Great if you can use your truck. However not all parking scenarios have enough space for getting into with the length of the truck and trailer together. Trailer dolly's are a great option for precision control and getting into tighter spaces with the trailer than a vehicle could.
now that's all AND great but my question is that how does that favor with gravel and unsmooth terrain like if you live outside in the country side . food for thought
We can recommend our Transformer models for use on a variety of terrains including pavement, cement, firm grass and packed gravel. On grades up to a maximum 6% for trailers up to 10,000lbs, 4% for trailers exceeding 10,000lbs. Not recommended for very uneven terrain though. Feel free to contact our sales dept. if you'd like to discuss further. sales@parkit360.com
The castor wheels are not designed to be load bearing. All of the trailer's tongue weight is situated above the drive wheels on purpose and the caster wheels are able to "float" as the terrain changes. The kingpin adapter is designed with a 3 point connection to provide a strong and stable connection for the dolly to tow/push against.
Yes, the unit can do that. The unit can go forward and in reverse, so there is really no need for the unit itself to do a 180 degree turn under the connection point.
@@Parkit360 Sorry, I meant maneuver the trailer in a 180 degree spin, in it's own footprint. My driveway doesn't allow me to back in, I'm forced to pull up, disconnect, and use a trailer valet to spin the trailer into it's resting spot, but with a planned 5th wheel upgrade in the next year or so, the trailer valet will be useless.
Sorry for the delay, the unit will be able to turn the trailer around in a 180 degree spin, however the axis will be where the axles are so it may extend past the footprint due to where the axles are on the trailer and the turn is accomplished. Please reach out to our sales team if you have any questions - sales@parkit360.com or by phone at 1-888-926-5517 ext 1.
This customer parks his Fifth Wheel in his driveway to unload, clean, and winterize it before transporting it to his permanent storage facility. This opportunity enabled us to document the parking process, which is challenging to accomplish on a tight street with a standard tow vehicle.
Trailer dollies are an excellent option for precision control while parking, and eliminate the extra length from your tow vehicle when parking into tight spaces. In the video you see that the street is fairly narrow but the dolly is able to get a sharp turn out of the trailer to back it into the driveway, whereas a tow vehicle would be driving over the neighbors lawn in order to make the same turn. In addition he is able to park the trailer close up to the roof gutter without the need for a spotter.
Be realistic about you expectations. These things work great on paved or concrete surfaces that are flat. The performance severely suffers with gravel or a little grade.
Transformer models are rated to handle pavement, cement, packed gravel and firm grass terrains up to a maximum 6% grade for trailers up to 10,000lbs, 4% for trailers exceeding 10,000lbs.
Cool and all but, my math says that is still 2ft of trailer overhang into the road? I hate even the concept of HOA's but this is a perfect example why it appeals to some people. Just cause you can doesn't mean you should bud.
Yes, there is a 2ft overhang here. However, this was a temporary solution to unload there trailer and shoot the video. Neighbours were contacted, and there are usually cars parked all over, so there would be no one having to drive under the trailer. But yes, in the long term, this wouldn't be ideal.
@@Parkit360-fi3kk Fair enough, the unit is very effective and the video demonstrates its benefits...I just got distracted with the video title. I mean if you didn't say the actual measurement and stayed with "Is it possible to park a 42-foot Fifth Wheel in a small tight driveway" I would have been equally impressed. Not trying to yuk your yum, just an observation, hope your product does well.
Trailer dollies aren't expected to tow the trailer at highway speeds unlike your vehicle. These systems are designed for power and precision to park your trailer with ease.
The cuts during filming were necessary for practical reasons, such as allowing vehicles to pass or changing camera angles. While the path was consistent, avoiding cuts would have resulted in a lengthy and unprofessional-looking video. Promotional videos often include cuts to highlight key features; for continuous footage, customer videos or tutorials are better options.
The customer parks his 5th wheel in his driveway temporarily to unload, clean, and winterize it before transporting to a permanent storage facility. This video is to show a proof of concept for the dolly's power and precise control. In a longer driveway this could be a permanent parking solution (as long as its approved by your local HOA).
Wow can't use your actual truck to park your trailer instead you got a toy robot doing it for you people are getting lazy "dhurrr I can have my toy robot park my trailer " dose it do all the hulin down the road as you sit inside controlling it 😂😂😂😂😂
Trailer dollies are a great option for parking in tight spaces or when you don't have room for your truck to maneuver. The dolly provides more precise control, and viewing angles unavailable when using a tow vehicle. In addition the extra length from the vehicle is no longer a factor when pivoting the front end of the trailer as the dolly pushes from directly under the trailer's coupler.
All Transformer models are rated to handle up to a maximum 6% grade on pavement, cement, packed gravel and firm grass terrains for trailers up to 10,000lbs, and a maximum 4% grade for trailers exceeding 10,000lbs.
The first thing THIS guy needs to do is learn how to drive... This exercise was set up COMPLETELY wrong from the beginning... Handy little gadet though... but not if you don't know what you're doing to begin with
I just use my truck 😂😂😂
Great if you can use your truck. However not all parking scenarios have enough space for getting into with the length of the truck and trailer together. Trailer dolly's are a great option for precision control and getting into tighter spaces with the trailer than a vehicle could.
now that's all AND great but my question is that how does that favor with gravel and unsmooth terrain like if you live outside in the country side . food for thought
We can recommend our Transformer models for use on a variety of terrains including pavement, cement, firm grass and packed gravel. On grades up to a maximum 6% for trailers up to 10,000lbs, 4% for trailers exceeding 10,000lbs.
Not recommended for very uneven terrain though.
Feel free to contact our sales dept. if you'd like to discuss further.
sales@parkit360.com
I like how the front wheels pop off the ground. That does not seem too stable
The castor wheels are not designed to be load bearing. All of the trailer's tongue weight is situated above the drive wheels on purpose and the caster wheels are able to "float" as the terrain changes. The kingpin adapter is designed with a 3 point connection to provide a strong and stable connection for the dolly to tow/push against.
i need me one of them! 😍
You can order now on our website!
parkit360.ca/products/transformer?variant=42325939323061
cool
Thats a huge 5th wheel for a dual axle
This is awesome!!! How much for one for one of these?? 🤩
All prices are available on our website.
Find the Transformer 15K here: parkit360.ca/products/transformer?variant=42325939323061
Interesting, what's the tongue weight on that unit? I think mine is about 3.5k pounds.
The trailer used is a 2019 Alpine 3701FL
GVWR 16,500lbs (Loaded to about 14,500lbs during the video)
Tongue weight 2,925lbs
Can the unit make the hardest turn possible for a dolly? (A 180 degree spin within its own footprint)
Yes, the unit can do that. The unit can go forward and in reverse, so there is really no need for the unit itself to do a 180 degree turn under the connection point.
@@Parkit360 Sorry, I meant maneuver the trailer in a 180 degree spin, in it's own footprint. My driveway doesn't allow me to back in, I'm forced to pull up, disconnect, and use a trailer valet to spin the trailer into it's resting spot, but with a planned 5th wheel upgrade in the next year or so, the trailer valet will be useless.
Sorry for the delay, the unit will be able to turn the trailer around in a 180 degree spin, however the axis will be where the axles are so it may extend past the footprint due to where the axles are on the trailer and the turn is accomplished. Please reach out to our sales team if you have any questions - sales@parkit360.com or by phone at 1-888-926-5517 ext 1.
That would be illegal in my township with the trailer sticking out
This customer parks his Fifth Wheel in his driveway to unload, clean, and winterize it before transporting it to his permanent storage facility. This opportunity enabled us to document the parking process, which is challenging to accomplish on a tight street with a standard tow vehicle.
Why not use the tow vehicle?
Trailer dollies are an excellent option for precision control while parking, and eliminate the extra length from your tow vehicle when parking into tight spaces.
In the video you see that the street is fairly narrow but the dolly is able to get a sharp turn out of the trailer to back it into the driveway, whereas a tow vehicle would be driving over the neighbors lawn in order to make the same turn.
In addition he is able to park the trailer close up to the roof gutter without the need for a spotter.
@@Parkit360 I'll stick with my truck, I enjoy the challenge.
Be realistic about you expectations. These things work great on paved or concrete surfaces that are flat. The performance severely suffers with gravel or a little grade.
Transformer models are rated to handle pavement, cement, packed gravel and firm grass terrains up to a maximum 6% grade for trailers up to 10,000lbs, 4% for trailers exceeding 10,000lbs.
@@Parkit360 cement is a powder you buy it in bags……you should show it in you ad backing a trailer up a 6% gravel grade….. that would be interesting
Cool and all but, my math says that is still 2ft of trailer overhang into the road? I hate even the concept of HOA's but this is a perfect example why it appeals to some people. Just cause you can doesn't mean you should bud.
Yes, there is a 2ft overhang here. However, this was a temporary solution to unload there trailer and shoot the video. Neighbours were contacted, and there are usually cars parked all over, so there would be no one having to drive under the trailer. But yes, in the long term, this wouldn't be ideal.
@@Parkit360-fi3kk Fair enough, the unit is very effective and the video demonstrates its benefits...I just got distracted with the video title. I mean if you didn't say the actual measurement and stayed with "Is it possible to park a 42-foot Fifth Wheel in a small tight driveway" I would have been equally impressed. Not trying to yuk your yum, just an observation, hope your product does well.
If this thing can move a 40' fifth wheel, why do they tell me my brand new Ram 3/4 won't!
Trailer dollies aren't expected to tow the trailer at highway speeds unlike your vehicle. These systems are designed for power and precision to park your trailer with ease.
Moving it is one thing, stopping it when coasting down a mountain road is another.
Plus, you bought the wrong truck anyway. 😉😉😉😉
@@rwalsh9 really, what's the right truck?
Whatever you choose.
It was a comedy comment.
The video cut so many times due to equipment malfunction. Really silly video.
The cuts during filming were necessary for practical reasons, such as allowing vehicles to pass or changing camera angles. While the path was consistent, avoiding cuts would have resulted in a lengthy and unprofessional-looking video. Promotional videos often include cuts to highlight key features; for continuous footage, customer videos or tutorials are better options.
Ok 42’ in a 40’ space that leaves 2’ in the street?
The customer parks his 5th wheel in his driveway temporarily to unload, clean, and winterize it before transporting to a permanent storage facility.
This video is to show a proof of concept for the dolly's power and precise control.
In a longer driveway this could be a permanent parking solution (as long as its approved by your local HOA).
Wow can't use your actual truck to park your trailer instead you got a toy robot doing it for you people are getting lazy "dhurrr I can have my toy robot park my trailer " dose it do all the hulin down the road as you sit inside controlling it 😂😂😂😂😂
Trailer dollies are a great option for parking in tight spaces or when you don't have room for your truck to maneuver.
The dolly provides more precise control, and viewing angles unavailable when using a tow vehicle. In addition the extra length from the vehicle is no longer a factor when pivoting the front end of the trailer as the dolly pushes from directly under the trailer's coupler.
Any type of a grade it don’t work
All Transformer models are rated to handle up to a maximum 6% grade on pavement, cement, packed gravel and firm grass terrains for trailers up to 10,000lbs, and a maximum 4% grade for trailers exceeding 10,000lbs.
The first thing THIS guy needs to do is learn how to drive... This exercise was set up COMPLETELY wrong from the beginning... Handy little gadet though... but not if you don't know what you're doing to begin with