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chris666
 


Member Since: 25 Sep 2006
Location: york
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
MOVING TRAILER

IS THERE ANY BODY OUT THERE WHO COULD GIVE ME ANY IDEA WHAT I COULD USE FOR MOVING A 1.5 TONNE BOAT ON A TWIN AXLE TRAILER AROUND AFTER TAKING IT OF MY DISCO I NEED TO MOVE IT INTO A TIGHT SPOT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND THERE IS A SLIGHT SLOPE THERE ISNT ENOUGH ROOM FOR MY DISCO TO MOVE ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.  
Post #10589630th Nov 2006 4:00 pm
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JMC
 


Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Aberdeen-Angus. Where the Bull* comes from!
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A few trusted friends with a bit of weight behind them...... Confused  
Post #10589930th Nov 2006 4:04 pm
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Pelyma
  


Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
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You could use a hitch drive mover such as big foot, but a steep slope 25% = will stop it. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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Post #10590130th Nov 2006 4:06 pm
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Slimer
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Winch and a pulley block or two? The End  
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DickyH
 


Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
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A flood? Laughing  
Post #10610030th Nov 2006 11:05 pm
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ronk
 


Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Durham
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

A caravan mover fitted to the trailer. The're expensive but do the job. I've had one fitted to my caravan and would not be without it. Ground clearance is reduced but the caravan can be negotiated into some very awkward spots, slopes and wet grass included.  
Post #10611030th Nov 2006 11:16 pm
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Pelyma
  


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You couldn't use an ordinary mover as boat trailers are backed into the water to float the boat, to my knowledge they are not water proof. That is why a hitch drive would be a good idea DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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Post #10612630th Nov 2006 11:34 pm
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highbridgeflyer
 


Member Since: 11 Jun 2006
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Pelyma wrote:
You couldn't use an ordinary mover as boat trailers are backed into the water to float the boat, to my knowledge they are not water proof. That is why a hitch drive would be a good idea


There is a company making a specific mover for boat trailers. Cant find the link at the mo, but it cost about £1500 inc fitting. Was thinking about one for the RIB trailer.

I will keep looking.  
Post #1064331st Dec 2006 9:30 pm
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Valleyforge
 


Member Since: 16 Nov 2006
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I have had a similar predicament with my 3 ton jobby on a 4 wheel trailer.

For the really tight bits take off 2 wheels (the rear ones, it will balance ok) then just use blocks each side & lever the lot a few inches at a time. Helps if the handbrake actually functions. 1 1/2 tons is not much as boaty stuff goes. Use a safety strop if the slopes steep. (just in case).  
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