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Lhaz
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Jul 27, 2017

Trailer dolly

Our daughter bought an Airstream trailer and was planning on storing it for the next few months in our backyard. We checked code and it is legal in our part of the county to do. Unfortunately the guy that delivered it was less than helpful and left it sticking out of the yard and blocking the sidewalk. He told her to rent a trailer dolly and move it herself to where she wanted it in the yard. Would appreciate any advice on how to find a service to do this. We are in the SF Bay Area, Santa Clara County. Thanks,
  • I tried a manual dolly on my Winnie TT when dry and probably weighting 4,200 pounds. Couldn't do it alone. Two strong people...possibly. Careful where you push.
  • Contact a local RV dealer. They should be able to help you or, connect you with someone who can move the Airstream.
  • I can understand not having a buddy that has a truck in the Bay Area. I was visiting family in Fremont and had to drive all over town to find a station with diesel for my SUV. I thought that was odd but then I looked around and there wasn't a truck on the road. just Civics, Corollas, Accords and Camrys. Where I live every third vehicle is a truck. Just ruminating. I would call a couple of towing companies and see what they can offer. Even someone with an SUV could back it up a few feet for you. If you need to maneuverer in some tight confines a portable electric dolly might have to be your answer. If you have to wedge it in then it will be then need to be taken out on the pick up end. It might make sense to buy one rather than renting twice. If the ground is flat and hard surface you could put a tongue jack wheel on it and push it around with enough people. Flat, flat flat!
  • Thank you all. We got a referral to a great guy from a trailer repair shop. He was kind enough to come out immediately and he got the trailer in the backyard and set up so all is well now.