Is the TrailerValet XL the right trailer dolly for you?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- This is an updated review on the TrailerValet XL. After owning it for a few months and putting it through it's paces including going up hill, trying a few different drills and the manual handle. I walk through what it is like to use in a real life situation and talk through a few pros and cons of this Trailer Dolly.
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None of these trailer movers are recommended for inclines.
Could a stronger motor be adapted to drive it? DIY a bracket to attach motor to the dolly?
Interesting idea! It is for sure worth a try.
Thanks for an useful information 👍
Glad I was able to help!
I got one of these second-hand for $100. It's extremely well-built but I don't think I would ever have paid the full retail price for it for the amount I use it. It is very useful and effective in maneuvering my 17' travel trailer in my narrow driveway and I even have used to to move the trailer out onto the street. However, if you are tall it is really hard on your back after about a minute or two even if you are using a drill to power it. I tried pulling my trailer back into my standard suburban driveway (flat street, concrete ramp/sidewalk, slightly sloped concrete driveway) and it did very well until I hit my driveway which is quite new and smoother than the sidewalk. The wheels then lost traction and I could go no further. Ended up having to back it out and hook it up to my car to pull it in. I think if you have a rough surface (older asphalt or concrete) it works fine but smooth surfaces with slope is a challenge. But if you have limited space it is definitely worth trying out.
This trailer valet must be taller so you don’t have to break your back on the process of moving it.
This will break your back more likely because of an awkward position while moving with this short
valet trailer.
The ergonomics definitely leave something to be desired. Though, it does the trick in the end!
Thank you for your honest review! We appreciate your feedback and know that it will help others make the best decision for them.
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You should really make one that is motorized, maybe have it use the RV battery for power to keep the dolly light and portable.
@@FiatMaxi I think you might be on to something 🤔
@@TrailerValet Just think, I have a large trailer dolly type thing at home, but I have a big trailer so need one that is more portable. It would fit in with your brand.
Thank You sir
You still using this? Would you recommend it after owning it for a while?
Yeah, for the price I don’t think you can a better one! I will def use it every time I need to move the Airstream in a spot that my truck can’t fit.
It seems like a 90 Degree adapter on the drill might make the experience a bit easier. Has anybody tried that?
That would be super interesting to try, I bet it would be way less awkward
What about going down the hill with the dolly? Does it work doing that?
Hey, thanks for asking. I have gone down a hill a few times. While it def works and the built in break is great. I always had something close by to put behind a tire in case it started running away from me
How heavy is your Airstream? I have a 27ft Jayco Feather, its 6300 pounds dry weight.
that is a great question, when I did this video the airstream was pretty much completely gutted. but even then I would guess the weight was somewhere in the 4500 lbs range. Hope this helps and good luck with your trailer
@@beardedspruce Yeah, I mean Costco has a deal on this one right now so I may do it even though I'm not sure its the best for the job. I have a gravel area that has a slight incline at the beginning that could be a challenge. I could compact the gravel or use a ramp to smooth out the incline at the beginning.
Thanks for your review. How heavy is your trailer?
Thanks William
Thanks for watching, mine is a 23’ that weighs 5600 lbs. hope this helps!
hello, what is the weight of your airstream?
sorry for the delay, the dry weight is about 3500lbs hope this helps
My back hurts just watching you!
😂 yeah, it’s def some hard work going up hill
Love the guest appearance by Jon!
Do you know what the maximum recommended degree of incline is while using this? Thanks in advance
Unfortunately, I do not know and there doesn't seem to be any info provided by the company either. Sorry that I don't have more info on that topic. I will say, with any incline I would recommend some Trailer Wheel Chocks. I have these and love them: amzn.to/3bz6mRP
I've been looking a these for a while. None of them are recommended for any appreciable incline. Maybe 2-5%.