The recreational vehicle industry is celebrating its centennial year. It’s been 100 years since Pierce Arrow rolled the first mass-produced RV off the assembly line in 1910. In the past century, RVs have gone from little more than primitive wooden boxes to sleek, luxurious homes packed with compact comfort. After a recession-caused dip in sales, new RV sales started been regaining traction in the last quarter of 2009. RV manufacturers have rehired laid off workers and even increased their workforce which employs more than a quarter million Americans. With the economy recovering and retiring baby boomers flocking to RV shows to indulge their wanderlust, the RV industry is poised to begin its second 100 years stronger than ever.Big business in the U.S., RVs are an exclusively U.S. product, made by Americans in America. In fact, 60% of RVs are made in the Elkhart, Indiana area. More than 12,000 RV related businesses employing more than a quarter million people serve the RV nation which is growing every year. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) estimates that one in every dozen U.S. families — about 8.2 million households — owns an RV and an awful lot of them are travel trailers.Every time those millions of recreational travel trailers are moved down the assembly line or across the factory floor and out to the storage lot or across a dealer showroom or in and out of a convention center for an RV show or around a repair service yard they have to be hooked up to a vehicle OR you could just use one of DJ Products’ handy TrailerCaddy trailer mover. Designed to maneuver full-size commercial cargo trailers, our versatile, compact, electric-powered trailer mover makes quick work of moving RV travel trailers, 5th wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers and even RV park models. Visit the DJ Products’ website to find out more about our ergonomically-designed electric trailer mover.
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Watch Our Trailer Caddy in Action
You’ve seen those guys at the truck shows who strap a rope around their chest and pull a mega-ton truck across the ground, their muscles bulging and popping with every step. Well, you can do that too, and you’ll only need one hand! With the aid of the DJ Products’ TrailerCaddy, anyone can move multi-ton trailers with ease. Just click here to watch a You Tube video of our TrailerCaddy in action.
The DJ Products TrailerCaddy is a powered mover designed to push or pull trailers that require lifting on one end before maneuvering. Designed to move equipment short distances, the TrailerCaddy makes it possible for any employee to move an equipment trailer, RV, camper or boat across a show room floor, from one point to another in the plant, into position at a trade show or to a new position in the lot. The TrailerCaddy does not require bulging muscles or super-human strength. The caddy does all the heavy lifting. All your employee does is steer.
Our powered TrailerCaddy is less bulky and more maneuverable than traditional electric pullers. This cost-efficient electric puller will decrease fuel and maintenance costs. Maximum operator control and maneuverability, particularly in tight spaces, means minimal damage to surrounding parts and equipment. Ergonomically designed for easy use, the TrailerCaddy decreases accidents and prevents worker injury associated with muscle strain. You’ll save in decreased medical expenses, insurance costs and workmen’s compensation claims. Visit our website for complete information about the TrailerCaddy.
A Trailer Mover can Help Manage Increases in Sales During Vacation Season
Spring is on the way and that means that many families will be planning and getting prepared for the impending vacation season. New campers might need to be purchased or new boats, jet skis or ATVs might need to be towed which ultimately means an increase in business for the manufacturers of trailers and recreational vehicles.
While it’s easy to haul around a trailer or RV on the open road with the help of a pick up truck, moving them around the showroom or sales lot isn’t always a breeze. There usually isn’t enough room for a full sized pick up to tow trailers around a crowded lot which can make the task quite difficult for lot workers and sales people.
Manually trying to move a heavy trailer of RV could cause serious injury and potentially do quite a bit of damage if employees where unable to keep the unit under control. This is precisely why trailer and RV dealers need a high quality piece of equipment like the trailer mover from DJ Products to assist employees in relocating their products.
The trailer mover from DJ Products much smaller and easier to use than the majority of other trailer pushers on the market which makes it ideal for use in smaller or more crowded lots. A single employee can easily hook up the trailer mover to a camper, boat or RV and move it to the required destination for viewing or repair without fear of overexertion or doing damage to other vehicles. The trailer mover is the perfect way to increase employee safety and efficiency in a high volume trailer or RV distributor, especially during the spring and summer when sales tend to increase.
Preparing for Camping and Fishing Season with a Trailer Mover
June has arrived and that means that families all over the country are preparing for daytrips, long weekends and full vacations. Many folks who have fallen in love with the great outdoors are preparing to upgrade their boats, jet skis or RVs in order to make the most of the upcoming vacation season.
This seasonal increase in interest has camper and trailer manufacturers working harder to keep up with the higher volume of sales. If employees on the assembly line don’t have the right equipment to assist in the manufacturing process this increase in business could lead to an increase in employee injuries though. Employees who need to manually maneuver trailers down an assembly line are at risk of suffering serious musculoskeletal strains and injuries that could require extensive medical care.
A piece of equipment like the trailer mover from DJ Products can instantly increase the efficiency of employees on the assembly line while simultaneously reducing the risk of injuries. The trailer mover is powerful enough to haul trailers and full sized RVs over short distances without putting any undue strain on the operator.
The small frame size and tight turning radius of the trailer mover allows assembly line employees to navigate trailers and RVs around tight corners and through cramped quarters. This ability to keep the trailers under complete control minimizes the chances of damage and keeps the product in the best condition during the assembly period.
Investing in a piece of equipment like the trailer mover is the perfect way for a trailer and RV manufacturer to keep up with potential increases in business during vacation season. The trailer mover allows valuable employees to remain injury free and ensures that the final product can be delivered to the showroom floor in ready to sell condition.
Boat and Trailer Sales Made Easier with a Trailer Mover
The most common method for moving a boat or other piece of equipment that requires a trailer is by way of a vehicle with a trailer hitch. In a confined showroom or on the crowded lot of a dealership, this method of getting a trailer from one location to another isn’t always possible. In dealerships where the equipment must be moved around in tight quarters, a piece of equipment like the Trailer Mover from DJ Products is essential to increase efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.
The lightest boats and RVs can be far too heavy to safely attempt to maneuver manually. Even in situations where multiple employees are on hand to try and strong arm a boat or trailer, serious injuries could occur. The only way to safely get a boat or trailer from one location to another without using a motor vehicle is with a properly designed piece of equipment like the Trailer Mover.
The Trailer Mover is much smaller and easier to maneuver than most other trailer pullers available. This gives employees the ability to quickly and easily navigate the confines of a crowded showroom without accidents that could cause unnecessary damage to other boats or RVs.
Avoiding workplace injuries and keeping the product in good condition are two of the biggest keys to success in any dealership. Having a properly designed piece of equipment to move boats and trailers is the perfect solution for keeping employees and the boats and RVs safe in a high volume, fast paced dealership. The Trailer Mover is an affordable and easy to use piece of equipment that can help dealership owners save money on worker’s compensation claims and repair costs for damaged equipment.
Boat Sales Made Easier with a Trailer Mover
Spring is here and the weather is heating up and that means one thing for boat dealers – the chance for more sales. Fisherman, divers and folks who just love to relax out on the open water are all more likely to be looking to head out boat shopping now that the weather is more suitable for those activities.
While an increase in sales is certainly welcome in any business these days, increased activity on the lot could pose some issues for a boat dealer that isn’t prepared with the appropriate equipment. Boats are easy to transport when they are hooked to the back of your truck, but dealer lots are often far too cramped for employees to be able to use a full sized vehicle for maneuvering stock.
A piece of equipment like the trailer mover from DJ Products can instantly make the task of moving new and used boats around the lot faster, safer and easier. The small frame size and tight turning radius of the trailer mover make it a very convenient option for navigating cramped and crowed lots. The trailer mover is very easy to control which could result in a dramatically reduced risk of accidents on the lot. This helps to keep valuable employees safe from injury and valuable inventory free from damage.
Using a trailer mover on a lot also allows employees to easily and safely rotate stock when new inventory comes in. This means that lot owners can constantly put the most desirable boats directly where prospective customers will be sure to see them.
In order for a boat dealer to keep up with increases in traffic and to maximize profits in the process there needs to be a safe and effective means available for moving inventory. A piece of equipment like the trailer mover will instantly make a boat lot safer and allow employees to adequately and attentively serve any customer that walks through the door.