Trailer Valet XL or other trailer dolly system

[Kblagg]

Anyone have any experience with the Trailer valet or other dolly system to get your boat around? Looking for an easy way to get into the garage. 

[RyanB]

I tried a PowerCaster with my old sterndrive, trying to get it into my parents garage.  I had to go up a slight incline, and a 90* turn.  It may have worked, but it was gravel, and wouldn't maintain traction.

Personally, I think you would be better off with a front hitch.

[RedWakesetterVLX]

I was just thinking about this the other day...curious to here some feedback.

[oldjeep]

never understood front hitches.  all 3 mirrors works fine and you don't have to deal with re hooking.

If there is not enough room to maneuver truck I'd consider a 4 wheeler or big lawn tractor rather than a single use trailer device.

[dbsurf]

I use one all the time.  Makes it much easier to park the boat in my warehouse and maneuver the boat around.  parkit360.ca.  I have the one rated for 10K pounds with the trailer brake connection.  Canadian company....cool product.

[RyanB]

2 hours ago, oldjeep said:

never understood front hitches.  all 3 mirrors works fine and you don't have to deal with re hooking.

If there is not enough room to maneuver truck I'd consider a 4 wheeler or big lawn tractor rather than a single use trailer device.

Front hitches are significantly more manuevable than a rear hitch. Your steer axle is only a couple feet away. Having that as the pivot point makes it much easier to move into tight spaces. 

I tried using my ATV to move my old sterndrive. The tongue weight buried the back end so much you could never get the trailer jack up. Plus, you are trying to look over your shoulder all the time, and can't see around the boat. For me, it was a terrible solution. 

[oldjeep]

1 minute ago, RyanB said:

Front hitches are significantly more manuevable than a rear hitch. Your steer axle is only a couple feet away. Having that as the pivot point makes it much easier to move into tight spaces. 

I tried using my ATV to move my old sterndrive. The tongue weight buried the back end so much you could never get the trailer jack up. Plus, you are trying to look over your shoulder all the time, and can't see around the boat. For me, it was a terrible solution. 

Tip, when you use an atv or mower you leave the tongue wheel down.

[RyanB]

2 hours ago, oldjeep said:

Tip, when you use an atv or mower you leave the tongue wheel down.

Thanks. I tried that. And broke the wheel. For me, the atv is not a good solution. 

Edited August 1, 2017 by RyanB