Heavy-duty dolly with integrated drive takes the hassle out of moving your trailer. Simply connect your trailer, turn the crank, and guide the trailer with the steering handle. The drill attachment lets you use your power drill instead of cranking.
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When the time comes to move or align your unhitched trailer, the Trailer Valet XL is at your service. Instead of driving your vehicle to your trailer, use this heavy-duty dolly to drive your trailer to your hitch. This saves you the time and frustration of having to repeatedly back up your vehicle to align the hitch ball with your trailer's coupler.
The Trailer Valet XL also makes it easy to park or move your trailer into tight spots and to position it in a garage. It allows you to take corners and make slight adjustments in steering while the trailer is moving. No more attempting to back the trailer in with your vehicle.
The Trailer Valet XL is easy to operate. You can either use the included hand crank to operate the chain drive system, or you can make operation even easier by powering the drive with your 18-volt drill (not included). The drive system activates the dual positraction wheels. Both wheels are engaged while the Trailer Valet is moving straight - in either forward or reverse. When you need to make a turn, one of the wheels disengages and freewheels, allowing the other wheel to move the trailer. All you have to do is power the drive system and direct the Trailer Valet XL with the steering handle. When you straighten the steering handle back up, the other wheel reengages and the Trailer Valet XL drives straight again.
The Trailer Valet XL also includes an auto-brake function that acts as a wheel chock to keep your trailer in place. When the steering handle is raised up, the drive system is engaged. The handle automatically falls down when it is released, bringing the wheels to an immediate halt. This safety feature prevents your trailer from running away from you. The handle also locks when down, keeping your trailer level and secure for storage, though wheel chocks should still be used.
The solid rubber, never-flat tires on this dolly outperform inflatable tires, and hold up better under the weight of your trailer. Deep treads in the tire surface give you better traction on gravel, dirt, and grass. But you will get the best results when using this dolly on well-packed surfaces or pavement.
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (295 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty dolly with integrated drive takes the hassle out of moving your trailer. Simply connect your trailer, turn the crank, and guide the trailer with the steering handle. The drill attachment lets you use your power drill instead of cranking.
I am disappointed by the trailer valet XL dolly. It probably works on a very smooth surface, but on my concrete driveway it simply doesn't. Even though my driveway is level, the dolly keeps sliding and I cannot move my boat, even though it is "only" around 6,000 pounds. Unfortunately, the dolly has no use for me.
Sierra K - 06/06/2022It just didn't work right for me. The wheel would spin but not move the trailer much. I also couldn't seem to get the valet to stay upright as it simply wanted to wander out from under the trailer rather than move it. It was a waste of money for me. My trailer is only 3200 lbs.
Jenny N - 02/23/2022
Jenny N - 02/23/2022Really a great and easy to use trailer mover. My new boat only had 2 inches on each side and 3 inches in height to clear the garage opening. With my truck it was a tedious and stressful to get the boat inside. The trailer valet made it easy and stress free to get the boat inside the garage. I did have one issue. When I released the valet from the the hitch, I didn’t have a good grip and the handle dropped and chipped the grip. I don’t think it would have chipped if it was completely on the handle. I called customer service and Mellisa T. listened to my concern, contacted someone in that area, called me back in about an hour and has a replacement part shipping. Thank you Melissa T.!
Scott V - 04/25/2022Product works well on fairly level hard surfaces. A high quality chain lube stopped my unit from creaking and clicking. Quality silicone spray on the axle bushings also helped. Can’t imagine moving my boat around without it. Trailer valet jack mounting bracket makes using my valet much easier and safer.
Works well moving my Runaway Camper. Grippier tires would help on grass. I lay out pieces of plywood that helps on my gravel strip and grass.
Mark - 02/20/2022OK, first of all, it works. There is definitely a learning curve is using the Trailer Valet, especially with a drill. The main issue I've found is that if you let up on the steering/braking handle at all while you are moving your trailer, the brake will engage. When this occurs, the torque from the drill will transfer to your hand/wrist. Ouch. Otherwise, the unit works as advertised.
It was Well Worth the Money for Me! I have a Single Axle Rangertrail Trailer with a Ranger Z518 Boat that is Very Heavy. I have to maneuver it at a 90* turn with a Slight UP Hill Grade. I’m 66 and it is a little more than I wanted to Shove Around, So I saw a video of the Trailer Valet XL and Purchased it! I use it a lot and I’m VERY Pleased with its Performance. Use the Drill Attachment and it’s a Breeze. It takes a few Extra minutes to hook it up, but it’s so much easier to move my Bass Rig!
George - 02/08/2022With this trailer valet I pull in my driveway, unhitch and turn trailer 180 degrees and park it in front of my garage.
Couldn't do it without it.
I didn't have high hopes for this (maybe that's more because I've been burned by too many products in the past), but WOW! It works!
About my trailer: it's 20' long, ~3100# but is heavy on the tongue (600#)
My trailer is stored at a storage facility between two much larger RVs and a post that's attracted to trailers. Without a lot of room to maneuver, I've always dreaded the return trip when it's time to tuck the trailer back into its home.
Yesterday I returned and one of the RVs was gone, but rather than celebrate - I decided to try the Trailer Valet to see how it works. I thought if something went haywire, at least i would only damage one other RV.
My concern with the Trailer Valet XL vs the other systems I looked at was its braking ability. I have to climb a small hill (1 - 2 degrees) into my slot, and my worst fear was a run-away trailer - so I placed my wife on 'Full Chock Alert' and hooked it up.
I turned the crank, it moved. I turned the crank and moved the handle and it shifted directions. Over the course of about 10 minutes I moved it about 40 feet; up a hill and between the lines. My wife was so impressed that I rolled the trailer into it's spot using just my arms she brought me some water and offered to take me to lunch. I'm not going to tell her she could probably do it too. :)
The secret is making sure it is TIGHT to the coupler. Use the wrench to tighten it, tighten it some more, and then one more time. When you hit your knuckles you're getting there.
Highly recommended and I'm just sorry I didn't know about this years ago.
Works great - just as advertised. The only thing suggestion I have is to allow the user to by-pass/disengage the brake feature if desired. For many of us, we use the dolly on relatively flat surfaces and do not need the brake feature. As it is now, the need to fully lift the handle to keep the brake disengaged is a hassle when trying to crank the dolly by hand or with drill.
I have an awkward parking situation. The narrow alleyway behind my home is a dead end. Barely room to maneuver my 14’ cargo trailer and even more of a challenge with our new 26’ travel trailer. Last year I removed all of the broken concrete and put down crushed rock and compacted really tight so it’s almost like concrete. I read just about every review out there on this unit and was worried with my surface. It’s pretty flat but not perfect so I went ahead and purchased the Trailer Dolly XL. In order for me to fit my trailer it has to be parallel to the alley and fence. I was pretty surprised at just how well this unit worked. I was able to maneuver the trailer into place, not without a challenge but what is a little challenge in life right?! The unit works amazingly well for my situation and yes it can dig holes, it is a challenge but thinking through the process and using wood and maybe even a little helpful push and it will do the job. Definitely a challenge but it works exactly as it is designed and I am happy I purchased this unit. If your on the fence I can recommend this unit and if you have a challenging area like mine it will take some brain power to make it work but it does what it is supposed to do and fairly easy to use with a drill motor which is the only way I have used it so far. Also the coupler needs to be tight as possible with this kind of weight. Others that have listed negatives I can see the complaints and it takes some brain power to overcome the challenges so if your that person I believe it can work for you!
Super easy set up used on a curved driveway that was impossible to back my Skeeter Fiberglass Walleye boat into the garage stall with a vehicle. The valet XL worked way beyond my expectations i should also add that the driveway has a 10% grade. A+ for the valet xl.
The trailer valet is awesome!! I used to work so hard getting my boat in and out of the garage. Now after using the valet for one year it makes this chore so much easier and safer.
Within 5 minutes of unboxing my new Trailer Valet XL, I moved my Aliner Camper from out of a very narrow carport, 30 feet down a slight sloped driveway and then back in the carport. There was no installation and the instructions were very easy to follow. I had no problems moving and maneuvering the trailer with the hand crank, much easier than I had thought it would be. We will be camping this week end and would hope to update this review after our trip. The XL is a great product and very well made.
Used the Trailer Valet XL for the first time this morning. It is a sturdy piece of machinery. Tightening the ball down on its lock washer for its initial setup was a little tricky, had to use a long punch through the pin hole. After simply attaching the ball/screw locking assembly with the latching pin onto the valet, hooking it to the camper was easy. Now my camper is only 4,000lbs but it is in a tight spot. The Trailer Valet XL worked flawlessly. One word of caution. Make sure you don"t get lazy holding the brake release arm up. It has a small amount of spring tension and will click or grind if you let the handle move slightly down while cranking the wheels. The Trailer Valet XL is better than I expected, I highly recommend it. Now I have to figure out where to carry it when I go cross country. It isn't very small and weighs 50lbs.
I read and even called a local vendor, i got the heavy duty one, it just does not work on grass or dirt at all it twists around and even did not work well with my light cement mixer, i should have gotten a better 4 wheel mover. used 2 different heavy duty 1/2 inch drills.
Heather A - 06/27/2021This just didn't work for our 2021 Salem Hemisphere 19RBHL. It just kept folding under the ball and leaving the whole tongue weight on our arms!!
Finally sold it on [online] for a substantial loss!
Jenny N - 06/16/2022Works as advertised. Without this product trying to get my boat in a very specific place in my garage was very difficult and physically too much. I bought a 3/8 right angle drill attachment to utilize the drill adapter but the crank handle was so easy I just used the handle. I am on pavement and not much downward slope in driveway. Very cool.
I was torn on wether or not to give this item a 5 star or 3 star review...So I opted for 4.
One point to make to prospective buyers- watch the ETRAILER video in it's entirety- the last 2 minutes go in depth on the proper procedure for attaching the dolly to your trailer. For additional reference, I'm moving a 6x10 enclosed trailer with 1000lbs of equipment always on board (2300lbs total...ish)
The best way for me to go about this is a PROS/CONS list.
PROS:
-works exactly as described
-best option for its price point
-entire unit is serviceable
-makes VERY quick work of maneuvering on pavement.
-very well built.
CONS:
-unit is very heavy (50 lbs)
-gravel performance is...ok (this may be because I don't have enough weight on the tongue, wheels break free often...chewing up my 3/8 gravel driveway)
-price seems high for what the unit is
-braking mechanism is a bit grabby, often grinds gears if not careful to pull up constantly on the tiller. Makes operation a little awkward.
-attachment to trailer is a little awkward, disconnect is even more awkward.
-unit should be at least 4" taller overall. I'm only 5'9" and it's a bit uncomfortable bending over while operating, with or without a drill. I don't see how this addition in height could really hurt their bottom line, and it wouldn't make storage an issue. It would be MUCH more comfortable to use. The Pro-XL model is a VERY comfortable height.
I'd venture to guess they could shave a bunch of money off their production cost by creating a mechanism to accept off the shelf balls, rather than use their beautifully machined ball. I recognize it's part of their system, but they really need to knock down the cost. $800 feels like a lot for a tool I use once a week, and I spend more time setting it up and taking it down than I do using it for maneuvering. I'd be very pleased if it was $500.
All that said, I still recommend this tool. It is a game changer. Just needs a little more tweaking, but it's still very good.
Adam - 04/09/2020I just bought a bigger boat and trailer that weigh about 4000 pounds. They are kept in a dry storage yard where I must push the trailer by hand to the crane to launch the boat. The yard surface is smooth concrete with a very slight incline for water drainage.
I am 67 years old and it was difficult to move my old boat and trailer to the crane and it weighed only 1500 pounds. I wanted to buy a bigger boat but knew I would need a powered dolly to move my new boat. After much research, I decided I would buy the Trailer Valet XL when I got a bigger and heavier boat.
I've now have used the Trailer Valet XL 8 times and it works great. I am able to move my 4000 pound boat and trailer to and from the crane very easily by myself. I am using my four year old 18 volt Makita drill motor and it has plenty of power to quickly move the boat and trailer.
The boat and trailer are kept in a very tight parking spot with just 2 inches of space on each side. The Trailer Valet XL lets me easily steer the trailer in to its parking spot using the drill motor attachment. It steers and brakes easier than I thought it would.
I also watched the installation video (2 times) before I installed the Trailer Valet XL. I installed it correctly the first time in about 15 minutes. When I used the Trailer Valet for the first time, I had to learn to hold the steering/brake lever in the fully up position before I used the drill motor to move the boat and trailer.
I give the Trailer Valet XL a 5 star rating. It does an excellent job moving my 4000 pound boat and single axle trailer on smooth concrete. I have plenty of steering control and my battery powered drill moves the boat quickly. I think there is a good chance that the trailer Valet XL will allow me to move my boat and trailer to and from the Crane until I'm 80 years old.
Finally, etrailer took my order over the phone in just a few minutes and the product was shipped to me at no cost and no sales tax in just 5 days.
Greg W - 12/11/2018Works great to move a 18 foot ice castle and 20 foot fiberglass boat!
I purchased the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly in the latter part of March 2016 and have been using it now for about six months. I have a fourteen foot enclosed cargo trailer that is regularly loaded to the max with hobby gear and is very difficult to park next to my house and in the sometimes tight places at the events I go to using my tow vehicle. I have tried some of the other hand dollies with mixed and sometimes disastrous results, and then I found the Trailer Valet XL. WOW! This thing makes parking my trailer a breeze. At home I’m able to park my trailer right next to the work shop door the first time every time, at events I can squeeze my trailer into the tightest spaces and look like a pro doing it! The Trailer Valet is easy to attach to the hitch and the two different hand crank speeds make maneuvering the trailer a snap, I usually opt to use the eighteen volt drill attachment to speed things up a tad. The brake holds extremely well and in the event of the trailer getting away from you, just releasing the handle sets the brake. I have used the Trailer Valet on paved and unpaved surfaces with good results but have to say that paved or hard packed surfaces work best. The cost of the unit is a little high but I do consider the Trailer Valet XL a good purchase and would recommend it to anyone.
Cris B - 09/20/2017My wife and I purchased the Trailer Valet XL to assist us with backing our 24-feet towing trailer from off the street and down our residential driveway through the drive gates to the vehicle port. Our challenge with using the valet is trying to keep the tongue weight of the towing trailer down to about 500 pounds. This seems to work best for us. Keeping over-bearing weight off the tongue of the towing trailer makes it easier to crank and guide the Trailer Valet XL. Noteworthy, do not allow the wheels of the Trailer Valet XL to get onto the grass. If on the grass, the wheels of the valet will spin in place and not move the trailer. Additionally, it will help immensely if the company show customers how to use the stabilizing plate they ship with the valet. We exchanged our first valet for another one because the gears sounded like they were grinding. The Trailer Valet XL Company did an outstanding job by promptly sending us a new valet and providing a UPS voucher for returning the older valet. Over all, we think the valet product is good, and the Trailer Valet XL company is excellent on how it stands behind its product.
Sam H - 07/13/2017Purchased this to drag our Jayco X23B which empty weighs 4300 pounds. We park it in our driveway backward to make it easier to access the entry doors. A side benefit is that no one without a dolly can get it out. After I misplaced the drill bit, I moved it entirely by hand...enough to pull it out of the driveway, turn it around, and put it back. Tiring but totally doable. Driveway has a slight slope and lip that I had to 1) approach at an angle and 2) put a board down to decrease the lip. Otherwise valet's wheels just slipped. Found that putting my own weight on the valet helped with the traction. Have since found the bit and it is significantly easier than hand cranking.
Why not 5 stars. Initial valet had some metal shavings from the gearing, e.g. something was rubbing badly. Contacted etrailer to see about a replacement. Initially they wanted me to send it back, including me paying for the shipping, and then they'd resend. After a couple emails, got them to send to me a new one and a pre-paid packing label, so no cost to me. New one works great.
One word of caution, if your trailer is on a slight slope the handle will try to free spin if the brake isn't down...hurts a bit to wack your wrist.
Rus - 06/28/2018I received the trailer valet I thought it would serve my needs as it turns out it cannot even move my boat at all the video sure it moving boats with trailers and even cargo trailers Going up inclines I assure you it can’t do that I’ve not been able to even move my boat out of my garage with the trailer valet this is a very poor experience I basically cannot use it does not serve my needs I would like to return it for something more substantial an electric dolly or gas powered dolly after speaking to your customer representative I understand I cannot do that because I’m out of the window of returns
Rachael H - 09/25/2018
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