Motor Mover

Hi there, We have had  2 motor movers over the past 10 years. One was a truma and this one is a power touch soft start. Both as good as each other the power touch has a 5 year warranty don't know about the truma. I think the 88amp hour battery will do the job but won't last as long as a bigger battery. I think you would have to run it a lot to flatten it. The mover is also very handy for leveling the van up and down leveling ramps saving the clutch. It is also handy for hitchung up car to van again saving the clutch. I have worked with motor vehicles all my working life small one's and HGV's so I am not too bad at reverseing but I would not be without the motor mover. By the way I am 70 this April. Good luck and happy Caravaning with the mover of course.

Hi and thanks for that which is most helpful.  I note your comments about the clutch.  In fact we switched to automatic 11 years ago and would not consider manual again, especially for towing.  I think we will go for the powrtouch because of the guarantee.  The daffodils are out so not long before we venture out with the van.  Enjoy your summer!

I agree the Powertouch is excellent, we had an issue with it and they came to our campsite in Devon at our convenience to sort it out.

Re batteries. I once managed to source a 100amp hour Marine battery from Towsure. It had the advantage of being about the same size and weight of an 85 amp hour leisure battery.Having said that if your battery is in good condition it should be fine for the mover.

David

Thanks David.  Battery should be all right as we keep it inthe garage on one of those clever chargers which does not charge constantly.