Can Trailer Valet XL Back Trailer Up Slight Incline

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Will the Travel Valet XL PULL UP A SLIGBT INCLINE THAT IS CEMENT?

asked by: Marshall S

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Expert Reply:

We actually had the chance to test the Trailer Valet XL on a slight incline and found that it did just fine.

If you fast forward to the 1:10 mark of the video I attached below you can see our installer backing a trailer up a slight incline.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Xtreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack w/ Dual Wheels #ARK54FR will hold in place when pushing up the slope. If you're going down the slope the mechanism will not hold it is place, as the wheel is designed to free spin in the direction of…

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Answer 2

A standard trailer dolly like #RA20 is not directly compatible with the Lock N Roll hitch system. There is not a dolly designed to work with that system, however if you were to use a similar system with the ability to attach to a hitch ball, then a…

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Answer 3

Hitching or unhitching a trailer is always safest when both the vehicle and trailer are on level ground. This reduces the chance for the trailer to roll. Yes, you could use 4 wheel chocks like #MT70073 to prevent a single axle trailer from rolling…

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Answer 4

I attached a picture that shows that the Trailer Valet XL #TVXL2 can handle inclines pretty well. As long as the ramp is concrete or pavement you should be fine. You'd most likely want to lead with the tongue of the trailer down the incline. I…

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Answer 5

The Trailer Valet XL part #TVXL2 that you referenced can handle small inclines pretty well. If you check out the review video at the 2:30 mark you'll see the dolly being used to push a trailer up a pretty decent incline.

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Answer 6

Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 will be able to move your trailer at the near 90 degree angle and up the incline of the driveway. The dolly has 2 gears and you will likely find that the low speed, 27 to 1 ratio will make it easier on you…

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Answer 7

The Trailer Valet XL, part #TVXL2 with 2 inch ball and the #TVXL25 with the 2-5/16 inch ball are meant for use on level surfaces only, they wouldn't work well on the slope you describe.. Actually, I have a much less expensive and easier to use…

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Answer 8

You wouldn't want to try and move a trailer up an incline with the MT70881. The dolly itself would be fine but you would most likely not be able to pull that heavy of a trailer up an incline. And then if you somehow did get it going up the…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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