Midland Motor Mover FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Your Caravan Mover Specialists

What is a Caravan mover?

A caravan mover, sometimes called a motor mover, is a system consisting of two or four electric motors driving rollers that are engaged against the caravan tyres in order to move the caravan forwards, backwards, turn and even rotate on its axis, all functioning from a remote control. The motors are powered by your caravan leisure battery and are engaged when you need to manoeuvre the caravan and disengaged when you are towing.

Are there different caravan movers for single and twin axle caravans?

Yes, caravan movers for single axle caravans have one unit consisting of 2 motors and for twin axle caravans the motor mover has 2 units with 4 motors so that the mover is 4 wheel drive.

What about four wheel drive?

For the ultimate in power, control and manoeuvrability four wheel drive (4WD) models are the best choice for twin axle vans. Of course with four motors instead of two they are also more expensive.

What is cross actuation?

Cross actuation is the ability to engage both sides of the mover against the tyres from one side of the caravan. This is particularly useful when you need to park the caravan up close against a wall. Without cross actuation you must engage or disengage each drive roller independently.

What is electric actuation?

Some caravan movers are able to electronically engage and disengage the drive rollers at the touch of a button rather than manually engaging them. This means that you can control the whole process from the remote. Some models can be upgraded to electric actuation.

Can the caravan mover be controlled with precision?

Yes, all Reich caravan movers have incorporated a “soft start” and “soft stop” feature. This gently accelerates the motor eliminating any nasty jolts. This aids positioning as you have millimetre control and is kinder to your caravan and its tyres.

What kind of guarantee do you give?

All Reich caravan movers come with a no quibble 3 or 5 Year parts and labour guarantee if we fit the mover or 3 or 5 Year parts only if you decide to fit the unit yourself.

Can I see a caravan mover in action?

Yes, there is a manufacturer's video (link to video) that you can watch on this site.

Does the Reich motor mover fit onto caravans with shock absorbers?

Yes, all Reich caravan movers fit onto caravans with or without shock absorbers.

What about stopping on hills?

All Reich caravan movers will automatically hold the caravan still when all controls are released. Most will hold on a 25% gradient, that’s a 1 in 4 hill!

Will this affect my leisure battery?

All Reich motor movers draw a significant amount of power from the leisure battery, so we would always recommend upgrading the battery to a 110Ah battery for your peace of mind. Minimum requirement is an 85ah battery and 110ah for twin axle caravan movers.

Where do I need to take the caravan to have the caravan mover fitted?

We come to the caravan to fit wether at your home, work or storage area we provide an onsite service.

How long will it take to have the Reich caravan mover delivered?

Approximately two to three days, although if you need the unit sooner we would be able to do this with an extra cost to get the unit to you by the time you need it.

Is a caravan mover hard to fit?

Most caravan movers can be installed by any competent mechanically minded DIYer. But if you are unsure, we can provide a full fitting service at your home, work or storage area.

How easy is it to transfer the caravan mover on to the next caravan I buy?

A Reich motor mover unit takes approximately 3 hours to fit and units can be easily moved from one caravan to another. Although you can not move a single axle Reich mover to a twin axle caravan and vice-versa, some makes of caravans may also have different chassis types so additional plates may be required.

What happens if I have a fault or a problem with the Reich mover?

We have a technical department who are willing to help no matter what your situation and can talk you through different procedures. Our no-quibble 3 or 5 Year guarantee assures you help is at hand.

Is the Reich motor mover weather proofed?

Yes, it will withstand typical weather and road conditions. Although we do recomend basic maintenance every 6 months. The RK mover and Move Control Compact are both galvanised and the Move Control Comfort is both galvanised and powder coated.

How safe is a Reich Caravan Mover?

All Reich caravan movers have “soft start” and “soft stop” to limit additional stress on your caravan and provide you with maximum manoeuvrability. The electronics automatically switch off after a short time placing less strain on you caravan electrics and providing additional security. The handset has a special built in safety device, making to difficult to switch on accidentally. An umbilical cord is also provided, so if your handset battery runs out on site you can still manoeuvre you caravan with the Reich. There is an isolation switch provided will all Reich movers so when you are in transit there is no chance of the mover working.

I am disabled, will I be able to use the Reich caravan mover easily?

If you are disabled then we would recommend the Move Control Compact as it is totally electronic so can all be controlled at the touch of a button.

Can you recommend a cheap Caravan Mover?

Yes, the Reich RK Mover is the cheapest motor mover from Reich and represents a bargain for those looking for a simple manual engagement caravan mover yet still offering high quality.

Will the Reich Mover fit my caravan?

All Reich caravan movers are suitable for L-profile chassis with a minimum chassis thickness of 3mm. The standard installation kit only provides parts for installing the caravan mover within the measurements shown below: -

Letter	Description	RK Mover	MC Comfort	MC Compact
A	Chassis depth	Min 185mm	Min 110mm
B	Chassis width	30-48mm	30-48mm	30-48mm
C	Chassis thickness	Min 3mm	Min 3mm	Min 3mm
D	Distance from inside edge of tyre to chassis	Min 55mm	Min 20mm
E	Distance from outside edge of tyre to chassis	270-380mm	270-380mm
F	Maximum width	2500mm	2500mm	2500mm
G	Base of chassis to bottom of mover	50mm	90mm	50mm
H	Recommended ground clearance	Min 80mm	Min 80mm	Min 80mm
I	Mover length	Min 370mm	Min 350mm

What the Reich Move Control Compact fit my caravan?

Letter	Dimension	Name
A	min. 50 mm	Frame size
B	30-48 mm	Frame width
C	min. 3 mm	Frame strength
D	min. 40 mm	Distance frame / tire
E	min. 270 mm max 420 mm	Overall dimension - frame / tire
F	max. 2500 mm	Overall dimension - tire / tire
G	ca. 55 mm	Distance - frame bottom line / lowest point
H	80 / 120 mm	Minimum / Recommended ground clearance
I	min. 380 mm	Total length
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