Options For Pushing A Trailer With 1,000 Pound Smoker Up A Slope

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Hi, I have a smoker that’s on a trailer, the truck smoker itself is about 1000 pounds, not sure about the tongue weight. I’m looking for a motorized or some kind of help with moving it around, considering that it normally sits in my backyard on a concrete pad, but there is a slope to get it to my front yard so I can get it on my truck. What product do you recommend for this that I know I can use to push it uphill?

asked by: Nicholas M

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Hi Nicholas!

Out of all the options we carry, I think the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover - Topwind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs # STC-V211 you found is the best option for you. It bolts onto frames that are up to 2-3/4" wide x 6" tall, so it covers just about everything. I would grab the Drill Attachment included with the Trailer Valet XL, V2, or MV PRO Trailer Dolly # TVDA as it really makes moving it around a lot easier.

How much of a slope are we talking about though? This can push a trailer up a 5% (2.8 degree) grade without issue, but really isn't supposed to go more than that.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Lazer S.

9/12/2025

Hey Nicholas, Did you have a chance to check the slope of your yard? I'm curious if the Trailer Valet and the drill attachment worked out for moving your smoker uphill. Let me know how it went, as it could help others with similar setups!

Nicholas M.

9/12/2025

@LazerS no not yet, for some reason, I didn’t get the reply to my comment. I guess I need to figure out what the slope of my yard is before moving forward with this solution.

Nicholas M.

9/12/2025

@LazerS if it turns out that the incline is too great, what would you recommend then? A different product?

Lazer S.

9/18/2025

@NicholasM Another other options is the Parkit360 Force Electric Trailer Dolly - 5,000 lbs # PA96VR which can handle up to a 6% grade. However, that isn't very much more than the Trailer Valet can handle and it is over 3 times the price. I don't think it's what you are looking for. It is very nice though. I think a more realistic alternative is the Trailer Valet MV PRO Trailer Dolly w/ Chain Drive - 2" and 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 12,000 lbs # TV96FR. It is also on the expensive side, but not nearly as much as the Parkit360. It can technically handle up to a 10 degree incline, but I think the problem might be your tongue weight. It does have a minimum requirement of 500 pounds for this. I don't think you will be anywhere near this with what you described, but I could be wrong. If you are way under that 500 pounds, I am sorry to say we will not have an option for you. There is likely something out there that will work, I just don't know what it is at the moment. : (

Answer 1

The Trailer Valet Trailer Dolly part #STC-V211 is included with the drill attachment.

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Answer 2

Technically if your trailer has a tongue weight (TW) of 500 lbs then it falls into the 500 lb max TW rating of the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover #STC-V211. The only problem that I see is that you are at the max capacity of this jack…

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Answer 3

No, but I have one that will! Since your caravan weighs 5,000 lbs the Ark Xtreme item #ORJW1SU is going to be way under capacity. Instead you'll want to use the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover item #STC-V211. This jack attaches in…

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Answer 4

Hey Jacob, a 4,500 lb trailer is probably going to be too heavy for a person to pull around with the Trailer Valet Dolly part #TV73FR that you referenced. The dolly would be fine but even on perfectly flat pavement a single person would struggle and…

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Answer 5

I wasn't sure exactly what dimension you were looking for on the mounting bracket of the Trailer Valet part #STC-V211 so I attached a picture that has nearly every dimension for you to check out.

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Answer 6

The Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover #STC-V211 can work in terms of jacking your trailer up and moving it; however, it is highly unlikely it will be able to be mounted in the horizontal position as there probably won't be enough…

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Answer 7

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 8

In order to mount the Trailer Valet Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover, #STC-V211, on your trailer you will need at least 8 inches of free space on the tongue. I have included a picture with some measures listed. As long as you have sufficient clearance…

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Answer 9

We offer several types of trailer dollies in addition to the Rack-Em unit you referenced, part #RA20. This Rack-Em dolly has a 1-7/8-inch hitch ball, 13-inch tires and a tongue weight capacity of 500-lbs. For the greatest ease and safety when moving…

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Answer 10

The only solution we currently offer to manually move your trailer with a Max Coupler would be to use the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover #STC-V211 that you were already looking at. This would clamp to the tongue of the trailer and…

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Answer 11

There is no weight rating for the Mounting Bracket, part #TV-0002. It is designed to replace the bracket for the Trailer Valet Trailer Jack, part #STC-V211. The Trailer valet has a weight capacity of 500 lbs. You may be able to install a different…

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Answer 12

Yes the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover #STC-V211 that you mentioned would work great on your 2016 Little Guy Silver Shadow 5x10 as it would fit to it easily and also has enough weight capacity. This also would handle the slight…

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