Trailer/caravan mover

[rosinante]

Hi Has anyone built one of these that fits on the towball? I was thinking of using an old mobility scooter motor or similar.Any ideas, parts guidance or ideas welcome, Thanks in advance
Chris

 

[Lanzecki]

Hi Has anyone built one of these that fits on the towball? I was thinking of using an old mobility scooter motor or similar.Any ideas, parts guidance or ideas welcome, Thanks in advance
Chris

It's an idea. I'm not sure the electric motor would have the balls to move it unless you geared it to crawl. at assumes you can re-gear it.

And that doesn't consider the weight on the frame.

I wonder if you'd have better joy starting from scratch.

I recon you want something like http://www.pricelesstugs.com/aircraft/701.asp

Heck someone somewhere's made one for your application. More fun to make it huh

 

[rosinante]

mover

Sorry , should have looked a bit further down page topic already in play, nb have just been promised 800w 12v motor and pair of wheels with sprocket, getting the welder dusted off now!