Question: Caravan Mover for an older van

Hello Jordan

You don't mention what vehicle you use to tow your caravan? If it is capable of being fitted with a removable tow hook at the front then that would probably be the answer as it is considerably easier to push a caravan or trailer than reverse it. My second suggestion (which you might already be doing anyway) is to reverse by looking backwards out of your window rather than looking in your wing mirrors, this makes it easier to spot minute changes of direction of the caravan thus enabling you to take corrective action earlier. My last suggestion is to take the caravan up your drive draw-bar end first and pull it up with a simple winch. It should not be to difficult to arrange a suitable ground anchor. If you go that route it might be a good idea to lower it down the drive as well. One thing to consider is which side do you want the caravan door to end up on as it may preclude one of my suggestions. Finally as you have just moved you probably won't be moving for a while so why not bite the bullet and invest in the real McCoy? Kind regards Alan

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You can get a motor mover that fits in place of the jockey wheel. Second hand around £50.00 on ebay. I had one, it worked fine on tarmac and concrete, but struggled a bit on damp grass. It needs a battery (12 volt leisure is fine) to work and it has to be near the motormover. I stood my battery on the 'A' frame.