I built a trailer mover

[Keith Hebert]

I'm new to boating for about a year. I have a AR210 and park my boat perpendicular to my driveway. That's a long driveway with a 90deg turn. I have tried a couple trailer movers to help me get my post into its parking spot. I tried the ones you can build from plans on eBay, the harbor freight wench setup, the hand cranked device, the hand cranked with a drill and all were very hard work. I've built something a 5 year old can use. It is an absolute beast and moves my AR210 around with ease. Even pivots more than 90deg no problem. Check out the link. You do you think of this?

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1Ipwk2jYRMGWXVfVlJSWVRxUEU&usp=sharing

 

[Bruce]

Awesome, thank you for sharing!

 

[Bruce]

The videos have disappeared from you google drive. I was able to view them earlier.

If you upload them to YouTube you can use the embed button which looks like film to embed them in your post.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Lol. Word travels fast

https://jetboaters.net/threads/check-out-this-low-profile-electric-trailer-mover.11239/

 

[Keith Hebert]

OK.. Thanks,

Done.. New links

Edited, here's a better video

 

[Keith Hebert]

Lol. Word travels fast

https://jetboaters.net/threads/check-out-this-low-profile-electric-trailer-mover.11239/

WOW! Awesome

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Is it me and my web browser or are the clips really blurry?

 

[Ronnie]

Mine are blurry as well compared to the ones linked on yjb earlier today.

 

[Keith Hebert]

Is it me and my web browser or are the clips really blurry?

Took someone's advice and blurred them on purpose. Not sure how i feel about it yet...

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Took someone's advice and blurred them on purpose. Not sure how i feel about it yet...

I guess you are going to build and sell?

 

[Keith Hebert]

I guess you are going to build and sell?

My friends think it is a great idea. I took it online to see if there's interest in the concept. Eventually maybe..

 

[Murf'n'surf]

My friends think it is a great idea. I took it online to see if there's interest in the concept. Eventually maybe..

I am sure there are a few sales here and there but if you don't patent it, your buyers will publish pictures and details and someone could copy it.

 

[Bruce]

My friends think it is a great idea. I took it online to see if there's interest in the concept. Eventually maybe..

Any thoughts on price?

 

[Keith Hebert]

Better video

 

[swatski]

@Keith Hebert Brilliant!

 

[Keith Hebert]

Cost me $1200 for version 1 buying retail parts and materials. A buddy of mine say I cut that by almost 40% through wholesale chains.

 

[Keith Hebert]

Thanks swatski

 

[Keith Hebert]

I am sure there are a few sales here and there but if you don't patent it, your buyers will publish pictures and details and someone could copy it.

True

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Cost me $1200 for version 1 buying retail parts and materials. A buddy of mine say I cut that by almost 40% through wholesale chains.

That means you can be competitive to the current market of options and still pocket $300-400 on each unit.

 

[Bruce]

With those costs you are likely competing with these guys http://www.easi-move.com/easi-move-V2-trailer-mover-powered-electric-trailer-dolly-rv-travel-boat

You can likely beat them on cost but they have a conveinence advantage and in the UK their prices are around £500.