Ray-IN
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Ya'know, if the trailer is on dirt, most everything we suggested is moot. It would be expensive, however if the surface is dirt, hiring a mobile crane to come in and lift the trailer out would be easy peezy.
How to pull a camper out of a VERY tight spot???
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NY_Dutch
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Dirt isn't a problem if there's boards available to put under the jack wheel or pad. If the wheels have sunk in, jack them up and fill in the holes. A lot cheaper than a crane!
SMR
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Call some equipment rental companies and see if a tractor or 4x4 forklift would work. They might have some ideas
Krazeehorse33
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See if the anyone in the area selling the small wooden sheds and mini barns would help you out. They have the tools and experience wedging things in inconvenient places. If the tongue jack plate has a flat foot you might consider one of the Dollie’s they put under car tires to move cars around. Of course that will require a smooth surface like 3/4” plywood as was suggested earlier.
Big Mark
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Those trailer dollies are awsome but if the ground is to soft they do suck. But watching the rear is a good thing and paying attention to your frame and body this stuff is common sense. Keep a flat top shovle so you can scrape the dirt. Ts all about patience when doing it this way and if you decide to good luck and take it easy you got this.
Thanks everyone for your input.
Here is what we did.
We watched tons of vids on tow and recovery straps, chains etc. We went to get the camper with a tow strap ... somewhat confident we could pivot the camper but chickened out at the last minute.
We realized if we were able to pivot the camper, it would end up on a slope and if it started to roll, we would probably be in a bit of trouble .... so, we called a tow company who had exp with campers. They brought in a tractor, a tow vehicle and a pickup. The pulled it out with the tractor then brought it to our place with their pickup. They were pretty awesome, and we were super grateful!
In first pic, this is when they started to move it (about 10 or so degrees). You can see the rocks and trees that were right in front of it. In the last pic, you can see the much larger boulders to the left which is the bigger reason we could not get our truck in there. We don't know how they got it into such a tight spot. When the previous owners bought it it was already in that spot. It had been there several years I think.
Here is what we did.
We watched tons of vids on tow and recovery straps, chains etc. We went to get the camper with a tow strap ... somewhat confident we could pivot the camper but chickened out at the last minute.
We realized if we were able to pivot the camper, it would end up on a slope and if it started to roll, we would probably be in a bit of trouble .... so, we called a tow company who had exp with campers. They brought in a tractor, a tow vehicle and a pickup. The pulled it out with the tractor then brought it to our place with their pickup. They were pretty awesome, and we were super grateful!
In first pic, this is when they started to move it (about 10 or so degrees). You can see the rocks and trees that were right in front of it. In the last pic, you can see the much larger boulders to the left which is the bigger reason we could not get our truck in there. We don't know how they got it into such a tight spot. When the previous owners bought it it was already in that spot. It had been there several years I think.
tlmgcamp
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Always better to accept your limitations rather than be the star of an "oh sh_ _!" video on YouTube.
1stimerver
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Congrats on everything working out for you!! 
From the photos, I can see it really was a tight spot.
Enjoy...
Safe travels and all the best.
From the photos, I can see it really was a tight spot.
Enjoy...
Safe travels and all the best.
Larry N.
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Glad you got it done, and thanks for coming back to let us know how it worked out.
John From Detroit
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When all looks hopeless. CALL A PRO. Excellent plan
Oh it is easy to controll roll on a job like that. but. Since it's done I won't bore you.. Ok I will
You plalce blocks so the camper's wheels will "Roll" up against them in a very short roll (like a few inches) and not be able to gain enough speed to climb over them. A couple pieces of firewood work great for that.
Oh it is easy to controll roll on a job like that. but. Since it's done I won't bore you.. Ok I will
You plalce blocks so the camper's wheels will "Roll" up against them in a very short roll (like a few inches) and not be able to gain enough speed to climb over them. A couple pieces of firewood work great for that.
Big Mark
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At least now you can enjoy. The next big question is where ya gonna putthe BEER MEISTER.
