Will the Trailer Valet Move my Trailer on a 6 Degree Incline with a Tongue Weight of 360 Pounds?

Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/17/2024

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Trailer Valet RVR3 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly - Wireless Remote - 3,500 lbs

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Question:

My trailer empty weight is about 1700 lb, he tongue weight is 360 lb. The driveway is paved stone, and a 6 degree incline, L shaped with a 90 degree turn at the top of the driveway. Driveway is about 40 feet. Will this trailer dolly be able to handle this?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

Hello John,

Due to the weight of the trailer you would want the Trailer Valet RVR5 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly - Wireless Remote - 5,500 lbs # TVRVR5. I reached out to Trailer Valet because of the incline, we have it listed as going no more than a 5 degree incline. Trailer Valet informed me that their movers can actually handle a 7 degree incline, but to be safe would be no more than 5 degrees. So it sounds like it would get the job done, but I do have to inform you that it is recommended to do the 5 degree incline. I do not like giving vague answers like this, I wish I had a more straight forward answer for you.

expert reply by: Kate F

Kate F.

11/17/2025

Hey John, how did things go with the RVR5 on your driveway’s incline and turn? It sounds like it was right on the edge of the recommended limit. Your feedback could really help others working with similar slopes.