Delivering Mini Barns with EZ Mover

There are lots of mini barn equipment but I just have the basics. So far they have gotten the job done. The ez mover it's definitely harder work and slower than a mule but if you're just staying in the business, the ez mover may be a good option for you.

[@ep9360]

Hey....That's slick. Forget about it!

[@AmericanStructures]

Great for a small company but time consuming compared to a mule. Of course depending on how busy you are it may be worth using to save the 30-40k over a mule.

[@naturalgamer249]

Nice one

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

What kind of hubs do the dollies use? Why don't the doors line up @9:05?

[@christianvito6656]

Awesome move! How much does that shed weigh approximately?

[@normanmiller8412]

I'm not sure. I'd guess around 1500 pounds or so.

[@rafaelguillen4830]

Hey how u doing I would like to know where u purchase ur trailer how much thank you for ur video

[@paulmuller8257]

Great video! I have a 28' gooseneck deckover with a 4' dovetail and 4' fold-out Monster ramps. Do you think the EZ Mover would be able to pull/push an 8x8' shed up onto the trailer? Maybe winch assisted? Does the the EZ Mover have a "neutral" gear?

[@normanmiller8412]

I think it would be do-able. Probably not very easy. You may want to lay plywood over the angle iron on the ramp and dovetail since tires are pretty small. The other issue you'd run into would be you'd need a middle ramp. Not a good setup but possible with enough work. It has neutral. I pull mine quite a bit with winch.

[@paulmuller8257]

@@normanmiller8412 the dovetail and fold out ramps are full width wood, so everything is a solid surface (no angle iron) … I apologize for not giving that info … with that being said, do think the incline and angle would still be ok? Thanks for all the info!

[@normanmiller8412]

Obviously I can't guarantee it'll work, but.... an 8x8 is pretty short. The dollys will raise it around 10 inches and so will the mover. If it will bottom out you can always scoot the dolleys closer to the center of building. My guess is if you have an available winch to assist you'll be okay. Strapping a building down on a regular trailer is always hard. My custom trailer just straps down the runners, causing no damage to the building. Running straps across roof can cause damage.

[@jeremylakenes6859]

EZ mover has the power, but traction and angle is a whole nother ball game. I’ve moved 12x20 huge sheds on level ground, winching is sketchy because if it’s downhill and the winch slacks, it’ll flip your mover (ask me how I know ;).

[@josephfawkes672]

How do you like that EZ mover? Wondering if it has enough power to go up inclines and over rougher terrain? Trying to decide between that or a mule. EZ mover is a lot cheaper

[@normanmiller8412]

You get what you pay for. The mover works great for me since my buildings are metal and pretty light. It can move 12x30s no problem. I've moved buildings for other people and when they get 10x16 or bigger on smart siding buildings the mover is maxed out on weight. Inclines are no problem, plenty of power but ice, loose gravel, mud is hard to cross. Rough ground is no big deal as long as its firm. Mules will definitely save you time and can lift more. But.... you'll spend the extra money for convenience.

[@chadh2414]

Do the dolly wheels generally stay in place or will they walk off the beam after a long stretch?

[@normanmiller8412]

Good question. They stay in place. There are 2 small bolts in the dolly base that dig into the runner. The heavier the building the more they dig in. They have never moved on me. When I jack up the buildings to get dolly out they always raise off the ground and have to be pushed off the runner.

[@GuerreroExpress]

Where did you get that jack? I’ve been using farm jacks for a while and been looking into air jacks but the jack you used looks pretty handy for smaller sheds.

[@normanmiller8412]

I took a bulldog trailer jack and modified it for mini barns. It's not the best set up, and I've had quite a few issues with it. (Gears aren't strong enough) I'm currently building one from scratch that will be more heavy duty. It's a lot more stable than a handyman jack, that's for sure.

[@GuerreroExpress]

@@normanmiller8412 I can be your guinea pig. Haha. Good luck brother!

[@preston0752]

@@normanmiller8412 I'm curious to how the progress of your homemade jack is going, I would definitely be interested in purchasing one if it works well!!! I need one for my own shed moving company sometimes you can't get a mule on the back side of the shed to get the dollies underneath!!!

[@normanmiller8412]

@@preston0752 we've had issues with the one I built, the welding shop modified it and we still had issues, but... we found a solution. I got a different brand of jack and now I use a drill instead of an impact. I've moved about 60-70 sheds so far with no issue. I built 3 jacks and they're all working fine. One for the truck, the shop, and the lot. The impact is just too harsh on jacks.

[@jacoblongo859]

I've come her to ask about the jacks as wells haha. I am down in Maryland and have been lugging around a 3 ton harbor freight jack and that's literally the worst part of my day.

[@jeremyhoward5006]

Where can I find one of these EZ Movers? Nothing shows up on Google…

[@normanmiller8412]

Try searching for "The Trailer Shoppe LLC" from PA. I don't know if this link will work or not. They are the ones that make the E Z mover. www.thetrailershoppe.com/product/ez-mover-turbo-shed-mover

[@johnathanmcbride7636]

Did you build trailer would like to know more about the chain rail and tilt set up

[@normanmiller8412]

The Trailer is a Creek Hill custom trailer. Pine Hill also builds them. Both companies build custom trailers for hauling mini barns. They're very expensive, starting around 45k and up.

[@ramandaprice5842]

​@@normanmiller8412 hello! Where do purchase the EZ mover and dollies?

[@normanmiller8412]

@@ramandaprice5842 you can find the at thetrailershoppe.com

[@jeremylakenes6859]

What trailer do you have?

[@normanmiller8412]

Creek hill custom mini barn trailer

[@MatHelm]

Can't believe DOT lets you get away with only securing the 4x4 skids on that thing.

[@normanmiller8412]

That is the best way to fasten portable buildings. If you run a strap over top it'll damage sides and roof. All custom trailers designed to haul portable buildings, are designed to strap runners down.

[@ES-ql5gg]

Did you live in Vestaburg when you were young?

[@normanmiller8412]

Yep sure did.

[@ES-ql5gg]

@@normanmiller8412 so did I. :)

[@normanmiller8412]

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[@ES-ql5gg]

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[@duanejordan1363]

What kind of screw jack are you using?

[@normanmiller8412]

I just tool a trailer jack and modified it. I use a drill mostly, because an impact is pretty rough on jacks.

[@duanejordan1363]

@@normanmiller8412 Thanks for the reply!

[@jeremylakenes6859]

What jack is that?

[@normanmiller8412]

I build my own jacks. I start off with a trailer jack, grind off the mounting bracket, and weld so angle iron on the bottom. I add an angle iron on the top side that's held on by the original bolts. Wrap tape around top angle iron so it doesn't scratch paint and its ready to be used. Anything bigger than unfinished 12x32 almost needs two Jack's per end.

[@jeremylakenes6859]

@@normanmiller8412 interesting. I use a floor jack to lift sheds, then prop the corners with stacked blocks for stability, always lifting on the middle so three points of stable contact. I then use blocks to make the shed lift higher. I like that your jack lifts straight up. Do you have the model number of your jack? Or amazon link? I wonder if a person could use a drop leg to make the jack get taller or shorter.

[@jczamora895]

What kind of jack is that

[@normanmiller8412]

I modified a trailer jack.