Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-14-2008, 10:45 PM   #1
2 Rivet Member
 
2008 27' International CCD FB
Minnetonka , Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 76
Images: 10
move bambi by hand?

ok i may be insane but here's my problem and possible solution. Please chime back to confirm it can be done or if im nuts.

I have a nice new cement pad in my side yard for our 19ft bambi (4500lb)
the only problem, to get to it i have to manuver between two trees and then cut sharp to try and straighten her out before my drivers side drops down the slope into my neighbors yard, and then to make matters worse, as the tow vehicle pulls off the back of the pad as the trailer pulls into place my yard slopes up into my back yard, sharply so my hitch starts to dig into the ground so, anyway, yeah im not a master tower yet but am able to pretty much pull this off. However last night was touch and i got it on ok but its not lined up super straight and it buggs me to no end.

Heres my thought. Can i get a wheeled post? or wheeled floor jack or something to put under the tounge post and swing it over a foot by hand? Or maybe a neighbors lawn tractor could help? if i could jack up the front and slip a wheel on the post somehow and then slide the thing and then take it off id be a happy camper. and my pulling in and out would be way less stressful. Thanks for any insight.

Hey, maybe i should just hitch it to my bike, right? ha
thanks
Randjg1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2008, 11:04 PM   #2
4 Rivet Member
 
ronstory's Avatar
 
1975 23' Safari
Portland , Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 305
Images: 2
Been there, done that... just not with an Airstream... yet.

Harbor Freight to the rescue. Goto Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices and do a search on "trailer dolly". Looks like two choices for a 600lb hitch weight.
__________________
Thanks,
Ron
ronstory is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2008, 11:05 PM   #3
Rivet Master
 
NevadaGeo's Avatar
 
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa , Nevada
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,554
They make large caster wheels (maybe 8 inch or 6 inch) that you could put on the end of your tongue jack. If your concrete pad is level, then you should be able to move a bambi around by hand.
Try the camping world or harbor freight or an industrial supply
NevadaGeo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-14-2008, 11:06 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
InsideOut's Avatar

 
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen , Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
Images: 108
We too have a "tight fit" getting our two trailers onto our 21' wide by 24' long slab of of a very narrow alley.

We use these Hydraulic Wheel Dollies and a lawn tractor to get the job done. The lawn tractor has a much tighter turning radius and the wheel dollies allow us to straighten them out and nudge them into place...with room to spare for working on them. We also have wheels for the tongues for moving around to get them away from the fence/garage to get inside if the doors are on those sides - normally, we park them with the doors to the center so we can get into either anytime...but below is when they were pushed to the edges to make the center work area as large as possible... each is only about 9-12" from the edges in this picture.

As long as your slab is flat...they work great!

Shari
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Birdy-8.jpg
Views:	209
Size:	76.9 KB
ID:	63658  
__________________
Vintage Airstream Club - Past President 2007/2008
WBCCI #1824 - DenCO Unit Past President (2005)
AIR #30 - Join Date: 2-25-2002

RMVAC | ACI - CO Unit (Formerly WBCCI) | BIRDY - our 1956 Safari | 1964 Serro Scotty
InsideOut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-15-2008, 06:53 AM   #5
Rivet Master
 
Lumatic's Avatar
 
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia , New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
Images: 16
Blog Entries: 1
I have a caster wheel from the 70s I can sell. Send me a pm if you are interested.
__________________
Sail on silver girl. Sail on by. Your time has come to shine.
Lumatic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-15-2008, 06:56 AM   #6
Rivet Master
 
mandolindave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
Images: 4
My friend has the trailer dolly. Something to think about...it has a brake controller
mandolindave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-15-2008, 09:42 AM   #7
Rivet Master
 
Steve & Susan's Avatar
 
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby , Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
Your plan is a whole lot easier because your Bambi is a single axle unit - turning is not a problem with those. It's near impossible to turn a double-axle unit with a dolley - too much friction.

Make sure you have a helper with a pair of wheel chocks ready to chock the wheels when you want to stop. 4500 pounds on the move is a LOT of momentum and unless the dolley has a brake, you'll need outside help.

Best of luck -let us know how you fare!
__________________
Steve & Susan
WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
Steve & Susan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-15-2008, 11:24 AM   #8
Rivet Master
 
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette , California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,559
Take a look here for another solution: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f223...ion-36245.html . Andy's word of caution would not apply to your Bambi.
Tim A. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-12-2008, 08:03 PM   #9
1 Rivet Member
 
unclemax's Avatar
 
2007 16' International CCD
Boulder , Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 16
Hey Randjg1, Send up another post if you get the right equipment figured out for moving your AS. I have a 2007 CCD 16' Bambi (3500lbs) and im trying to make plans to move it into my backyard to use as a home office. I have a level pad, but its a really tight fit, so I've been reading the threads, looking for what equipment might work best.
thanks,
unclemax
unclemax is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2008, 07:03 PM   #10
3 Rivet Member
 
2005 16' International CCD
Ogden , Utah
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 221
I store my 16' Bambi in an off-site storage garage - and it's a little tight backing through the garage door - I'm certainly not the most skilled at backing into tight places. I bought a Power Caster and I'm really pleased with the quality, and the way it takes away all of the stress of backing up. It runs off of 110 VAC, and my Honda generator will power it if I need to use it while boondocking. A little extra expense up front, but well worth it to me in the long run.
RDM16CCD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-13-2008, 10:26 PM   #11
2 Rivet Member
 
2008 27' International CCD FB
Minnetonka , Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 76
Images: 10
moving by hand

As it turns out before i could go buy a wheel or whatnot we took another trip and when i returned i did a better job and lined it up perfect. So i havent had the need. I did see the wheel at camping world for like 22 bucks but i want sure the size was right and all so i didnt pick it up.
Randjg1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
2007 bambi


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Hand Dollies -- Anyone Use One BillM2 Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 40 07-09-2009 08:45 AM
Hand riveter tool Sunset Coast Ribs, Skins & Rivets 5 03-30-2008 05:02 PM
Hand held electronic voting rideair WBCCI Forum 2 08-13-2007 04:05 PM
Threads that have gotten out of hand... Andy R Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 0 02-12-2007 04:59 PM
Sink Hand Pump Repair Gene Dallago Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 4 10-23-2002 09:21 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:01 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.