Purpleline Enduro trailer mover - clearance too low?

DMattern

I’m looking for comments on how a Purpleline Enduro trailer mover was installed on our 2022 TAB 400 Boondock. I got this because I’m just not getting the hang of backing up the trailer and seeing a lot of good comments on this Forum. Functionally the mover works great. My concern is the motor and rotor hang down way below the body with just 5 inches of ground clearance:

The installer said this was because of how the frame is positioned on the TAB 400. I’m concerned this could be damaged on just a moderately rough road or even a speed bump. Has anyone else had this mover installed on a 400? Any comments on the clearance? 

DaveC

I installed the Quattro Rhodium on my 2023 400. Had to cut the trim, but have good clearance.

rh5555

Looks to me like it got installed upside-down.

This is a picture from the Purpleline website:

rh5555

@DMattern - did you ever get any resolution on this?

Dame_plume

Does anybody have the Enduro or Quattro on a non Boondock 320S.  My trailer is in storage for the winter and I want to order one from Purple Line USA.  I am not sure that the clearance on a non Boondock is enough for either.  And since my trailer is in storage, I can not even check the clearance myself.  

VictoriaP

@Dame_plume, @Homebodyatheart had one installed on her non-Boondock, but I’m not sure if hers is the Enduro or Quattro. Hopefully she’ll see this soon and can reply. I *think* it was an Enduro. We’ve also had owners with Enduros on older CS and Tada trailers, which obviously do not have the clearance of a Boondock.

Dame_plume

Thanks @VictoriaP, To me it would be such a waste of money getting it to Canada, pay the duties at the border, to find out that it does not fit.  I am not supposed to know, but I think that Santa is going to order it if I get a positive reply from @Homebodyatheart

VictoriaP

@Dame_plume I know she loves hers. I love mine, and consider it worth every cent if there’s a need for it. Not everyone needs it; I’m disabled, solo, and have a very annoying parking situation at home where even people who drive trailers for a living have said, “wait, how did you get that trailer in there?!”, so I literally wouldn’t even try to do without it.  But I do have the additional clearance, so I’m no help there!

If it doesn’t work out for you, I know we have a few owners with various TrailerValet models that have worked well. Some of these don’t require installation, but also aren’t practical to haul along, so they’re really meant to aid in parking at home only. If you’re dealing with a steep driveway though, you’ll need to measure the slope. I found their models weren’t viable for my situation, whereas the Enduro simply chugs right uphill.

Dame_plume

@VictoriaP We have a 90 degree turn to reach a narrow space between a container and the posts of our carport, as well as a step up from gravel to asphalt under the carport making it hard to pin to the truck without taking it out of the carport.  Also, I am totally "parking disabled".  I was never able to back up a trailer, even the smallest utility one. I do have a trailer valet, which I am getting rid of because it does not work in our situation.  The pneumatic tires slip too much on loose gravel.  I am praying for the Purple Line movers to fit my T@b.

rfuss928

The Purpleline movers would not work on my UT (CS-S special) because of frame outriggers right behind each tire among other suspected clearance issues so I ended up with a Trailer Valet RV3.  
It works very well on my gravel and concrete driveways including the steps between the different surfaces.  The area is generally level.  It allows me to pull my trailer into a very tight storage shed nose first.  It's easy to use for moving my other trailers also.  Very satisfied. 
We do not bring it traveling - never felt the need.  I know of folks that carry one in the back of their truck.
IOM - Comparable performance and maneuverability to tire driving types I've seen.  Cost is similar also although it doesn't require the installation expense.

Homebodyatheart

@Dame_plume I absolutely love my Enduro! I have a 2017 320S so I’m low to the ground anyway. I’ve never had it hit the ground no matter where I have gone. I don’t go out trekking or intentionally off roading, just the normal roads and campgrounds, driveways. While my shed for Bug is flat ground, I have extremely limited clearance on top and sides. I was also developing spine and disc issues and my Purple Line Enduro was cheaper than surgery and time off work. @VictoriaP had suggested that I have it shipped to the location where it would be installed, a really great suggestion! It comes in two boxes, well packed and heavy. You hopefully can find someone who knows how to install these. I didn’t, but I negotiated a cap on the installation charges with my local RV service department. I gave the service manager the link to the installation video, plus others that are helpful. I also had spoken with the owner of Purple Line who gave me his cell number for the service manager to call him directly with any questions or concerns. Somewhere in their information it states an installation time of four hours max, so my bill was capped at four hours because they had never installed these and I wasn’t about to pay for their learning curve if I didn’t have to. Best of luck with your decision!

Homebodyatheart

Dame_plume

@Homebodyatheart If and when you have a chance, would it be possible for you to post a photo of the Enduro installed.  Is it in the back of the wheel?  And please, let me know the distance to the ground after installation.  Big thank you !

Dame_plume

@Homebodyatheart.  Wow!  Even thighter space than mine!  I also have a 90 degree angle to turn on a narrow road to get to my spot.
I noted your "escape pod" mention.  Trekkie like me?

Homebodyatheart

@Dame_plume, not a Trekkie, just my escape from stressful situations. I’ve met new camping friends, including a group of local women who camp together once a month from April into September, been to new places, and have loved every minute of it from when I brought Ladybug, “Bug” home April 7, 2017. I leave everyone home except my dog and love every minute of it! Bug is my first trailer!
( picture to follow…)

Dame_plume

@Homebodyatheart. This is exactly my intention: to go away from it all, with my cat. I like camping more than Mike and intend to go with and without him.  Since I am a big zero to park as well, the Enduro will change my life.

DMattern

I want to provide a resolution to my original post. Our T@B dealer, Apache Camping Center in Poulsbo WA, modified their installation to raise the mover up several inches. This wasn't easy - they had to modify the frame - but it solved the problem. The mover is now at about the same clearance as the stabilizers and tank drains. We've now used it for several trips and it works great!. On our last trip the only site available was head in only with no way to back a trailer. I just unhitched and drove it in, putting the trailer within inches of where I wanted it. My takeaway is that these can be great additions, but check with your installer first so you know what you're getting into.