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Truma

Mover Go2 RH2

Mover Smart M

Mover SX

Reich

EasyDriver Basic 1.8

EasyDriver Basic 2.3

EasyDriver Active 1.8

EasyDriver Active 2.3

AL-KO

Ranger S21

Truma

Mover Smart A

Mover XT

Reich

EasyDriver Pro 1.8

EasyDriver Pro 1.8 BPW-Hobby

EasyDriver Pro 2.3

EasyDriver Pro 2.3 BPW-Hobby

EasyDriver Infinity 2.5

EasyDriver Infinity 2.5 BPW-Hobby

AL-KO

Mammut M20

Mammut AMS2 S2x

Per merk

Truma

PowrWheel

AL-KO

Reich

Reich - AL-KO Vario

Reich - BPW Vario

Reich - Touring

Tandem 2WD

2WD Mover XT2

Tandem 4WD

4WD Mover XT4

4WD Mammut TM4xx

4WD Mammut TS4xx

4WD EasyDriver Active 2.8

4WD EasyDriver Active 3.1

4WD EasyDriver Pro 2.8

4WD EasyDriver Pro 3.1

4WD EasyDriver Pro 2.8 BPW B2

4WD EasyDriver Infinity 3.5

battery

Complete set

Lithium PowerXtreme

Lithium Reich MPP

Lithium Victron

AGM Victron

AGM Optima Yellow Top

AGM Optima Blue Top

AGM Optima Red Top

VMF battery

Battery charger

Ctek Battery charger 12V

Ctek without 230v

Ctek Accessories

Lithium Battery charger 12V

Xenteq LBC 12V

Optimate Accessories

Accessoires

Mover Accessories

Reich

Standaard

Standaard I

Standaard II

MoveControl Comfort

MoveControl Economy

MoveControl Economy Light

MoveControl Trend

MoveControl Cross

MoveControl Compact

MoveControl Ecoline

MoveControl EcoEasy

EasyDriver Basic 1.8

EasyDriver Basic 2.3

EasyDriver Active 1.8

EasyDriver Active 2.3

EasyDriver Pro 1.8

EasyDriver Pro 2.3

Truma

Carver kabel

Carver 16cm

Carver

Mover S

Mover Se

Mover Go2 RH1

Mover SR

Mover Go2 RH2

Mover SR2

Mover SX

Mover SeR

Mover XT

Mover Smart A

PowrWheel

1XL

1XL automaat

Kompact

Evo

Evo+

Q-mover

AL-KO

Mammut AMS1

Mammut M20

Ranger S21

Enduro

EM103

EM104

EM203

EM303

EM303+

EM303a

EM303a+

EM304

EM304 Smart

EM305

EM405 Smart

EM505

P1

P1 Manual

P1 Automatic

Simpark

Handmatic

Easymatic

Kronings

Moving

KG2M

PurpleLine

E-Go 200

E-Go 300

E-Go 400 Titanium

E-Go quattro

Obelink

Prestige II

Reich

4WD/2WD MoveControl Comfort

4WD/2WD MoveControl Economy

4WD/2WD MoveControl Compact

4WD/2WD MoveControl Ecoline

4WD EasyDriver Active 3.1

4WD EasyDriver Active 2.8

4WD EasyDriver Basic 3.1

4WD EasyDriver Basic 2.8

4WD/2WD MoveControl EcoEasy

4WD EasyDriver Pro 2.8

4WD EasyDriver Pro 3.1

Truma

2WD Carver

2WD Mover Te

2WD Mover TeR

2WD Mover XT2

4WD Mover XT4

4WD Mover TeR4

AL-KO

4WD Mammut TM4xx












Movers? Quality and reliability make the difference!

Lots of modern caravans have a chassis that doesn’t allow the fitting of just any mover. Therefore it’s important to select the most optimal mover for your caravan. In our advice we take into consideration essential topics like: ground clearance, guarantee and optimal positioning. This is done to ensure maximum durability. We also take into account that the mover should be able to climb a wedge with a 25% upward slope. The choice of which mover, brand and model you would like to use is not only dependent on the price, ease of use and design but also on technical restrictions. Below we will give you more information about movers so that you have a good foundation to make a thoughtful decision.

Modern movers


Caravan movers have been on the market since 1998 . During this time manufacturers acquired a lot of know-how. The modern movers we sell have a built-in brake. So if you forget to disconnect the mover from the wheels and try to drive away, the car and caravan will not move. An important safety feature is that the caravan will also stand still on a pitch or slope. This is achieved by the use of a worm gear or as with Truma XT by means of a built-in brake. Modern movers have more powerful engines so that bigger rollers can be used which have better grip and less wear. By means of an optimized transmission these systems achieve better economy. In recent years we sell modern movers only.


Fully-automatic or semi-automatic


We make a distinction between two types of movers; semi- or fully-automatic. The difference is explained by the way the rollers are brought to the tires. Fully-automatic: just press a button on the remote control handset. Semi-automatic: place the rollers manually on the tires.


Weights and loss of ground clearance


The tables below make comparing the different movers easy. In the first table you see the fully automatic movers, in the second table the semi-automatic. In the tables we state the maximum weight that the caravan, including loading, according to the manufacturer may have, and our personal advice. Our personal advice is based on our experience. We want a mover to be able to drive a 25% chock without overloading and without the electric motor having a hard time audibly. This is to achieve a maximum lifespan. Then the installation height is stated. A standard chassis has a height of 18 cm, a less higher mover only means that there is more empty space above the mover. However, if there is a heating pipe or drain at the place where the mover is to be installed, the installation height is very important. The loss of ground clearance is also very important. In our opinion, the space that remains after mounting the mover should be 15 cm. There is no legal standard for this. All data of course subject to changes and measurement errors.


Semi-automatic mover


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There are two variants of semi-automatic movers. Truma and PowrMover use a system with a lever, actually a rod, that needs to be pivoted. While making the turn, the mover is pressed against the tires. This activity requires some force. The easiest way to do this is with the Truma SX mover for it delivers the right pressure on the tires straight away. However, this means that adjustments might need to be made when changing to another set of tires. The second variant is a crank system that brings the mover to the tires by rotating the lever. Just like turning the paw of the caravan. Thanks to the gearing system, rotating the lever doesn’t require much force. When an optimal fitting is possible we prefer to advise a semi-automatic mover.

Semi-automatic mover single axle caravans


Mover:Weight:Max. weight manufacturer:Our recommend.:Type:Height:Loss ground clearance:Length:Control:
Truma Mover Go2 RH234 kg1800 kg /15%1500 kgHand operated lever system16 cm5.5 cm34 cmNormal
Truma Mover Smart M33 kg1800 kg /13%1800 kgHand operated lever system16 cm5.5 cm cmComfort
Truma Mover SX35 kg2000 kg /13%1800 kgHand operated lever system16 cm5.5 cm35 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Active 1.833 kg1800 kg /15%1500 kgHand operated wind system12 cm5.7 cm36 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Active 2.335 kg2300 kg /15%2000 kgHand operated wind system12 cm5.7 cm36 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Basic 1.832 kg1800 kg /15%1500 kgHand operated wind system12 cm5.7 cm36 cm /motor 30 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Basic 2.334 kg2300 kg /15%2000 kgHand operated wind system12 cm5.7 cm36 cm /motor 30 cmComfort
AL-KO Ranger S2142 kg1500 kg /18%1200 kgHand operated wind system18 cm7 cm38 cmComfort


Full-automatic mover


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We distinguish two variants of fully-automatic setup systems. The cheapest ones in the market use a little electrical motor to assist with the rotation. The engine runs until the end of the axle is reached. More expensive movers have a built-in intelligence to ensure the right pressure of the rolls on the tires. Theoretically , fully-automatic movers have a greater chance of malfunctioning but this chance is negligible with movers with an intelligent setup system. The pricing of a mover indicates whether it is an intelligent one. In this brochure we only mention intelligent movers.

Full-automatic mover single axle caravans


Mover:Weight:Max. weight manufacturer:Our recommend.:Type:Height:Loss ground clearance:Length:Control:
Truma Mover Smart A32 kg2000 kg /13%1800 kgfully automatic16 cm5.5 cm35 cmComfort
Truma Mover XT33 kg2300 kg /13%2000 kgfully automatic13 cm5.5 cm32 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Infinity 2.533 kg2500 kg /15%- kgfully automatic12 cm5.5 cm36 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Infinity 2.5 BPW-Hobby36 kg2500 kg /15%- kgfully automatic12 cm3 cm36 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Pro 1.831 kg1800 kg /15%1500 kgfully automatic12 cm5.7 cm35 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Pro 1.8 BPW-Hobby34 kg1800 kg /15%1500 kgfully automatic12 cm2 cm35 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Pro 2.333 kg2300 kg /15%2000 kgfully automatic12 cm5.7 cm35 cmComfort
Reich EasyDriver Pro 2.3 BPW-Hobby36 kg2300 kg /15%2000 kgfully automatic12 cm2 cm35 cmComfort
AL-KO Mammut M2032 kg2200 kg /13%1800 kgfully automatic16 cm0 cm48 cmComfort
AL-KO Mammut AMS2 S2x40 kg2200 kg /13%1800 kgfully automatic cm6 cm48 cmComfort


Control


Two kinds of controls are distinguished. Standard control and comfort control. Until a few years ago , every mover used standard control. Precise movement of the caravan was only possible by stopping it at intervals. With comfort control it is possible to adjust a bit to the left or right while moving the caravan to its place. The comfort control is used with the AL-KO Mammut, Truma XT, Truma SX, Truma Smart and the Reich Easydriver.


Weight, measuring is knowing


Getting overloaded is a big problem with lots of caravans. The average weight of a mover amounts to 33 kg. Our best sold battery set, set 2 with the Optima 55Ah battery, weighs 20 kg. To save on weight it is common to look only at the battery. However, to really save weight one should look at the actual weight of the mover. Don’t trust too much on advertisements and don’t forget the mounting plates. Caravans with an AL-KO Vario chassis need a mounting plate of 5 kg, except for the AL-KO Mammut. The weight difference between movers can go up to more than 16 kg. If you really want to save on weight, you need to be objectively well-i nformed.


Which mover should I choose?



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The choice of a mover is not only dependent on which mover you want, each mover has properties that determine which is the best choice for you and your caravan. The mover must be optimally mounted so that the chance of problems is as small as possible. In theory you can mount almost any mover under every caravan, but unfortunately it is not that simple in practice. It starts with the question whether the mover should be mounted in front of or behind the wheels. If we mount the mover in front of the wheels, you have less ground clearance after mounting than behind the wheels. Behind the wheels, however, the mover is a very expensive mud flap, which is not good for any product. We recommend installing a mover for the wheels, if this is not possible, then only mount a well-protected mover behind the wheels, which also has optimum warranty conditions.

We always ask which caravan you have during a conversation. This way we try to find out which chassis is under your caravan. We know which chassis is the most common of many caravans. Once this has been determined, we must determine which movers are eligible. Part of this information is in the specifications from the manufacturers. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to compare movers with this data. Where the minimum values are stated by one manufacturer, the maximum values are stated by the other manufacturer. We have a lot of practical experience and can give you good and honest advice based on this experience.

It is not always easy to determine which chassis is under a caravan. Many caravans from 2000 to 2007 have a chassis with a height of 18-20 centimeters, the so-called standard chassis. With this chassis you can mount almost any mover without having to use mounting plates. With other years it is not so easy to say which mover can be mounted. The new chassis in particular does not make it easy for consultants and engineers. New caravans also often have less ground clearance. The caravan is then better on the road in terms of driving experience, but a mover with too little ground clearance is asking for problems.
To help you, we have created a handy overview in which you can select your caravan brand and year of manufacture. You will then be given advice about the options for assembly.



The power of the mover depends on many factors


The functioning of the mover depends on various factors. The mover must have enough power to move the weight of the caravan. The choice of the battery also determines whether or not the mover functions properly. The battery must have sufficient capacity to supply the large amount of energy that a mover requires. We recommend an Optima battery for this. The energy runs via cabling from the battery to the motors. All connections must be good. If a cable connection is not properly secured, for example due to incorrect tools or improperly pressed sliding plugs, this ensures a higher transition resistance and the current does not reach the motor completely. As a result, the motor of a mover cannot perform optimally, which can even result in skidding rollers on the tire. It is also important that the mover is properly adjusted during assembly. It is important that the roll makes good contact with the tire in width, but also that the horizontal pressure of the roll on the tire is as optimal as possible.


Assemble a mover yourself


A caravan mover is a product prone to malfunction. The product is in fact at the wheels, where a lot of moisture and junk can come on while driving. A mover uses an enormous amount of power, on a straight part it can easily reach 20A, but when loaded this can rise to around 70A with very short-lived peaks of over 300A. The assembly must therefore be done accurately and properly. We place high demands on assembly, this prevents many problems. Based on experiences, we advise you not to mount the mover yourself, but to have it done professionally. The chance of malfunctions decreases significantly. We perform warranty work for the various manufacturers and keep an eye on how the failures occur. Most malfunctions are caused by assembly errors and not by manufacturing errors. Failing to fix a simple cable eye properly enough can result in a defective control box after 3 years. Replacing this costs more money than saving on assembly.



Schematic drawing confirmation mover




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Caravan Mover Test


It is always worth bearing in mind that each magazine which tests caravan movers has its own preferences and these preferences, in general, dictate test results. In a 2008 Camping and Caravan Champion test the Reich MoveControl Economy caravan mover achieved a satisfactory score. In a special feature in the German magazine Caravaning in 2008 a test was done with caravan movers from Truma, Reich and PowrMover. This test declared the Reich Economy caravan mover to be the Best Buy. In a test in 2011 in Germany the Reich caravan mover was stated to be one of the best caravan movers. However, in a KCK test in 2012 the Reich caravan mover was used on a heavily overloaded trailer which overloaded the mover’s electric motors.



Fitting is customization


A caravan is mounted on a chassis. However, it is not always clear which chassis is fitted. A mover can be fitted in front or behind the wheels of a caravan according to the specifications of the manufacturer . A mover stays cleaner when it is mounted in front of the wheels, because of this it will lasts longer. It isn’t always possible to place a mover in an optimal position in front of the wheels. This is dependent on the chassis, the ground clearance and other restrictions, like a lower entry or a heating tube. Also, there needs to be enough space between the shock absorber and the tire. Usually the fitting is done with clamping plates.

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To attach a clamping plate correctly the chassis has to be made out of one piece and needs to have a relatively straight design. This is what we call a standard chassis

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When a mover is fitted, a caravan loses ground clearance, this is the space between the ground and the chassis. With the movers that we sell you will lose 5 -6 cm. This is no problem with a caravan that has enough clearance. Modern caravans are constructed in such a way that two chassis parts are joined together exactly on the spot where the mover needs to be fitted. If the letter M is punched i n the AL-KO chassis, it will be possible to fit a AL-KO Mammut mover without loss of ground clearance. All other movers will require a mounting plate that will cost an extra centimeter ground clearance.

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There are many other types of chassis. An Eriba Touring has a very different chassis which limits the choice of an optimal mover drastically. Newer caravans with a BPW chassis allow the fitting of a Reich BPW mover with minimal loss of ground clearance. It is not necessary that you investigate personally which chassis your caravan has and which mover will be optimal. When fitting a mover we always check if it fits optimally. We have everything in stock. Even when fitting at your home we bring all the materials to guarantee an optimal result.


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Fitting


After the mover is selected it must be fitted. Before our fitter starts the installation he will show you the location of the battery and other accessories. The fitters have a lot of knowledge and experience and will advise you about where to install the battery, charger and control box. The right placement improves the weight distribution and ease of use. The lifespan of a mover is dependent on the quality of the fitting. During the fitting we will place an impact-resistant, flexible tube around the cabling under the caravan.

Fitting can be done at one of our 5 branches in NL-Groningen, NL-Lelystad, NL-Serooskerke, DE-Huefingen and ES-Málaga. We are specialized in fitting on location, for instance at your home or at a campsite. During the installation our mechanic brings along all necessary tools and accessories making sure the quality of fitting is the same as in our workshop. This service is offered in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, South of Spain and the North of France. The mover will be assembled completely and delivered fully working. After the fitting you will get all the instructions on how to operate the mover. Together with the mechanic you will learn how to maneuver the caravan and get familiar with it, so you can travel with confidence.


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