Which motor mover to buy?

Firstly, you won't regret getting one as we are in our 60's and with a large van it's manageable with two only on smooth tarmac.

Assume you have single axle in which case plenty of choice. Powertouch always appear to get rave reviews for their service (but I wonder if other makes don't fail as often hence don't need service?)

We have Truma single axle and have had no problems in 4 years (famous last words as warranty is 5 yrs - make sure you get a long warranty)

Make sure fitting is done to NCC COP 305 (or whatever may have superceded it as it does give specific instructions on cable sealing etc)

Battery is probably the component that will let you down so suggest you also get a high capacity one as big as will fit your battery locker or at the very least, check any existing battery)

CC have decided on latest criteria and recommendations (Banner/Numax but others will differ - warranty length is probably your best guide?)

Truma XT series, I believe use brushless motors (should be more reliable and each reacts to the load on it's side improvong control? BUT I think they are at a higher price point?

Hope this helps.

Whatever you decide, enjoy as it should keep you going a lot longer with much less hassle!

We have a Reich Eco line bought new in Dec 2010 and except for when our dealer changed it over to our new van, last july, and incorreclty wired it has never been a problem. 

Reich did send engineer to our home to resolve the problem and did so within 20 mins.

That's great service and Reich also seem a good make?

I read more reviews and opinions than I care to remember a couple of years ago when choosing a motormover, they all are acceptable to things going wrong it would seem. Probably due to where they sit getting covered in dirt and grime. One thing did seem to
come up quite a bit was the auto engage functions on some of them and how unreliable and complicated if things went wrong with it to the point that some people actually had there's converted back to manual engage. Having no personal experience of them I can
only hope and presume that what was posted was the truth. I can personally recommend the purpleline enduro 2, had it fitted by auto fix who do a deal on the caravan club membership offers, five years warranty and fitted at home and had no problems whatsoever.

I've got a Powertouch Classic. The only criticism is that it is quite slow. My previous van had an early model Reich and that was brilliant.

Our Reich is able to bring/park our van weighing 1450kg easily enough tho to be honest the drive is pretty flat only needs to ride over short raised area of causeway.

The rollers are groved metal and always grip the tyres again tho we havent used it thro snow but on few occassions with mud pitches.

Not the lowest price but we can only comment on what we have experienced, tho if/when it is replaced I would look at Truma which seems well made.

Hi everyone, On our last van we had a Truma motor mover and it was no trouble for the short time we had it as the van got stolen at 20 months old, we did get the van back the thief only got 3 mile and the police got him. But the mover had been smashed of
at one side thanks to a low wall in our garden plus other damage. It was repaired and a power touch mover fitted we had that for almost 8 years with no trouble. We bought a new van last year and had a new power touch fitted it is slow start witch is very handy
it is also 3 speed that is very handy slow for hitching up and faster when required and then there is the 5 yaer warranty. Best part of £1000  Tho. But for us well worth it.

Hi

Just purchasing a new twin axle so my mind is focussed on motor movers.

Has anyone considered using a camper trolley like the Caravan Motor Mover 2500 Twin Axle that Pro Tec offer? It work out about the same cost as Truma single axle installation.

Or even the front Tow bar that Watling Engineering do? - about £300 or so fitted.

Neither of these impact on the payload, that seems quite low on my Swift.