Maco mule are they any good?

Hi Boo Boo,
They are a great tool BUT if your driveway is gravel and you are moving caravan uphill forget about it, you just do not get the purchase on the ground to keep van moving but if it is paved not a worry. Go for it.
Farouk

For a small fee, I'll teach you to reverse it up there!

Hi Boo Boo

i have one of these and they are great on a hard level surface I used it with a 16ft single axel van it was a little hard to use single handed on a slope as it tended to roll back on me so really need extra person to use the brake or chock the wheel. I now have a tandem van and gravel drive so it sits in the garage.
Dick

Hi BooBoo,

I have a dual wheeled Maco Mule and they are OK, but they have limited travel on the handle. I think a 60 metre driveway may take a bit of time to traverse.
I use mine on a sloping cement driveway over approximately 8 metres and it makes the job manageable, especially when using it solo.
I can recommend them but with the rider of distance limitations due to the handle operation.

For an alternative device to consider, have you heard of the Hitchdrive.
The video makes it look simple, but I have not actually seen one "in battle".

Hitchdrive


Bill.

hi booboo
have you considered a reversing camera this would illiminate the the better half

trying to get those power or hand cranking devices to grip on grass is a bit iffy
unless it has a very good lug tyre pattern

other option
get the better half to reverse while you give directions ?????
cheers

Hi Boo Boo,
A mate has a removable tow ball set up to the front of his cruiser and his access is also very tight as he has to make a right angle turn to get his van into his van port.

It would be impossible to reverse it into his van port but it is a breeze with his setup.

Probably worth considering given the money you might save.
Another good idea is a 2way radio for the driver and navigator if she is giving directions.
That way you can have a good barney without entertaining the neighbors. LOL

Cheers, Bruce.

Hi Boo Boo

I used a Maco for a couple of years with a 1.5t single axle van specifically purchased to get the wind down unit into a carport with 50mm spare either side through the roller door opening - then a bit more room when past that thank heaves.

Hard work up a slight incline, totally on concrete, would happily use it now on the dual axle unit though - if the van would go under the eaves level carport, but with the full height van, gave up and put in a 2nd driveway for it.

The principle is fine - but if there is a decent incline I think you will struggle, unless it is particularly light on the ball.

Cheers - Phil

G'day Boo Boo

Can definitely say from experience that Maco Mules (in my case, the dual wheel version) do NOT like wet grass or more than minor slopes. ('nuff said!)

Cheers
Mark R

Thanks fellas

To answer a few of the comments I like the idea of putting a tow ball on the front of the vehicle.

The width of the drive way has been opened up a bit with a severe pruning, ie down to the ground in some parts and large limbs in another, but still a bit tight.

I think the 60 mtr drive way may also be a problem based on some of your comments.

The reversing camera is a bit deceptive when for backing.

We are going to try hand held UHF's, but I don't think we want the shouting to be in the public arena. LOL