Do I Really Need Motor Movers on my Caravan?

Well, here is why we need 4wd movers on our twin axle caravan, also some reasons why they may be a good idea for your caravan. See just how difficult it can be to get a caravan off and on your drive. #Pwrtouch #caravanmovers #motormovers

[@user-tv8sm6so9y]

My small Caravan came with a Mover, I keep thinking about taking it off to save weight but then i have top store my Caravan in Storage and it would be impossible to get it in and out, Thing is people need to realize that having mover has nothing to do with being able to reverse or not, But very few Cars etc have the same amount of steering lock as a London Taxi and a Mover will do what No Car or Driver Can Do, Oh and by the way I have been reversing Trailers since the mid 70's as well as having a HGV Licence, So I think I know more than most, Now you have a Mover has nothing to do with your driving skill, It just means your smarter than most. Congrats on the Mover and the Caravan, Nice Rig, Major thumbs up.

[@caravantravels]

Thank you for your comments, very well put. Having movers fitted is nothing to do with driving skill. Having recently returned from our latest trip to Morocco and Europe ((kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7ZhqWLi8xqfdE) on the majority of the sites we used it would have been impossible to pitch up without the movers, no matter how good your reversing skills are, there simply wasn't room.

[@racheldaniels5235]

It's gets you into small spaces As you get older your back is bad caravan s are heavy. So yes motor movers are brill . To thoses who say they arnt

[@racheldaniels5235]

Yes you do these brill

[@raymondporter2094]

A motor mover is a tool that makes life easier. I always used to reverse my van onto the drive at home but when, last year, I got a bigger van, I had a moder motor mover attached. MUCH easier to get it up the drive than by reversing. Especially if there are vehicles parked outside in a way that prevents the tow car swinging out. Great when it's tight as you can move millimetre by millimetre. Also it's possible to operate on your own, walking around the van if needed to check positions etc. I live on a road whete people drive up and down as if it were a through road (though traffic signs tell drivers it is NOT to be used for that purpose). To go up the drive I have to reverse uphill, then take a right hand turn into the drive, which is also sloped uphill. With the motor mover - no issue at all. I can also reverse up the caravan's ramp when standing by the side of the ramp rather than looking back from the driver's seat.

[@caravantravels]

Yes, as my boss (wife) said to me - lets make life easier. Less stress when getting the caravan out, less stress when pitching up, less stress when getting back home. Some people will boast that they can reverse their caravan and don't need movers. Well good for them! However, there are plenty of times, particularly in Europe where the access is tight, especially for a twin axle like ours, and you can't reverse the caravan in. Thanks for your comment.

[@trevorthompson6429]

Got them on out swift 880, best thing ever

[@caravantravels]

Indeed they are, having just returned from a 5,500 mile winter trip to Morocco and The Algarve, I can tell you that I would have had a real problem getting onto most of the pitches we were on!

[@davidlewins4631]

To those that say no to movers and say if you can't reverse it with the car then you shouldn't be towing, i would agree you should be able but why have the hassle? I could wash all my clothes in the sink but choose to buy an automatic washing machine!! We would have a similar problem getting onto our drive, space parked cars & slope being the main issues. Take care happy caravaning!!

[@caravantravels]

Love the comment about doing your washing - spot on.

[@kennethalmond8922]

Although I love the idea of movers, I found that using a front hitch enables precise control with good visibility and eases the stress for my situation - which is tight parking spot along the house. The custom receiver fabrication/install was $500 but was integrated into the lower grill pretty nicely so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Of course when we get home I have to unhitch, turn around and re-hitch - but it removes all stress. Don't want to bash movers - they look soooo cooool - but the price is hefty so I thought I'd share what I do in case it helps someone.

[@caravantravels]

It is great that you have found a solution that suits you, well done.

[@montyspearo]

The other plus is being able to have van go into pitch front ways for view or to have door facing other way. I fitted mine because of tight access to carpad at home but found them more useful on site than expected. No heated discussions with other half while reversing. Reversing onto pitches at night is big plus. Levelling, easy to fine tune. The only downside to movers is extra weight is big payload hit and price which you may get back when selling. One other plus is being able to do a Uturn when going down deadend road. Not happen yet but can see it happening one day.

[@caravantravels]

All very true. As my wife said to me when we were considering the 4wd movers - 'make like easy for yourself'.

[@Stramash.]

Even when movers are not 'essential', they are convenient and arguably safer than reversing into a tight space you cant see. I wouldn't be without mine 👍

[@caravantravels]

Very true, a great point. Another good reason to have them fitted is that when hitching up the caravan you can easily position the hitch over the tow ball.

[@prou5]

I have found you can’t do without movers, we need them to park up at home on the drive & only on a couple of sites (usually a CL when space is not a problem) I’ve had to use them every time. We are on a site at the moment in France where I had to use the movers to negotiate on the access road to the pitch, some 100 yds !!!!!

[@caravantravels]

Crikey, I hope your battery was okay! Yes, and you'd never shift our TA caravan by muscle power alone.