"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Bill,

Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots..

Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease (GAA)
on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease. Unhitch
making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction for
sideways travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean up
the residue and chock the wheels.

Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada.

Butch


Quite a messy proposition, especially for a new house with a new driveway.
After just a short while the whole drive would end up with grease marks from
the tires.

Jim,

I don't believe so. New grease is quite clean. White litium wiped up
afterward would leave no marks on a smooth floor.

Certainly when I did this for large (18 wheeler type) military trailers it
did not cause a mess after wiping up the grease with a shop towel. It does
not require a lot of grease. Just enough to provide a lubricating film
between the tires and the leanding gear wheels and the floor. It was
easiest to do on a sealed/painted concrete floor but just plain smoothly
finished concrete works well.

You'd be amazed how little effort is required on a smooth floor. Matter of
fact, it's a good idea to use something like a 2X4 to keep the load from
going too far.

Butch
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"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Bill,

Assuming a smooth floor it is very easy to do. This solution is a little
messy but I've used it many time to move large military trailer mounted
shops sideways to fit into tight spots..

Stop a few inches from the rearward destination. Spread some grease
(GAA) on the floor behind the tires. Back the tires onto the grease.
Unhitch making sure the dolly wheel is pointing in the proper direction
for sideways travel. Push the boat/trailer sideways as required. Clean
up the residue and chock the wheels.

Not very elegant but it's easy and the cost is just about nada.

Butch


Quite a messy proposition, especially for a new house with a new driveway.
After just a short while the whole drive would end up with grease marks
from the tires.