feet.

[Rvpapa]

Google "equipment roller kit". They are rentable and with a couple good planks should be fairly easy.
Art.

[mkirsch]

You will need to slide the trailer sideways anyway. You can't just pull it forward or back it up, or you will damage the structure.

Some heavy planks, maybe some steel plates, a couple of good floor jacks, and a comealong. I could get that thing slid sideways enough to get the wheels on.

[elidodge]

Got good insurance? otherwise hire a profesinal

[TheLandYacht]

Grit dog wrote:
Gas can and match?
Tear down the porch/redneck atrium? What good is it if you're hauling the camper away?

Always has to be one in every bunch.

Answer: Because the value of the porch is something on the order of 3x that of the RV...in materials cost alone.

Also because "something else" will be taking the RV's place. Currently leaning toward a "tiny house", but that's as yet to be determined. So there's a good chance the porch and "redneck atrium", AKA the utility/laundry/etc room...will be just as useful in the new configuration.

[Chuck_thehammer]

mobile home .. park model.. moving companies..

have special frame dollies... jack up unit.. back frame dolly under, lower trailer.. and drive away...

just seen it done last week at this campground.. done all the time.
most of the time spent.. disconnecting out-buildings, electric, water, sewer.

[Tal_IL]

And, most important.... TAKE VIDEO!!!

[TheLandYacht]

time2roll wrote:
Cut an access panel in the porch wall that faces the tires.

It's the main support structure (the floor joists) that blocks access to the wheels. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[Grit_dog]

Gas can and match?
Tear down the porch/redneck atrium? What good is it if you're hauling the camper away?

[Bedlam]

To drop the axle, you just need to unbolt the springs from the FW frame and leave the axle connected. If that does not give you enough room, you may be able to jack up that side of the porch to get the wheels in place.

[schlep1967]

Place concrete pavers under the trailer axles. Put 2 floor jacks on the pavers parallel with the axles and lift the trailer. Push or pull trailer sideways rolling the floor jacks on the pavers. Might have to do it a few times to get enough space.

[K_Charles]

copeland343 wrote:
mobile home mover has correct equipment to slide trailer over

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