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Paul
23-10-2008, 10:00
Going to look at a bigger caravan at the weekend, it's fitted with a alko stabiliser hitch head .
If we buy it will I need to replace my std tow ball?

Paul.
JonathanM
23-10-2008, 10:51
Yes, one of the extended neck jobbies, if you buy from a dealer get them to throw one in, it should be included with a new van anyway.

If you're buying 2nd hand then I think Towsure do a patterm copy which is somewhat cheaper than the Alko branded one.

Don't forget to remove the paint from the towball before use.
zippy656
23-10-2008, 12:48
what fitting have you got on your terrano.. ive got 4 bolts holding my ball on.
Thomas-the-Terrano2
23-10-2008, 13:12
what fitting have you got on your terrano.. ive got 4 bolts holding my ball on.

me too, no issues other than release handle fouling spare sometimes.
Deleted Member S
23-10-2008, 13:17
You getting another van all ready Paul 8O 8O 8O You've not long just rebuilt yours :roll:
Deleted account DD
23-10-2008, 18:00
When you get the new towball, no grease and clean the paint off with wet and dry :wink:
zippy656
23-10-2008, 18:06
also might need the pads on the coupling. it the other owner didnt look after it well.

might be worth asking the dealer to change them if you can..
Deleted account DD
23-10-2008, 18:13
Good one zippy, I've not changed the ones on ours but I understand its easy enough and I've seen them on ebay
zippy656
23-10-2008, 18:40
i dont have them on mine,, dont have anything, just load it up properly.


also running at 65% the car DONT let teh caravan misbehave at alll

:lol:
Paul
23-10-2008, 19:53
Thanks for the replys, the caravan is not a new one (1997) for sale by it's owner, our tow ball is held on by 2 bolts got it from Halfords the other week when we replaced the elec's for towing, will have a look on Towsure & see whats what.

Neil, getting one with a end bedroom, the other week got so sick of putting our bed up & down evey day. :?

Paul.
Deleted Member S
23-10-2008, 20:05
Neil, getting one with a end bedroom, the other week got so sick of putting our bed up & down evey day. :?

Paul.

Oh we are getting posh :lol: My parents have not long got a new van like that & it's great :smile:
Paul
23-10-2008, 20:10
Neil, getting one with a end bedroom, the other week got so sick of putting our bed up & down evey day. :?

Paul.

Oh we are getting posh :lol: My parents have not long got a new van like that & it's great :smile:
No just lazy.. :lol: :lol:
Deleted account DD
23-10-2008, 20:12
We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were drunk :lol: :lol: :wink:
Paul
23-10-2008, 20:15
We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were Admin warning no swearing please :lol: :lol: :wink:
Don't know about you but some how the job kept ending up being mine!! 8O :lol:
Deleted Member S
23-10-2008, 20:22
We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were drunk! :lol: :lol: :wink:
Don't know about you but some how the job kept ending up being mine!! 8O :lol:

Thats because your the man :lol: :lol: :lol: I find this funny Paul in that you wern't to keen on the idea a while ago & now your onto your second one :lol: :lol: :lol:
Paul
23-10-2008, 20:28
We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were Admin warning no swearing please :lol: :lol: :wink:
Don't know about you but some how the job kept ending up being mine!! 8O :lol:

Thats because your the man :lol: :lol: :lol: I find this funny Paul in that you wern't to keen on the idea a while ago & now your onto your second one :lol: :lol: :lol:
Tell me about it!! :lol: spent more time in the van over the last month then in the house.. 8) where the van is now they build the euro fighter across the road, FREE AIRSHOW EVERY DAY!! :lol: Get woke up at 9 with the van rocking with the after burners.. :lol: :lol:
Deleted account DD
23-10-2008, 21:19
Sorry admin, I was only trying to point out we were drunk, now if i'd said ************x ********* I'd have felt guilty :wink:




(Its ok Daved, Its just the site swear filter doing its job,
I know its not really a bad word and i suppose we could allow it, :smile:

In your post it seems ok, But if used with some other words it could come over and sound worse).
I will edit this post soon so that we can carry on the hitch topic.
Mav.
zippy656
23-10-2008, 21:26
im on my second too..


fist was a 1980's we got a new one 2005.. 5 single beds.

3 3 singls and a double...


like you i get to make the all up evr day.
Paul
24-10-2008, 10:49
Yes, one of the extended neck jobbies, if you buy from a dealer get them to throw one in, it should be included with a new van anyway.

If you're buying 2nd hand then I think Towsure do a patterm copy which is somewhat cheaper than the Alko branded one.

Don't forget to remove the paint from the towball before use.
Just ordered one from Towsure, only cost just over £10 +p&p well impressed.
Paul.
Silver900
29-10-2008, 21:23
Daved
you make the bed up when sober then go and get pissed so you can just fight with your clothes not the bed :lol:
Silver900
29-10-2008, 21:24
OOps sorry get merry