Can Trailer Valet XL Tow Dolly Move Trailer Up Incline

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I am looking for a dolly to help park my boat in the garage, but my driveway, which is about 20 feet long, is at a 5 degree incline from the street. Id, honestly, just maneuver with the truck, but the street is narrow and people park on the street making it virtually impossible to back the boat up from the street all the way. Hooking up to a dolly after getting it started up the incline would be a huge help, but Im concerned about the incline. Will the TrailerValetXL work?

asked by: Jason R

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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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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If you check out the review video I attached for the Trailer Valet XL #TVXL2 that you mentioned you can get an idea what conditions it can work in. We show it climbing a pretty steep incline as well as being used in gravel. It's hard to say if…

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Answer 3

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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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

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 6

Yes, we do have a solution for you. I recommend the Trailer Valet XL trailer dolly #TVXL2 which has a 2" ball. This trailer dolly has an integrated drive system that allows you to easily move your trailer. The dual posi-traction wheels help you…

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Good news! I was able to go out to the warehouse and take a few measurements for you. The Trailer Valet and the maximum height of the ball will be 20-1/4 inches from the ground. I also took the measurement from the center of the ball to the outer…

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Answer 8

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 9

The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive #TVXL25 referenced in your question should work very well for your application. It features a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds and a gross trailer weight capacity of 10,000 pounds, so the…

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Trailer Valet will officially state that the #TVXL2 should only be used on concrete/asphalt and not on gravel or dirt applications since like you have found out the traction just isn't good enough and the wheel will spin. So while there isn't…

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Answer 11

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he informed me that you will not need to remove your skid shield to install the Curt front mount hitch #31198. The only thing that would get removed is the tow hooks, but those will get reinstalled with the hitch so…

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Answer 12

The instruction manual for the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive item #TVXL2 states not to use the dolly on any flat or paved incline or decline that is steeper than 10 degrees.

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