taboo10 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Would just like to know, Does anyone leave there motor mover engaged when pitched up or when parked up at home/storage,and for what reason ?. Thanx Quote VW Tiguan AllSpace tugging Swift Challenger 565 If at first you don't succeed. . . .Skydiving ain't for you. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Would just like to know, Does anyone leave there motor mover engaged when pitched up or when parked up at home/storage,and for what reason ?. Thanx I am advised by Powertouch never ever do this as the system will go into safe mode or drain the battery or worse, burn the motors out. I don't know how true this is and I don't intend to prove it one way or another I will do as the manufacturer tells me and that is. ...Close down the system completely every time. Quote Tugging a Bailey Senator Vermont Millennium With a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera Diesel 2. 2 Automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi, I don't leave the rollers engaged as it puts a lot of pressure on one area of the tyre and I'm not really sure that it's good for the tyres, Regards, Ian. Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatric Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 When my mover rollers are engaged to the van wheels nothing can happen unless first, the isolation switch is on, and second, the control unit is turned on. Are you asking if you can leave the rollers engaged for extra braking/added security? Different mover manufacturers may well give differing advice, but my main concern would be too much pressure on the tyres, and my manufacturer specifically advises against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taboo10 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 When my mover rollers are engaged to the van wheels nothing can happen unless first, the isolation switch is on, and second, the control unit is turned on. Are you asking if you can leave the rollers engaged for extra braking/added security? Yes m8 thats the reason,just a bit more security on site,your mover sounds the same as mine ie. .isolation switch [Truma TE]. Quote VW Tiguan AllSpace tugging Swift Challenger 565 If at first you don't succeed. . . .Skydiving ain't for you. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatric Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Then I would suggest you ask Truma. No, my mover isn't that make. To be honest I would think a mover installed without an isolation switch is a problem waiting to occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justhi Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi we was advised by truma not to leave the rollers engaged, because of a constant pressure in one place on the tyre. Quote BMW X5 3. 0sd m sport twin turbo. Fleetwood Heritage ES6 (2009) Best car ever owned subaru impreza wr1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM02MZO Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Regardless of the make and model of the mover, it certainly would not do the tyres any good at all to leave the rollers pressing into them, more so in warmer weather. A lot of people tend to forget that tyres are the last thing between you and the road! Quote RegardsTerry BirchThe tourer days are over, we now have an Hobby D500 GESC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi, I'm no engineer but I would have thought that leaving the rollers engaged would apply an unnecessary strain on the mover and everything to which it's attatched, Regards, Ian. Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Axel Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Does a motor mover apply more pressure to the tyre than the pressure the caravan applies to the bottom of the tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Does a motor mover apply more pressure to the tyre than the pressure the caravan applies to the bottom of the tyre? Hi, I did think about that but I think that the pressure from the rollers are far more localized compared to the amount of tyre footprint in touch with the ground. At the end of the day I do as the manufacturers say regarding this matter, Regards, Ian. Edited May 19, 2009 by ian dunning Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Does a motor mover apply more pressure to the tyre than the pressure the caravan applies to the bottom of the tyre? Yes it does as it is a much smaller contact area. It needs this to avoid slip on the tyre when operating. Best not to leave engaged to minimise chance of tyre deformation. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princejim Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Hi,I don't leave the rollers engaged as it puts a lot of pressure on one area of the tyre and I'm not really sure that it's good for the tyres, Regards, Ian. Well the tyres are under pressure at the bottom!! So keep the rollers connected is this any different?? Jim. Sorry should have read to the end of the thread, Doh Edited May 19, 2009 by princejim Quote If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind. Kahlil Gibran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Wild Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I can't understand how this thread has got to 14 posts! Nor can I understand why on earth you would want to leave them engaged anyway. Powrtouch recommend you don't leave the rollers engaged with the tyre so why are we discussing this any further If you want to thats up to you- we live in a democracy! If you do and then find your tyres have flat spots then fine - you are the one who will have to pay to replace them not me! :huh: I just follow the manufacturers guidance! Mike Quote Mike Wild. Mazda CX-7 towing Lunar Clubman Saros SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I can't understand how this thread has got to 14 posts! Nor can I understand why on earth you would want to leave them engaged anyway. Powrtouch recommend you don't leave the rollers engaged with the tyre so why are we discussing this any further If you want to thats up to you- we live in a democracy! If you do and then find your tyres have flat spots then fine - you are the one who will have to pay to replace them not me! :huh: I just follow the manufacturers guidance! Mike Hi Mike, Forums are like that. You will always have people querying why we do something, and good for them as we would never move on without people asking why we do something. Personaly I'm with you on this as I don't see the need to keep the mover engaged, though I do see the need not to and that is because I really think we should look after those two/four pieces of rubber that are in contact with the road and keeping the mover rollers engaged may weaken them in one spot, Regards, Ian. Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Axel Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I can't understand how this thread has got to 14 posts! Nor can I understand why on earth you would want to leave them engaged anyway. Powrtouch recommend you don't leave the rollers engaged with the tyre so why are we discussing this any further If you want to thats up to you- we live in a democracy! If you do and then find your tyres have flat spots then fine - you are the one who will have to pay to replace them not me! :huh: I just follow the manufacturers guidance! Mike Probably because we are on a chat forum!!. I still agree that the mover shouldnt be left engaged especially as thats the advice of the manufacturer but there is no harm in asking more questions about something. ..afterall thats how we learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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