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11-04-2018, 12:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Chico
, California
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 41
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I bought the Parkit-360 Force 10 a few months back and love it. Bought a battery for it on Amazon and I keep the whole unit charged in the garage. We have islands on the street perpendicular to our driveway and the Parkit-360 helped me with that issue. Also once I have it behind my gated fence, I need to maneuver it more tightly than I can hitched to my truck and the Parkit-360 helps with the tight turns.
The only thing is, it's not easy to pivot it all the way while it is hitched up and stationary. I have to wrestle it into the extreme right or left position and then start it moving if I want to try and turn on a dime. Also, on tighter turns, the tires, beefy as they are, would rub the jack stand plate until I removed the plate.
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11-04-2018, 01:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 Basecamp
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 22
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Park it 360
We use one for our basecamp to position it as close to our fence leaving the rest of the driveway useable. We bought the one with larger tires as the driveway is on about a 6-7% grade. One of the things I like is that it hooks up to the braking system of the trailer so there is no worrying the trailer might roll before you get it chocked and balanced.
It is a Canadian company so you folks in the states get a bit of a bargain.
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11-04-2018, 03:35 PM
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#23
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1 Rivet Member
2004 25' Safari
2019 27' Flying Cloud
2021 30' Flying Cloud
Green Bay
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 9
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Parking the AS
Got a parkit last year after putting our AS in 10’ door with the TV, very stressful. Can’t even imagine putting it in a 9’ door. The Parkit makes all the difference, One spotter on the side and push it in, takes just minutes, and no stress.
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11-04-2018, 03:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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@priska
the mover you have is made for European models only
the limited EURO hitch has a wheel at the front, NA models do not a wheel, thus can use the EasyDriver or Trauma mover
the NA hitch systems are much more advanced than EURO models and can handle much larger loads. In Europe the governments decided that regular people SHOULD not and were NOT capable of pulling big loads. So they made a trans EURO law that limited EURO hitch capacities post WWII. The did the same for table saws , thus in Europe, no dado blade can be attached as the TS shaft was made short for only one 1/8" blade
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11-04-2018, 04:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Vintage Kin Owner
Toledo
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 32
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SHARP TURN TIP:
I bought the lil Brother to the 360 (the hand crank model) for my tandem axle boat and learned a tip about turning, no matter power or hand crank.
Neighbor watched me and come over with a roll of hd plastic and a bottle of dish soap. I pulled boat up and we laid down the plastic under the 2 axles and squirted it with the soap and turned on the hose. I retried making the turn and I did it single handed as the tires slid instead of bind.. what a idea!
I was ready to buy a smaller boat because I couldn't get boat where needed but now I have room for both my boat and 34' AS when I find it.
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11-04-2018, 05:17 PM
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#26
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1 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
Fort Myers
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 15
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I purchased the Trailer Valet from etrailer. Works like a dream on my 16ft Bambi getting into a tight space in our warehouse plus up a slope and gravel. Believe they have several sizes for larger trailers. Works like a dream and doesn't use the hitch. I have a Hensley and connection meant more $$$ for the park it. Can use a drill for power if you need it.
$340 on line.
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11-04-2018, 05:18 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,531
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Priska
Hi there,
Would like to share a total different option: I am sooooo happy to have an EasyDriver mover installed under my Airstream. I have it with me wherever I go and my son of 15 can handle the Parking in very tight spaces (as he had training with his RC cars).
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Maybe a great option for some but apparently no dealers on this continent!
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11-04-2018, 05:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Fort Myers
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 79
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I have using the parkit 360 for about year. I use the batteries of trailer to power it. I also use tongue jacket with foot removed instead of trailer ball mount. It is a lot easier to use that way, more stable. I would recommend Parkit 360 for moving an Airstream in tight spaces
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11-05-2018, 05:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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I had two different Trailer Valets and they did a great job. Then, I decided to get a TRAX Power Dolly and it really does a great job as well. I like having the trailer brakes activated by the Power Dolly and it has an on board battery charger.
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11-05-2018, 09:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 724
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Priska
Hi there,
Would like to share a total different option: I am sooooo happy to have an EasyDriver mover installed under my Airstream. I have it with me wherever I go and my son of 15 can handle the Parking in very tight spaces (as he had training with his RC cars).
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Interesting unit. But be careful. Caravans...(trailers) are lighter/smaller in Europe. The best "climbing" ability I found was for trailers 6,800# or lighter.
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02-27-2022, 05:55 PM
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#31
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Tom T
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
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I just noticed your old post ...
The pivot point on my Power Mover dolly is also directly above the wheels, with a much stronger motor behind the wheels, plus a battery to run the trailer brakes.
So Parkit360 is not better IMHO.
PS - Note in the pic that I have a Hensley Cub 3P WD/AS - so they made the connection for the "Stinger" used on Hensley & ProPride 3P hitches. That may have confused you on what you were looking at.
Cheers!
Tom
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Tom T
Orange CA
1960 Avion T20, #2 made, Hensley Cub, TV tbd- looking for 08-22 Cayenne S, EH, etc
1988 VW Vanagon Westfalia CamperGL (Orig Owner) + 1970 Eriba Puck
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