Quick question and tow balls

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

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Originally Posted by zippy656

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

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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

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Originally Posted by Paul332

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

: My parents have not long got a new van like that & it's great :smile:

Paul · 23-10-2008, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul332

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

: My parents have not long got a new van like that & it's great :smile:

No just lazy..

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Deleted account DD · 23-10-2008, 20:12

We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were drunk

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Paul · 23-10-2008, 20:15

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Originally Posted by daved

We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were Admin warning no swearing please

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: :wink:

Don't know about you but some how the job kept ending up being mine!! 8O

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Deleted Member S · 23-10-2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Paul332

Quote:

Originally Posted by daved

We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were drunk!

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: :wink:

Don't know about you but some how the job kept ending up being mine!! 8O

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Thats because your the man

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: I find this funny Paul in that you wern't to keen on the idea a while ago & now your onto your second one

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23-10-2008, 10:00	#1
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Quick question and tow balls 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. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

23-10-2008, 19:53	#10
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	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. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

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23-10-2008, 10:51	#2
JonathanM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,048	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.

23-10-2008, 12:48	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	what fitting have you got on your terrano.. ive got 4 bolts holding my ball on.

23-10-2008, 13:17	#5
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	You getting another van all ready Paul 8O 8O 8O You've not long just rebuilt yours :roll:

23-10-2008, 18:00	#6
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	When you get the new towball, no grease and clean the paint off with wet and dry :wink:

23-10-2008, 18:06	#7
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	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..

23-10-2008, 18:13	#8
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Good one zippy, I've not changed the ones on ours but I understand its easy enough and I've seen them on ebay

23-10-2008, 18:40	#9
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	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 :

23-10-2008, 20:12	#13
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	We swapped ours because we found making the bed up hard work once we were drunk : : :wink: