Mr Shifta
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:13
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Hi Folks
Has anyone used anything like this?
http://www.shifta.com/
The old bones are not what they once were and the idea of "shoving" a large rig about is not what I look forward to
What do you think?
regards
John
Reply By: Lone Wolf - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:20
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:20
There is a company here in Australia that makes these.
They are expensive.
I prefer the ones that fit to each tyre, and are remote controlled, you can steer, everything.
Wolfie
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:27
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:27
Bloody good idea, I think.
Have seen a similar device at one of the Caravan and Camping shows.
You can also get a system where the motor drive's are permanently attached to your Caravan and you drive it around with a remote control unit.
Personally, I can't justify buying any of them at the moment, but you have just inspired me with a future project.
I have an electric wheelchair, inherited when my dad passed away.
I'm sure I can construct something with the motor drive assembly, battery bank and speed controller, if I really tried.
I only need to move my camper trailer around.
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T (QLD) - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:57
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:57
Sandman ...you better hang onto that chair....might come in handy in your latter years..
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 22:38
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 22:38
Yea, you could be right there Doug.
Actually, I think I am in my latter years:-)
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Reply By: glenno(qld) - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:49
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 20:49
Heres my shifta
shifta
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 22:35
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 at 22:35
I wonder how good they are on slopes? I don't think I'd be putting too much faith in the tractive capabilities of that little number on anything other than an almost billiard-table smooth/flat surface!!!!
But a good idea never the less....
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Reply By: Trekkie (Member - WA) - Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 00:42
Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 00:42
For £798.99 at the current exchange rate you could almost buy an old VW to move it around. I like the comment above - one day when I get the time might make one myself
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