I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on the Trailer Valet? I'm thinking about purchasing one.
My only thought is "What in the heck is a Trailer Valet ?"
[quote source="/post/9741/thread" timestamp="1429671037" author="@pinstriper"]My only thought is "What in the heck is a Trailer Valet ?"
[/quote]Same reaction as you
Someone who parks and washes your trailer for you?
I looked it up! :-) http://www.trailervalet.com/ Apparently becoming quite popular since they are all sold out. Looks interesting...
I prefer the definition of someone who will park and wash!
Sorry, I should've included a link. Thanks threedukes.
I've never used one, so no direct experience. I do have direct experience with the fact there is a huge difference in the force required to turn a tandem axle trailer sharply compared to a single axle trailer. If your intended use is to maneuver your 14DBS with lots of sharp turns into a tight spot, I question whether the tires and mechanism on the Trailer Valet could provide enough force. By all means read some reviews on that from those who have used one before you make this kind of financial commitment.
I like the concept. Most of the pictures I saw online had it attached to smaller boat trailers.
I bought one so I would be able to turn my trailer in the alley, so I could squeeze my trailer into its rather tight parking space. IT works well for me. It does require quite a bit of effort to operate, but reduces the possibility of damaging my trailer when parking it.
Thanks for opinions everyone. I think I'll save up some cash and give it a try in the next few months
[quote timestamp="1429553274" author="@dmac" source="/post/9638/thread"]I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on the Trailer Valet? I'm thinking about purchasing one.[/quote]Well I bought one, used it twice, the second time I used it it failed completely. No penetration of the welded seam. It pretty much fell apart. Lets see how warrenty goes.
[quote source="/post/12217/thread" timestamp="1434083922" author="@bae146"][quote source="/post/9638/thread" timestamp="1429553274" author="@dmac"]I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on the Trailer Valet? I'm thinking about purchasing one.[/quote]Well I bought one, used it twice, the second time I used it it failed completely. No penetration of the welded seam. It pretty much fell apart. Lets see how warrenty goes.[/quote](http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg145/bae146-200/trailer%20valet%201.jpg) (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/bae146-200/media/trailer%20valet%201.jpg.html)
Hey I posted a picture.... and it worked... havent used photo bucket in years. Pretty easy
Not cool. Is the company helping you with the warranty?
[quote source="/post/12648/thread" timestamp="1435170540" author="@dmac"]Not cool. Is the company helping you with the warranty?[/quote]yes. PJ trailer out of Edmonton sent me a new one in less than 3 days.... to bad it bent on its first use.... I have a bit of a lip coming of the parking pad.As the rear wheels came over the lip i heard a bang, the screwjack and tube bent and it blew the upper bushing. I guess i am exceeding the limits of what this is designed for...
Has anybody heard anything about the Trailer Valet XL? I'm thinking about purchasing one. I don't think I have enough room on the tongue of my 13 QBB for the standard one. How are the ones you have holding up?
Nice product! The XL seems like its worth the extra $250. I like the drill attachment option for lowering and raising the trailer :)
Bought the XL, and it was so easy to get my 21BHS into my side yard. No way it was going to get there attached to my TV. I've got a slight incline going in, and I made sure to get past any small lips or driveway bumps before attaching and using. I'm very impressed and amazed. Looks to be made solidly, so I expect it to last well with proper use.
Do you think the XL will work on grass? I have a flat back yard and will need to move my trailer over an unpaved area.
Do you think the XL will work on grass? I have a flat back yard and will need to move my trailer over an unpaved area.
Doesn't look like it would be that easy to move a tandem axle trailer. I always wanted to buy a power trailer dolly, but, its a lot of money and I heard they don't work that well on grassy uneven terrain.
Yeah, I heard similar things, mostly that the wheels slip on steep grades and going over the lip of the garage apron can be a challenge. It would be nice if it worked on level grass but it's not sounding too good.
http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Valet-V211-Silver-Tongue/dp/B007G2IH4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455394643&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer%20valet&tag=viglink125205-20
[quote source="/post/18684/thread" timestamp="1455404677" author="@clyde"]http://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Valet-V211-Silver-Tongue/dp/B007G2IH4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455394643&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer%20valet&tag=viglink125205-20[/quote]That has got to be a typo, $345 off the price!!! For $53, maybe I'll buy a dozen and sell them on E-bay. 8^)