Will Trailer Dolly Work Going Downhill

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I see that it works for moving a trailer up an incline. Does it have anything in place to slow the trailer from rolling downhill while moving it?

asked by: Steve B

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The Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover - Topwind - 15" Lift - 500 lbs # STC-V211 is designed to work on mostly level surfaces so this - along with any tow dolly - is not something you want to use to move a trailer down a hill as that could be very dangerous. The Trailer Valet can help go up a slight incline for a short distance.

What you will need to do in order to remain safe is use the Trailer Valet on surfaces as close to level as possible and if you need to bring it down a hill the best thing to do is tow it there and use the Valet as needed for a short distance.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

First of all, thank you very much for your service, and thank you for providing an entertaining read. Using a tow dolly instead of your current trailer jack will definitely help make moving your loaded boat trailer much easier. We do have options…

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Answer 2

The maximum grade for the Trailer Valet Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly part #TVRVR9 is 5 degrees of incline. If it's anymore than this you'll want to use the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive part #TVXL2 for 2" or part…

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Answer 3

The Trailer Valet XL part #TVXL25 that you referenced can handle small inclines pretty well as long as the ground is paved or concrete. If it's gravel or grass I wouldn't recommend what you are trying to do. In the demo video I attached you…

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Answer 4

Trailer stabilizer jacks like #TJSCHD-24 are not designed to be used to lift a trailer and hold it up for maintenance. Their purpose is to stabilize the trailer while it's parked and no more. What you're looking for is a jack to hold the…

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Answer 5

If you only have 1/8 to 1/4 inch of space to close your garage the Trailer Valet you'd need is the part #STC-V211 which attaches to the frame of the trailer because of that would not add additional length to your trailer which would reduce your…

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Answer 6

Thank you for the photo, it was beneficial in determining that you will be fine using the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack #STC-V211 with your V-Nose trailer. I called Trailer Valet, and they told me that the top crank was roughly 7 inches long. If you…

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Answer 7

If you don't see any bolts holding the existing jack onto the trailer frame, it might have been installed by welding it in place. If this is the case, you'd need to grind off the welds, which is something you'd probably need a…

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Answer 8

You wouldn't want to try and move a trailer up an incline with the MT70881. The dolly itself would be fine but you would most likely not be able to pull that heavy of a trailer up an incline. And then if you somehow did get it going up the…

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Answer 9

Hi Kev; the MORryde RV Cargo Sliding Tray with the 80% extension is only available at 72" long x 48 " wide #MR52FR. If you're alright with a 60% extension we have the MORryde RV Cargo Sliding Tray - 60" x 48" #MR85FR.

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Answer 10

Hey Kathy, thanks for reaching out! I recommend using the 58" Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MAL84AR for your 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness as it will have enough overhang to comfortably fit and use both a cargo box and an awning. If you don't…

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Answer 11

For your 2019 Ford Ranger the Draw Tite hitch part #DT73GR is the hitch I recommend over the Curt #C13417 because it has higher towing capacities and it has a bracket built into it for trailer wiring. Aside from that they are very similar and install…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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