Another handy tip from Zack.

[Zack.]

For those of you not encumbered by vehicles which function solely as equipment & material haulers such as cabovers, who enjoy the freedom & peace of mind of being able to unhitch & still having a versatile vehicle suitable for countless applications, I offer you the Powerwheel.

This handy device operates on a deep cell battery which is permanently attached to the trailer tongue & can easily move a general landscape trailer effortlessly & with pinpoint precision. I have been most impressed with this unit as it has performed even on slight slopes & across snow & ice covered hard surfaces.

http://community.webshots.com/user/zackca

[Scaper-S2k]

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Just curious. If it runs off the deep cell battery, why put the battery on each trailer instead of just mounting one to the Powerwheel. Not arguing, just curious.

[Zack.]

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Surprisingly this is a valid question.

I considered purchasing the PowerHitch, which has a larger weight moving capacity (unnecessary for my applications) & the ability to mount a 12 volt battery on board. While this feature would have eliminated the need to mount batteries on the trailer tongues, it also make the unit much heavier. This makes it more difficult to lift the unit when tranferring from trailer to trailer, which can be a concern before or after snow events.

Another version of this device can be run by remote control but obviously would be much less cost effective.

http://www.powerwheel-usa.com/products/powrtouch.htm

[Galashiels]

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Looks like a good Idea Zack, I've seen some thing like that but no motor part.
On the subject of Trailers I assume that you run brakes is there any device that locks out the brakes automacticly, so you can reverse with out the brakes comming on, on the over rider type brakes?

John

[Zack.]

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Mr. Galashields, my 2 largest trailers are 12' & 10' by 80" with the rest 8' by 4' & 6', all single axle. These trailers never see highway use & I have never seen a need for brakes except possibly in winter trailering. On anything larger than a 12' or for above avg. loads, & or highway driving, brakes should definately be installed.

[Extreme Lawns]

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Sir Master Zack.
You put on your post “another handy tip From Zack”. And I don’t want to sound rude or anything, but where is all your OTHER handy tips on this site? I cannot seem to find all your handy tips. Please post back and tell all of us where you are hiding all your handy tips.

[Zack.]

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Mr. ExtremeLawn,

I suggest you start your research in Zack's pre dot era. However, many of Zack's pre dot threads have been deleted due to inappropriate input by members such as SkaperS2K.

Fortunately Zack. has catalogued all of Zack & Zack.'s postings and they will be avail in two volumes for download at a nominal fee. Depending on demand a bound version may also be available later this year.

[jrservices]

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Fortunately Zack. has catalogued all of Zack & Zack.'s postings and they will be avail in two volumes for download at a nominal fee. Depending on demand a bound version may also be available later this year.



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[CCLS]

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I highly doubt that your catalog will make the New York times top one million best seller list. What's the nominal fee for? You will probably have to pay people a nominal fee to read your catalog. Most people wouldn't even be interested in reading it for s**t's and giggles.