Moving my Travel Trailer around the house

wnjj wrote:
Nice setup,you got there Rider!

I’m a little surprised your flatbed trailer has a 2” ball. My 16’ one is 2 5/16” and I assumed any trailers that size would be. Is it commercially made or home built?

With trailers and/or property, a tractor sure is nice to have. Mine’s a little larger (~3500 lbs) and the first week I owned it I built a hitch that attaches to the bucket. I’ve only ever moved smaller ATV/snowmobile trailers around with it though. I’m lucky enough to have a brother-in-law who likes to fabricate stuff. He built a 5 tine, 5’ wide, 5’ long brush rake that replaces the bucket. He also built a quick hitch so it’s only 2 pins to do it.

My next project is a receiver hitch attachment that pins on my mini excavator in place of the bucket. That will make moving those trailers a breeze. Last year I uncoupled the cargo trailer from the truck camper and parked it, without moving the truck. I used the safety chains hooked onto the excavator bucket. It worked but wasn’t as easy to guide.

It is a commercially built with a bulldog hitch. It is about half and half around here for ball size. A 2 inch is well within the limit for a 7000 lbs trailer. I have really enjoyed my tractor. My travel trailer too.

Nice setup,you got there Rider!

I’m a little surprised your flatbed trailer has a 2” ball. My 16’ one is 2 5/16” and I assumed any trailers that size would be. Is it commercially made or home built?

With trailers and/or property, a tractor sure is nice to have. Mine’s a little larger (~3500 lbs) and the first week I owned it I built a hitch that attaches to the bucket. I’ve only ever moved smaller ATV/snowmobile trailers around with it though. I’m lucky enough to have a brother-in-law who likes to fabricate stuff. He built a 5 tine, 5’ wide, 5’ long brush rake that replaces the bucket. He also built a quick hitch so it’s only 2 pins to do it.

My next project is a receiver hitch attachment that pins on my mini excavator in place of the bucket. That will make moving those trailers a breeze. Last year I uncoupled the cargo trailer from the truck camper and parked it, without moving the truck. I used the safety chains hooked onto the excavator bucket. It worked but wasn’t as easy to guide.

ol Bombero-JC wrote:
Pliz post your "tight space" FIFTH WHEEL (30'+) Trailer movers.

Thanks.

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They are made. I seen one at a camper place. It was a much bigger tractor. http://steveshitch.com/the-hitch/3-point-attachment/

Bucky Badger wrote:
Great video, I have a little Kobota 2660 and love it. You mentioned Quick hitch a few times, That's not a QH. A QH is Awesome to change out implements quickly, if your attachment are compatible

Watch some of my other videos were I made a planter, a plow, and a row hiller to change out quickly with one pin. Not to mention changing trailer balls out. I think it meets the definition of quick hitch in my book. It is a hitch, and it is quick. LOL! I know what you mean. Thank you for the kind words.

Great video, I have a little Kobota 2660 and love it. You mentioned Quick hitch a few times, That's not a QH. A QH is Awesome to change out implements quickly, if your attachment are compatible

Rider7767 wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:
Awesome, now I have an excuse to get a tractor!!

I've seen similar on RV dealer lots. The tighter turning radius and low speed in 1st gear really gives you a lot of control to squeeze into difficult spots.

That is as good as reason as any to get a Sub Compact tractor. One machine does it all. I mow, garden, tow, dig, and till with one engine.

Never mind, that means I need to buy a yard to mow, garden and dig in.:o

BruceMc wrote:
New toy? Did someone say "New Toy"?



It has been worth every penny!

RV related: It's a ford gas tank moving tool:



Remainder of Motorhome fuel pump replacement project...

I built a stabilizer & square receiver on top of the drawbar to use a ball mount. No pics, but it sure works well. These are available commercially, but I had the material & time to do my own.

Here's an example:

very nice.

Pliz post your "tight space" FIFTH WHEEL (30'+) Trailer movers.

Thanks.

~

Back when I had the Keystone, I used to do the same thing with my Kubota. Still use it to move the boat between the fence and garage. Its too tight of a fit to use a conventional TV.

New toy? Did someone say "New Toy"?



It has been worth every penny!

RV related: It's a ford gas tank moving tool:



Remainder of Motorhome fuel pump replacement project...

I built a stabilizer & square receiver on top of the drawbar to use a ball mount. No pics, but it sure works well. These are available commercially, but I had the material & time to do my own.

Here's an example: