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Old 06-22-2012, 05:11 PM   #1
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Default Need advice on Winch or buy used Dolly

My drive has a 90 degree turn that is too tight to get my camper in with the truck, even if I put a front hitch on it. I tried an inexpensive Reese 2000 pound winch, it does not get the job done. Bought another which is going back to Harbor Freight Monday- a one minute on 30 minute off cycle was advised once I read the literature. 2 hours to get the camper in the garage is not my choice either.

Of those who use a winch to pull the camper into the garage what did you find worked, I have a 3023 by the way.

Anyone have a used, under $500 power dolly they want to sell that will handle the 700 lb tongue weight and app 3000 trailer weight? Sorry but I am retired and have to live within my means as much as possible.
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Old 06-23-2012, 08:52 AM   #2
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DH says it depends on the age of the wench and dolly. His thought is you could probably get both, a younger wench and an older dolly.
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Old 06-23-2012, 09:38 AM   #3
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He can't handle both!!!

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Old 06-23-2012, 11:36 AM   #4
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I laid down several inches of CR-6 next to my garage to store the TM on. I have to turn the TM totally around and back up a small incline to get to the pad. I tried several ideas and finally settled on a powered dolly. Now I can put it within 2" of the garage with one hand and nothing hurts when I am done. Hold out for a powered dolly.
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