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All you would need to do is have a fixing either in your garage or in the ground and bobs your uncle and you problem would be solved and you could do it yourself whilst she who must be obeyed puts the kettle on. The requirements of this paragraph, in relation to a motor vehicle drawing a trailer, are that a secondary coupling is attached to the motor vehicle and trailer in such a way that, in the event of the separation of the main coupling while the trailer is in motion,—

Select your mover carefully, bearing in mind its weight. A very lightweight single-axle motor mover, such as the e-go Titanium, weighs just 24kg, while a top-spec, twin-axle mover like the Reich Easydriver Pro Twin takes up 68kg of your payload. A lightweight mover won’t eat into your payload allowance too much If DIY-fitting a motor mover, try to run cabling through existing holes or drop-out vents to avoid drilling more holes in your caravan. Seal around any cable holes with mastic sealant to prevent water ingress. Advanced mover technology is also making new units much lighter. The e-go range is 28% lighter than comparable units, giving you greater usable payload. There are a multitude of companies offering various motor mover systems at different prices so it's worth asking a few questions to find the right one for you, such as: Brushless DC motors used in some movers create far more torque than traditional motors with carbon brushes. Truma’s XT is one unit that uses this technology.The latest movers are also sensitive enough to position your tourer perfectly over the towball when you’re hitching up a caravan, removing any danger of bashing your bumper. Use your mover to shift your tourer safely to the hitch How to use a motor mover

Ideally, yes. While two units might be able to move your caravan, for best performance and maximum manoeuvrability, a mover should be fitted for each wheel. Twin-axle tourers benefit from having four mover units fitted Can I tell if a motor mover has been professionally fitted?

Things to consider when using a motor mover

Grip mats are typically used by motorhomes to get out of trouble on soft ground, but they are also very useful for caravanners. Once installed, a motor mover should allow many years of use and most are capable of being removed and remounted on a new caravan subject to the weight being within the mover's weight limit. It's at this stage when the value of stainless steel fixings and good quality paint finishes show.

The Evolution range is recommended for the heavier caravan either for single, twin-axle or all-wheel drive with manual or automatic engagement feature. An AWD has superior turning ability for tight spots. You might want to consider future-proofing in case you want to upgrade your caravan later down the line. Automatic or manualIt’s simpler to use the auto-engagement systems, which slide the roller onto the tyre electrically at the push of a button. Of course, these tend to be more costly, but with one, you can park the caravan almost anywhere, as you don’t need to access the mover yourself (just don’t get a flat leisure battery, and keep spare batteries for the remote control handy).