The Trailer Valet tires are slipping on the ground and not gaining traction. What should I do?
Traction issues can be caused by a few reasons, but they all come down to there being inadequate tongue weight on the unit.
A few examples:
Boat with a heavy motor in the rear.
A long swing-tongue frame.
Uneven incline surface.
If you are experiencing any of these and losing traction on your wheels, you can try adding weight to the tongue of your trailer by either shifting load forward or adding additional weight.
If you still are experiencing issues, you may want to consider utilizing a mounting bracket attachment. Mounting to the trailer frame, as opposed to your coupler, allows you to move the unit closer to the trailer's weight to avoid the issue.
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The Trailer Valet tires are slipping on the ground and not gaining traction. What should I do?
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The Trailer Valet treads are slipping on the ground and not gaining traction. What should I do?
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Will the Trailer Valet work on dirt, gravel and grass surfaces?
The XL can only operate on tightly packed grass with hard soil or tightly packed gravel. We do not recommend using any of our models on other soft or loose surfaces. The Trailer Valet will not move on sandy, muddy, rocky, or severely bumpy ground. If ...
What weight will the trailer valet support?
The XL supports up to 10,000 lbs with a 1,000 lb tongue capacity. The Trailer Valet comes in several makes and models, capable of supporting variable loads.
Is the Trailer Valet motorized?
To move the XL, you can use a cordless power drill with the included attachment. However, this method should only be used when moving your trailer on level surfaces. To avoid injury, the user should have a firm grip and ensure brake disengagement. We ...