Which motor mover

sean cobley
sean cobley Forum Participant Posts: 6
edited May 2017 in Parts & Accessories #1

We have just returned to caravaning after twenty years and are really enjoying it we are thinking of getting a motor mover has anyone got any advise

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  • tynesider2
    tynesider2 Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited May 2017 #2

    Try Powertouch very good motor mover easy to use and very precise also comes with 5 year guarantee for new one makes hitching up and placing caravan to the exact spot you want it on,hope you enjoy your return to touring.

     

  • bandgirl
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    edited May 2017 #3

    A motor mover is invaluable for getting the caravan onto a pitch at the end of a cul de sac, into a tight spot where there's not much room to manoeuvre using the car, or to get onto a pitch sideways or nose in.  On our previous caravan we had a Purpleline mover.  It seemed to be a bit slow and temperamental.  On our current caravan we had a Powrtouch Evolution which we find much quicker and more reliable, plus the remote control has a symbol showing which way is forward.  With the old one I always had to press a button to see which way the van moved.  It was 50/50 chance whether I got the right way first time, and invariably I chose the wrong one.

  • dreamer1
    dreamer1 Forum Participant Posts: 141
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    edited May 2017 #4

    I would not advise getting a power touch auto engage I had one fitted to my new 4 years ago Barcelona and have had nothing but problems I must say its all been sorted under the warranty but have had some real problems on site next time i would get a manual engagement.

  • caravanerkarl
    caravanerkarl Forum Participant Posts: 29
    edited June 2017 #5

    We have just brought a replacement caravan, something a little smaller with a fixed bed, it has a titan2 and this is the first caravan with a mover, it is rather slow and struggles a little up a small step so maybe give that model a skip.

  • MDD10
    MDD10 Forum Participant Posts: 335
    edited June 2017 #6

    I have just had a Powrtouch fitted and the dealer specifically advised against the auto engage.   It isn't difficult to use the manual lock on unless you have a disability.  I think it is just there is more to go wrong with a auto engage device.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited June 2017 #7

    That's like advising someone to have manual windows in their car rather than electric ..... 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited June 2017 #8

    Our auto was unreliable and we nearly converted it to manual but sold the van instead.

  • mbee1
    mbee1 Forum Participant Posts: 557
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    edited June 2017 #9

    We have a PurpleLine.  It was already fitted to our previous van and we had it swapped over onto this one three years ago so somewhat unsure of its age but it works perfectly every time.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited June 2017 #10

    What's wrong with that? It's like electric flush loos. I'm a great believer in the KISS principle.

  • Landyrover
    Landyrover Forum Participant Posts: 143
    edited June 2017 #11

    We have an e-go quattro by Purple Line. Yesterday it was pouring with rain as we sited the 'van. Today the mover remote does not work, the man at purple line said " they are not meant to be water proof" obviously not designed by someone who knows what caravanning is all about. Fortunately under warranty, a new unit is on its way to us in Spain.

  • Roy284
    Roy284 Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited July 2017 #12

    Powertouch seems the best bet as its british and has a no qubbile guarantee. Sales so good that Truma bought them! I have quad powertouch movers on my twin axle and they are fantastic, they are very helpful as well. Good luck.

  • MDD10
    MDD10 Forum Participant Posts: 335
    edited July 2017 #13

    You are bang on....but this is the caravan industry and not the car industry where they have to face Japanese and now German competition which forced them to up their game.  I am pleased with the Powrtouch mover but took the advice of the dealer and get that there is a lot more to go wrong....and for the amount of effort to engage it manually it wasn't worth the risk, or money for that matter

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