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We have been caravanners for over 30 years and I always said "I dont need a Motor Mover as i have a reverse gear (blah blah blah)". However we have recently purchased a new van and we were offered a mover as part of the deal. My wife (god bless her) told me in no uncertain terms that the mover was a great idea as i am not getting any younger. All i can say is WHY DIDNT I DO THIS YEARS AGO?????

Why do it ?

As a total newbie to this im glad Ive come across your channel. A great help to me and my mrs, as we start our journey. Thank you.... following

My neighbours have caravans with movers and we held races in the street - Truma won [me]

Yep, we’ve arrived at exactly the same conclusion as yourselves; after lugging the Cadac 50 around for the last 2 seasons - with very little use - we’ve just upgraded it and our old 2Cook2Pro jointly to the new 2Cook3Pro, as a one-stop solution. It looks as though Camac/Dometic have listened to their customers as the new features on the 3Pro address a lot of the (albeit minor) issues on the 2Pro. The windshield, coffee pot stand and handles for the griddle plates are all excellent additions! Not taking the Cadac50 will free up a fifth of the valuable space in our motorhome’s garage shelving, with a considerable amount of weight saved, too. Love Cadac’s products which always give great service and are excellent value for money!

2 out of 5 for me, plus one you didn't mention, driving off with the motor mover still engaged (older grit type rollers). Replacement rollers aren't cheap !

A motor mover is essential if you have an Alko wheel lock. The lock has to be lined up accurately which is easier with a mover.

Yes a bird scarer. They usually go off every 20 minutes or however the farmer sets it. You’re such a city dwellers 😂🤣😂

Heath Robinson was an oft used phrase when I was a child, my dad was always coming up with gadgets to ‘fix’ stuff 😂

I’ve subscribed thank you really enjoyable and informative ❤

When my husband was alive we used to lug our heavy cadac on every trip. When he prematurely died of cancer I got rid of the caravan and beautiful canopy and vango awning but I still have the cadac in the garage. I’m now thinking of getting a 2 berth and starting again. That bbq is fab! Loving your channel ❤ Doris the Dometic!?

Love the watering can ❤ We used to clean off the worst of the muck which is acceptable and not like cleaning and polishing the whole caravan like we’ve seen some do 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

Hey both - it seems you’re back. I’ve missed your no nonsense video tips hints and experiences. Hope all is well with you both as it appears summer is peeking out from the cloud cover. D

We got a move after years and years of pushing and pulling into the garden and campsits then we got a newer touring caravan and wot better way to move it around I always take all the batteries out and put them in the garage with the motor mover remote 😎

No.6 - Do not forget to install a caravan mover first!

I have 3 awnings for my campervan - 2 side ones - one if with all the family, 1 if alone, and a tailgate awning which my disabled daughter uses to store her wheelchair. However increasingly if I’m on my own - I’m struggling to put them up alone, so am going with the Maypole variation now it’s got see through sides - plus it’s got a 4mm Kador strip that fits my campervan. Love your set up though - just can no longer manage a caravan on my own.

very good video Many tks.

Subscribed just for the battery test fake...

Great video, would have liked it more if you explained that centre beam in the roof… is that tensioned somehow?

Good video. Lowering jockey wheel was one I never considered before. Few other tips. Check stays/legs are up before moving. I clip remote to drill to remind me. Lanyard on remote and always carry around your neck so its not forgotten. Hold remote so its pointing in same direction as caravan. If you are facing front of caravan have remote top facing your body. Spare battery for remote. I left it on a couple times to find it flat when needing to move van. Apply handbrake and chock wheels before disengaging MM.

Another one for you. This applies especially if your van is on a slope. Make sure the handbrake is on before you disengage the mover!

Only just seen this, as it popped up on my YT page only today.....I love the motor mover, but just have one concern - our mover, probably only used 20 times, slipped recently on wet grass at a CL and wouldn't move the wheels - the teeth just wouldn't grip the wet tyre. I had to reverse the car and hitch up in the old-fashioned way, but at an awkward angle. I'm always a bit wary, now, of wet weather.

Hi. Did that little 90 degree connector come with your 2 cook pro? I didnt get one with mine. If notncan you please advise where you got it? Thanks.

When doing waste pipes, I pop a couple of wine makers corks in outlets to hold water for desired time and it works a treat.

A little Victron MPPT charger with Bluetooth would do the trick. Wouldn’t have a screen but you can see everything on your screen. Another option is a Renogy which is a larger unit but will have a screen. Great videos. Thanks for sharing

We have that canopy and it’s my favourite because it’s so easy to put up and take down. I’ll only use the sides if the weather is likely to be wet. We got caught out one night and woke up to wet chairs which we hadn’t fold up when the sides weren’t fitted, a lesson learned. It’s a great solution without all the hassle of a full awning setup and it’s not too heavy either. We also have a Kampa Rally Air 200 and a Kampa Club Air 390 which don’t get the same amount of use as the canopy.

Hi all i have been towing caravans since i was 19 i'm now in my 60s never had a motor mover till the caravan i have now i have only used i once on site in the past 2 years yes they are good but for me too much faff and not every one has them great vid thanks.

How fastidious are sites about which side you put the awning on? We’re newbies and have just bought an Eriba, where the door is on the other side 🤷‍♂️

We have both awning and canopy. We use the canopy on 2 or 3 night trips and the awning for longer trips.

Hello ! Great video ! My camper came with the mounting rails at 50 cm distance.. I need to install a 4 bike rack and only Thule has them .The problem is that Thule racks have from 80 to 150 cm height. Do you think that the rack bars could be cut so that it could be fitted in a 50 cm height ? Thank you for the neat video !

Many thanks just about to buy a caravan and you have convinced me.

How boring!!!

This helped me to unmount the rack without force, thank's a lot!

We always use a electric pump for our awning , what a god send x

betty

Me, my wife and our 1 year old are taking our first caravan, on our first trip in 2 days. Thanks for the tips!

Getting ours fitted next week thanks for the tips especially about the jockey wheel being to high or low. Thanks.

Nope put your van in a secure storage. Their insurance covers any loss.

We've got a awning but I'm going to get a canopy this week, purely because a quick short break at weekends and really you only want a canopy.. I think every tourer needs a canopy in their locker 👌

Enjoyed watching. Very informative just like all your videos.. Top job, love seeing the disco aswell, makes me want one

You didn't actually show yourself attaching it to the aquaroll....shame

We carry a little kitchen box with a lid in the car. An entry key for the battery box, and the remote goes inside, with a spare battery and screwdriver, the red key and also a realignment tool for the plug on the car cable.

Hi guys. You still using this? How has it fared? Any regrets? Thanks, David

I have the teardrop, but just changed to an SUV. I may stick with them but liked the points you made, so will look into it and see what i prefer. Thank you

Do you leave the receiver permanently attached to the wheel, or do you replace it with the original wheel stud when you up-sticks?

After 12 years of caravanning without a motor mover, finally bit the bullet and had one installed. While I was waiting for my appointment at the fitters', I watched this video so I was prepared. Good job I did; there are some really good tips here. After winter on the driveway, however, the first mistake I made was to try moving it with the handbrake still on. Second mistake was the converse: activating the mover without first engaging the drive rollers onto the wheels. I really must make up a checklist....

Question- we have a 2007 Swift Challenger 490 5 berth. It's a great starter caravan. However, we've had it for 3 years now and are keen to see what else could suit us. 2 adults, 2 kids and a dog. How do you manage sleeping. If the kids are up front, do you all go to bed at the same time? Been considering one with a bunk bed but they're not really future proof 😊

Very informative video. 👍