What Is the Capacity of Trailer Valet XL

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It seems the Valet XL may be overkill for moving a 3200 lbs trailer. What would you recommend? I need to purchase in the next three weeks. Thanks

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The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # TVXL25 actually has a 10,000 lb trailer weight capacity and 1,000 lb tongue weight capacity.

It is very likely that your 20 foot travel trailer will have a weight that is well under 10,000 lbs and a tongue weight under 1,000 lbs; I do recommend confirming this but I would be shocked if a 20 foot travel trailer exceeds those limits.

The Trailer Valet XL # TVXL25 has a 2-5/16" hitch ball but there is also one with a 2" hitch ball, the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball # TVXL2. This has the same weight capacities of 10,000 lbs trailer weight and 1,000 lbs tongue weight and either of these will make moving your trailer much, much simpler.

I have added links to a couple video reviews as well which I recommend checking out which show the Trailer Valet in action.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Nadine

8/14/2019

It seems the Valet XL may be overkill for moving a 3200 lbs trailer. What would you recommend? I need to purchase in the next three weeks. Thanks

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Kyle S.

8/14/2019

You are right that for a 3,200 lb trailer the Valet XL is a bit much so we have a great alternative, the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover # STC-V211 which has a 500 lb tongue weight capacity which will be more than enough to move your trailer. Like the larger option, this Trailer Valet also has a chain-drive system which makes it simple to move. You can either turn the crank by hand or add the Drill Attachment # TVDA and use a cordless drill to move your trailer. I have added a link to a video review of the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover # STC-V211 for you to check out.

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Answer 1

Yes, the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 does come with solid rubber tires. We carry the replacements here with part #TVXLSR if you ever need to replace one, but Trailer Valet did upgrade from the pneumatic tires for this superior design.

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Answer 2

The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs item #TVXL2 has a 1,000 lbs tongue weight capacity. This should easily accommodate your boat trailer on a flat surface and over a slight incline. The Trailer Valet…

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Answer 3

The Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dolly for Tandem Axle Trailers part #TV74FR can be used on a single axle trailer if the weight of the trailer is under the 7,000 lb weight capacity of the dolly. It will do a great job of helping maneuver the trailer…

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Answer 4

We have a great trailer dolly for you. It's the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover, part #STC-V211. This dolly can handle trailers with a gross weight of 5000 pounds and tongue weights up to 500 pounds. It works by turning a crank…

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Answer 5

Thanks for reaching out! The purpose of the Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dolly for Tandem Axle Trailers #TV56FR is to give you better maneuverability with a tandem axle trailer when utilizing a trailer dolly like the Trailer Valet XL #TVXL25. The…

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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

I have a solution for you, but there is not an available extension tube available for the Trailer Valet XL #TVXL25. I would instead recommend using the trailer dolly/jack with the highest lift we have available, which is the 24" tall Trailer…

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Answer 8

Was the ball starting to pivot in the coupler? Did you have the latch of the coupler completely latched down and then have the collar tightened totally to the bottom of the coupler? If you did this it SHOULD work fine and not tilt like you mentioned.…

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Answer 9

The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW #TVXL25 or the 2 inch ball #TVXL2 have two different drive gears to make it easier to go up an incline or to overcome a lip in the concrete as you described.…

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Answer 10

As long as the tongue weight of the trailer is around 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 is going to work like it was designed for. It does decently on flat surfaces and inclines but if it's an…

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Answer 11

Yes, you can switch from the 2-5/16" hitch ball to a 2" hitch ball with the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs #TVXL25. All you will need is the 2" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer…

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Answer 12

I wish there was a way to free wheel the Trailer Valet. The only way to do that would be to install a second jack on the trailer that has a wheel caster on it which you could lower when you needed the ability to free wheel. Something like the Fulton…

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