How difficult is it to move a 560 by hand?

Randy

Randy

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Arranging my garage for the imminent delivery of our 560. The way the garage is laid out it will be best to have the tongue end in first. That would mean we would have to push the trailer out by hand and turn it around to hook it up. The driveway also has a little slope to it so worried about it getting away from us. Just wondering how difficult it would be to push it out by hand and get it turned around. Thanks in advance,

Randy & Michelle
 
My old teardrop was about 1250-1300 lbs and was very easy for one person to move. The 560 is a bit heavier than that but shouldn't be a problem.
 
With our options our trailer dry weighed in around 1552lbs. We have a few extra add ons we did afterward and I would say with the gear we are closer to 1650-1675. We have a bit of slope, plus a small bump, then a bigger bump (for the car lift). I will say I usually get the trailer backed in partially to the garage, and then we hand maneuver it into its winter spot. It has to be in at an angle for us due to Mick's car lift. It is tough going up the slope for us, but we have manage and usually get a running start if we have to get over the bump. I usually have the tanks drained and we park it with the hitch facing the door.

One thing you might consider is a little hitch dolly that you can hook into the hitch and pull. That might make it easier. We used to use these with our little boat trailers. This is just an example and I have no experience with this company or brand:
http://www.discountramps.com/boat-...&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CMKK36KTssICFRKUfgodXXsAvg
 
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Not a one man job. Here is where a parking brake is handy. Once on a flat smooth surface though no problem for one.
 
Thanks everyone, looks like the trailer dolly will be just the ticket. Wally Mart has a 200 pound dolly listed for $40, although currently out of stock.
 
Here is my dolly. Makes moving the trailer a snap. :/
dolly.jpg
 
Ha! That's some dolly! The hand dolly works great for moving it in an out of the garage. I have to be careful when I bring it out though because the driveway is sloped. I have Michelle engage the hand brake once it starts rolling.
 
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