Mover confusion

MBarker replied on 29/05/2018 17:42

Posted on 29/05/2018 17:42

Dear All

I am considering getting a motor mover for my single axle unit (Swift Challenger 584 2015)

The choice is vast and the weight of the units is a concern, do I go for manual engagement or auto? Does anyone have any useful opinions or recommendations I could work with?

Do they in validate your warranty?

Many Thanks

Freddy55 replied on 29/05/2018 22:22

Posted on 29/05/2018 20:25 by con

Hi Freddy.

Just some friendly advice, are you aware that there is a speed setting on the Powrtouch Evolution?

The 2 buttons at the top of the remote, 1 is one triangle the other 2 triangles. If you keep pushing the 2 triangle button it increases speed and pushing the 1 triangle button slows the mover down.

Good luck

 

Posted on 29/05/2018 22:22

Hiya con 👍

Yes, I know there is a speed setting. As I understand it, it’s default setting is maximum, whereby the green indicator is over to the right. When putting it into storage, I needed to slow it down when spinning it on its axis, which it did when I pushed the button top left. So, I think I’ve got it right?

cyberyacht replied on 30/05/2018 08:23

Posted on 30/05/2018 08:23

I had an old manual Powrtouch on my Abbey caravan. I can't imagine any scenario where slow speed would need to be selected. Even at the high setting, progress was tending towards the glacial. The Reich that I had on the Avondale Dart that preceded it was quite speedy.

ggregu replied on 30/05/2018 09:19

Posted on 29/05/2018 17:48 by Kennine

The only time I've seen people having trouble with motor movers on site are with the Automatic Engagement versions. Manual engagement versions appeared to be trouble free. ( they do need a bit of muscle to engage so some ladies might find it challenging).

Posted on 30/05/2018 09:19

Mine is a manual engagement and the cross actuation bar was removed by my dealer when it was fitted as it was too heavy for me to move. 

johnathome replied on 30/05/2018 10:40

Posted on 30/05/2018 09:19 by ggregu

Mine is a manual engagement and the cross actuation bar was removed by my dealer when it was fitted as it was too heavy for me to move. 

Posted on 30/05/2018 10:40

Not an option if access to one side is obscured, such as close to a wall or fence.

i park my van on drive and need cross activation.

my mover is powatouch Evo manual, and I would recommend it and back up powatouch supply if needed.

MBarker replied on 30/05/2018 20:39

Posted on 30/05/2018 20:39

Many thanks to everyone for their thoughts/ experiences looks like the manual power touch for me.

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