Dolly Recommendation for Moving Trailer That Attaches to Coupler

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Is there a way to hook this dolly up to the tongue hitch of a boat trailer and not to the frame with the supplied bracket? I had to mount the bracket back so far due to the clearance issue that it makes it hard to steer and crank. I would like to just hook it up to the hitch if possible. Thanks

asked by: Roger

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Trailer Valet actually has a dolly/jack that is designed for attaching to the coupler like you mentioned. For that you'd want the part # TVXL25 for if you have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball or part # TVXL2 for if you have a 2 inch hitch ball size. I attached a picture that shows what it looks like installed as well as a review video for it as well for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We've had great luck with the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive #TVXL25 on inclines. We used to have a video online that showed us backing it up a steeper incline than the driveway you have in your picture. Your trailer weighing…

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Answer 2

While the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 does say it is intended for use on flat surfaces a slight incline or decline will not be a problem for this dolly. Trailer Valet has tested and allows for up to a 10% grade or 5.7 degrees of incline or…

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Answer 3

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 4

The Trailer Valet XL part #TVXL25 that you referenced can handle small inclines pretty well as long as the ground is paved or concrete. If it's gravel or grass I wouldn't recommend what you are trying to do. In the demo video I attached you…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Frank, so the Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system you'd want is the part #BXW0750 which has a tongue weight range that matches what a 6,000 lb trailer would have.

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Answer 7

So you can use the Trailer Valet RVR9 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly #TVRVR9 you were looking at, at a maximum of 5 degrees of incline, but since your trailer is about a thousand pounds heavier than what the dolly can handle you won't be able to…

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Answer 8

I checked the manual and also reached out to Blue Ox to confirm this but found no notes and Blue Ox stated that the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1739 would be a compatible fit for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 (diesel). If you haven't picked out the…

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Answer 9

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 10

First of all, thank you very much for your service, and thank you for providing an entertaining read. Using a tow dolly instead of your current trailer jack will definitely help make moving your loaded boat trailer much easier. We do have options…

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