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[DirtyDog]

Sure. Just put something like these on instead of the casters:
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or these: http://www.northernt...36328_200336328

I have the same problem with the gravel drive. I contacted Rieco Titan about it since they advertise that they do custom dollys and this was their response:

The problem is that in order to roll over and thru gravel and/or small rock, a large pneumatic tire is required. The second problem is that there are no small pneumatic tires that can hold 1000 lbs. or more. In your case, we could try small trailer wheels. I don't know of any that swivel and/or lock. Also, the engineering and custom fabrication would make this very expensive. Perhaps, you can build one yourself.

The wheels linked above have a weight capacity of 450 lbs. Seems that the most cost effective alternative would be to pave the drive

[brett13]

I have the same problem with the gravel drive. ...The wheels linked above have a weight capacity of 450 lbs. Seems that the most cost effective alternative would be to pave the drive

Those wheels are 450lb capacity each. That's 1800# capacity for the dolly in total- plenty!

[DirtyDog]

Those wheels are 450lb capacity each. That's 1800# capacity for the dolly in total- plenty!

Yeah I thought that too but based on the email from Rieco I thought that there would still be some issue there. Maybe not though. Whats the worst that could happen, a dolly flat!

[brett13]

Yeah I thought that too but based on the email from Rieco I thought that there would still be some issue there. Maybe not though. Whats the worst that could happen, a dolly flat!

I'd give it a try. Your putting less than 275# on a 450# wheel which can probably carry more anyway.

[Gormley Green]

Here was my solution, similar to many others. 2x6 frame and 16" spaced cross members, 1/2 OSB on top, 2x4's across bottom ends to mount casters.

Definitely overkill on strength and weight, but this baby is built to last and serves its purpose well. I really don't have to move it around very much, basically when I unload I move it to the corner and pull it back out when I want to load again.


The jacks aren't on the floor, I just leave them as far down as I can get away with!

[leadsled9]

The small trailer at Harbor Freight is on sale for $189. And it doubles as a trailer too.

I like the trailer idea....then I can hook up my atv and drag it where ever I want it....and gravel won't bother it either.

[billharr]

I built a steel dolly with 8" wheels. I drop it all the way down so it can not be seen behind my fence. I use a cordless drill with the attachment that came with my camper. I raise and lower it about 3 to four inches at a time on each corner. Does not take long and never break a sweat.

Sorry I do not have a picture of the camper setting on the dolly put the jack are about 3 inches from the cement when it is on the dolly. Moves very easy with the big wheels. Working by my self I can move the camper from the dolly to the truck and have it ready to leave in under 45 minutes.

Pictures are from construction is now painted.

Bill in Stockton

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[Silvertip47]

Lots of good ideas. I'm going to have to do this soon to get mine in the garage for roof repair, paint and AC install. I wish I could weld, I would do like Bill.

My problem is my camper is 6' tall. My garage door is 6'11" so I don't have a lot of room to play with. This will be a one shot deal. The dolly will turn into firewood when I'm done.

I looked at some 6" fixed casters with hard rubber tires at HF rated at 450# each. A 2x4 frame on top of that will reach a height of 9 1/2". 1 1/2" to spare!!!!

I will also have to winch it up my sloped drive.

[pods8]

Just a follow up on the gravel situation, 10" pneumatics will not roll over my gravel on the side of my driveway with the camper on.

[Silvertip47]

Just a follow up on the gravel situation, 10" pneumatics will not roll over my gravel on the side of my driveway with the camper on.

Ouch!! How expensive was that lesson!!!!