Question for Purple line rv movers owners

atlasb · May 2020

After looking at the Purple line USA site multiple times and doing other research, I found a listing for their US Dealers. Where did you purchase your Purple line mover. Directly from the Purple line site or from a dealer. Can you recommend a dealer?

VictoriaP · May 2020

I got mine from Purpleline via their ebay offering, which lets you offer less, and had it shipped directly to my installer because it weighs around 100 pounds.

Homebodyatheart · May 2020

I ordered it directly from Purple Line. I had it shipped to my mechanic who decided he didn’t want to mess it up, so I called my dealer tech department. I explained it to the manager, emailed links to the installation video and online manual. Since they had never installed one before I negotiated the installation price and gave them the PL owners’ name and cell number to call if they ran into any problems. They did a great job, and now there are two shops in Washington State who know how to install them, one on each side of the Cascades! I’m loving it!

atlasb · May 2020

Thanks for the comments. I noticed on the dealer site about 6 or so dealers. Princess craft in TX is about the closest to us. Hope to order soon and get it on our 400.

VictoriaP · May 2020

atlasb said:

Thanks for the comments. I noticed on the dealer site about 6 or so dealers. Princess craft in TX is about the closest to us. Hope to order soon and get it on our 400.

If you aren’t going to do the install yourself, and the dealer can do so, then I see no reason to order direct unless there’s some massive price difference. I’d call Princess Craft and get quote both for the product and for installation.

Installation is 4-6 labor hours. Mine was under $500 for labor. In my case, it was simply quicker for me to let my Tab dealer arrange the install with a 3rd party customizer prior to picking up the Tab when I bought it. Ironically, the closest dealer for Purpleline was across the street from my Tab dealer, but it would have taken a few weeks for an appointment.

atlasb · May 2020

I will be doing the install myself in our shop. Have an email into Princess Craft and will see what they say. Thanks for the added info.

ChrisFix · May 2020

I was interested in the Purple Line Quattro a member posted about, but going to the Purple Line USA site, it has zero reference to that model (only shows enduro and e-go). And also says the e-go is out of stock, but if you go to order one, it lets you...just not a very good site.
Calling them led to a very British voicemail...not leading to a great feeling for future support.
It seems like a great system, but I'm very wary of after sales support on this and think I'll go with a Trax power dolly for my needs.

Homebodyatheart · May 2020

@ChrisFix I have the Enduro on my 320S. I agree about the voicemail "feeling" however, that's the Purple Line owner and when you do get someone, it's either him or his wife. I found him to be more than helpful when I was ordering and finding someone to install. He gave me his personal cell phone number to give to the installer and would walk through any questions or issues with them. He knows his product and is very willing to help. I think their original business model (purely my hunch) is for someone to install it themselves, hence the install videos, etc. As more of us who aren't able to install them buy them, he is flexible in offering his help. Just my hunch, and two cents. Don't let the voicemail send you running away! I used mine two days ago to get Ladybug out in some sunlight, and I love the ease of use!

Mouseketab · May 2020

I haven't spoken with them personally, but did have frequent email communication, and they were awesome! I too bought off their ebay link with an open box unit. Quick delivery and great customer service.

Kr@cken · June 2020

I spoke with the rep in California yesterday and the Quattro isn’t on the web because they are not releasing it nationally yet. They have a small inventory available.(Only 5 left as of today) I had my dealer call them and order. Should be in soon. You will most likely have to call them yourself.

PNWtabber · October 2020

@VictoriaP I am intrigued by that purpleline mover. I have watched a number of videos..

VictoriaP · October 2020

PNWtabber said:

@VictoriaP I am intrigued by that purpleline mover. I have watched a number of videos..

It’s amazing. Happy to talk if you want, just message me so we don’t take this thread off track. The one disadvantage is the zombies it attracts, though. It gets a LOT of attention.

System · October 2020

This discussion was created from comments split from: Newbie Warning - Beware of the Lurking Zombies.

Denny16 · October 2020

Victoria, does your Purpleline mover handle slight uphill grades, or gravel surfaces OK?
cheers

VictoriaP · October 2020

Denny16 said:

Victoria, does your Purpleline mover handle slight uphill grades, or gravel surfaces OK?
cheers

Yes to both, and not necessarily just slight grades. I have a steep curved driveway with a rock wall on one side, which is how I ended up with the Purpleline, since movers like the Trailer Valet cannot handle steep slopes. The section closest to the road is so sharply inclined that professionals who’ve tried to back up the driveway inevitably take a few tries...hard to get traction on the aggregate, which doesn’t help. I actually unhitch on the road (also sloped) and the Purpleline just slowly and steadily chugs through that section, no problem.

I have used it on packed gravel campsites with the addition of a double pneumatic front wheel (prior to getting the double wheel from Croft mentioned in another thread). Have not tried it in deeper gravel or mud.

PNWtabber · October 2020

@Homebodyatheart would you please share the name/location of the Western Washington shop that installs these? Thanks!

VictoriaP · October 2020

@PNWtabber

Homebody is on the other side of the Cascades.

Western WA: Apache Poulsbo, call to see about other locations. Kr@cken and another member have both used Poulsbo this year. When I had mine done in April 2019, Everett would not do it, but called in Cascade Custom Coaches in Sultan, who did an excellent job. Now that Poulsbo is doing them, Tacoma and Everett may also be.

Denny16 · October 2020

Thanks Victoria, I thought I remembered your driveway was a big slope.
cheers

PNWtabber · October 2020

Thanks @VictoriaP. Not sure I will go this route, but good info for the back pocket. I am ok at backing the trailer, but I have a narrow and steep side yard and I can see how this would be a great convenience, especially if no one is around to spot me.

VictoriaP · October 2020

PNWtabber said:

Thanks @VictoriaP. Not sure I will go this route, but good info for the back pocket. I am ok at backing the trailer, but I have a narrow and steep side yard and I can see how this would be a great convenience, especially if no one is around to spot me.

Yeah, in my case I’m 100% solo, and while I actually have a tall enough carport to accommodate the Tab, the curved driveway and rock wall make it tricky to get a standard car into that spot...the trailer would have been impossible, especially on my own. With the mover, I have a covered spot for the trailer, and a whole lot less stress when it comes to hitching, unhitching, leveling, and backing into campsites...the mover can assist with all of it.

But it’s not cheap, obviously, and even less so if you pay for installation. For me, disabled and solo, it was the difference between having a trailer or not. For many, it’s probably more of a luxury.

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