Which motor mover

sean cobley replied on 30/05/2017 17:24

Posted on 30/05/2017 17:24

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

tynesider2 replied on 30/05/2017 19:47

Posted on 30/05/2017 19:47

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 replied on 30/05/2017 22:42

Posted on 30/05/2017 22:42

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 replied on 30/05/2017 23:14

Posted on 30/05/2017 17:24 by sean cobley

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

Posted on 30/05/2017 23:14

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 replied on 04/06/2017 18:41

Posted on 04/06/2017 18:41

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 replied on 04/06/2017 21:52

Posted on 30/05/2017 23:14 by dreamer1

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.

Posted on 04/06/2017 21:52

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 replied on 04/06/2017 22:07

Posted on 04/06/2017 21:52 by MDD10

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.

Posted on 04/06/2017 22:07

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

Tinwheeler replied on 04/06/2017 22:26

Posted on 04/06/2017 21:52 by MDD10

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.

Posted on 04/06/2017 22:26

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

mbee1 replied on 05/06/2017 08:03

Posted on 05/06/2017 08:03

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 replied on 05/06/2017 08:16

Posted on 04/06/2017 22:07 by EmilysDad

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

Posted on 05/06/2017 08:16

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

Landyrover replied on 05/06/2017 16:07

Posted on 05/06/2017 16:07

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.

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