Left, right, forward, back – it's all fun, at least with the right manoeuvring aid
Whether on holiday or at home, once you’ve reached your destination, manoeuvring the caravan into the ideal position usually comes next. So, get ready to use your muscles and push the caravan. It sounds exhausting and time-consuming—and it is. But the solution is simple and convenient: a mover. Thanks to the electric manoeuvring aid, parking your caravan is almost effortless.
All the important information about these clever helpers and what they should be able to do can be found below.
How does a manoeuvring aid work?
Arrive near the desired parking spot, get out, uncouple the caravan, and precise parking can begin. To manoeuvre, movers require direct and stable contact with the caravan wheel. That’s why the electric drive rollers of the manoeuvring aids must be pressed against the tyres. Depending on the model, this is done automatically at the push of a button or manually with a hand crank. Using the electric motor, the wheel—and thus the caravan—can then easily be moved in any direction via remote control using the drive rollers.
Convenient manoeuvring
The most obvious advantage of a manoeuvring aid is that it makes life easier. No more strenuous pushing, no more endless shoving until the caravan is finally in the desired position. Thanks to the remote control, you can relax and steer the van into the perfect spot with a button or joystick. A good mover can tackle inclines of between 15% and 28% and overcome obstacles up to 4 cm in height, depending on the motor strength and weight of the caravan.
Precise manoeuvring
Narrow spaces are no longer a challenge with a manoeuvring aid. On the contrary: with a bit of finesse, the caravan can be guided into even the tightest gap with millimetre precision. You can move forwards or backwards depending on your needs, as even 360° turns are no problem. The mover also makes coupling up easier. You can gently steer the caravan to your tow vehicle before connecting them securely.
Safe manoeuvring
Keep full control. Without a manoeuvring aid, you must rely entirely on muscle power. Alongside the risk of overexertion or other physical issues, there’s also the danger of overestimating your strength or underestimating the terrain.
With a reliable mover, you can avoid or minimise these risks. Jerk-free and shock-free manoeuvring is just as essential as an instantaneous stop in dangerous situations—for example, on slopes or in the event of drive unit overheating. Naturally, the mechanics must also be protected from external influences. In general, your manoeuvring aid should immediately, reliably, and clearly indicate any possible malfunctions.
Manoeuvring aids for caravans from AL-KO VT
A manoeuvring aid truly makes life easier for every caravan enthusiast. Easy to use and extremely helpful in practice, a mover is a real asset. The global leader in chassis technology for caravans, AL-KO VT, offers the perfect solution for every requirement.
The new RANGER manoeuvring system is suitable for almost any single-axle caravan up to 1.8 tonnes. It not only covers the essentials such as 18% climbing ability, remote control with buttons, soft start and stop at an attractive price and in proven AL-KO VT quality, but also impresses with a robust protective housing with integrated heat dissipation, sealed cable management and a 5-year warranty.
As a nationally and internationally award-winning premium model, the MAMMUT manoeuvring system—for single-axle caravans up to 2.25 tonnes—offers several extras: from joystick steering and electric engagement of drive rollers to higher performance, such as the ability to tackle gradients of up to 28% and obstacles up to 4 cm in height.
What’s more, if you have an AL-KO VT chassis model from 2010 onwards, you can fit the mover in front of the wheel and directly onto the chassis (over-mount installation). This system, which is unique on the market, offers a dual benefit: weight savings, as no mounting plate is required, and maximum ground clearance. One thing’s for sure: with AL-KO VT manoeuvring systems, moving your caravan is guaranteed to be stress-free.
MAMMUT manoeuvring system
- Electric engagement
- Joystick remote control
- M connection / bottom mounting
- Aluminium housing (IP65)
- Electronics integrated in drive
- Aluminium roller supported on both sides
- 5-year warranty*
- Weight: 32 kg / 42 kg
- Permissible gross weight caravan: up to 2.25 t
- Maximum climbing ability: up to 28%
RANGER manoeuvring system
- Manual engagement
- Button remote control
- Bottom mounting
- Plastic housing
- Electronics in caravan (storage area)
- Aluminium roller supported on both sides
- 5-year warranty*
- Weight: 37 kg
- Permissible gross weight caravan: up to 1.8 t
- Maximum climbing ability: up to 18%
