How To Move 40' 5th Wheel Trailer 13,000lbs Around Parking Lot For Storage And Maintenance?

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I have a 40-foot fifth wheel that weighs about 13,000 lbs loaded. Can the Parkit360 Transformer really move something that heavy? I need a way to move it around. Tired of trying to use my truck in small shop and lot area.

asked by: Dave

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Hey Dave. Yes, that’s exactly what the Transformer # PA66VR is built for. It’s rated for trailers up to 15,000 lbs GVWR and 3,000 lbs tongue weight, so you’re well within limits. The dual 1.7-horsepower motors and stabilizer bars keep both drive tires planted evenly for steady traction even under heavy pin loads. Just make sure you’re on level ground 4 grade max and that the stabilizer bars are fully installed before moving.

Do you usually store your fifth wheel on pavement or packed gravel? That’ll help fine-tune setup tips for traction.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Hey Tom! Great question. The Parkit360 Force Electric Trailer Dolly #PA96VR (5,000 lbs) and #PA46VR (10,000 lbs) will work on an incline. However, if the grade is more than 6% you cannot use the dolly. As long as your driveway is no more than a 6%…

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Answer 2

Hey Eric! There has definitely been some confusion around the specs on this scale. I just contacted B&W and can confirm that the B&W Digital Tongue Weight Scale w/ LED Screen #BW34KR has a max capacity of 4,000 lbs. It has been listed on our…

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That's a really good question, Dan! For this type of set up you would need to attach the Parkit360 Transformer, part #PA66VR, stabilizer bars to the kingpin box instead. I've gone ahead and included attachments that show step by step how to…

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Hey Brian. The Trailer Valet RVR3 item #TVRVR3-BB225, you were looking at, is actually smaller than your Trailer Valet RVR5 item #TVRVR5. It's going to do even worse job on gravel plus it's way under-capacity for your 2023 Airstream Flying…

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Hello Tareq, Great question! The Parkit360 Carrier Electric Trailer Dolly - Wireless Controller - 13,000 lbs #PA76VR is designed to work with trailers that have a standard coupler, so it would not be compatible with a 5th wheel, there is not an…

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Welcome back Anthony! The Curt parts you were looking at are compatible with your Silverado and each other but I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775. The B&W Companion w/ Slider item #BWRVK3775 is one of…

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Answer 7

Hey Sharon, this is a great question but I've found the slope degree of ground before with just my iPhone. If you open the Bubble Level app on your phone (I am sure there's an Android version too) and set your phone on the ground it will tell…

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Hey Terry. The Parkit360 Force Electric Trailer Dolly item #PA46VR does not have turning wheels and those larger, 6-1/2" wide tires, are not going to turn on a dime. You'll have to do some maneuvering with it to pull off a sharp turn. The…

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Hello Eric, thanks for reaching out. On packed gravel, yes, the Parkit360 Transformer Electric Trailer Dolly #PA66VR can work great, but with the weight of your camper, and the Gen-Y goosebox, no this is not recommended. You would need to use the…

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