Damper problem

stevecrm · 27-01-2011, 17:43

I have got an old caravan that I have owned for about 5 years, sadly it has not been used on a holiday yet. but fingers crossed that will change this year, I put in in a caravan storage place in August last year but sadly on the way the braking damper burst. So now I need to find a replacement damper, I have looked into it a bit and worked out I need a whole new coupling

Then the next job will be new tyres (which I cant afford for ages yet)

after that it will need a wash and a bit of painting then I am ready to rock and roll

I cant wait for my first caravan holiday with my kids

zippy656 · 27-01-2011, 17:46

drop MudLifeCrisis a PM. he may know where to get bit like that from..

27-01-2011, 17:47

try al ko kober in southam they build allsorts chassis and hitches or caravans

stevecrm · 27-01-2011, 17:57

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Originally Posted by jace

try al ko kober in southam they build allsorts chassis and hitches or caravans

Hi Jace, it is an AL-KO coupling but they want about £200 for the part i need

so I will keep looking for now

rustic · 27-01-2011, 23:08

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

Hi Jace, it is an AL-KO coupling but they want about £200 for the part i need

so I will keep looking for now

Try Indespension, they supply Alko dampers for some versions.

http://www.indespension.co.uk/

Also try Towsure

lacroupade · 27-01-2011, 17:48

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

I have got an old caravan that I have owned for about 5 years, sadly it has not been used on a holiday yet. but fingers crossed that will change this year, I put in in a caravan storage place in August last year but sadly on the way the braking damper burst. So now I need to find a replacement damper, I have looked into it a bit and worked out I need a whole new coupling

Then the next job will be new tyres (which I cant afford for ages yet)

after that it will need a wash and a bit of painting then I am ready to rock and roll

I cant wait for my first caravan holiday with my kids

Nice one - should be a real hoot. Have fun! and hope you sort the twiddly bits in time.

and what size are the tyres, someone might have some you never know.....

stevecrm · 27-01-2011, 17:54

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Nice one - should be a real hoot. Have fun! and hope you sort the twiddly bits in time.

and what size are the tyres, someone might have some you never know.....

tyres are 175/R13

I think part of the fun is going to be doing it up too.

lacroupade · 27-01-2011, 17:56

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

tyres are 175/R13

I think part of the fun is going to be doing it up too.

are you missing a dimension there? needs sidewall number?

stevecrm · 27-01-2011, 18:00

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

are you missing a dimension there? needs sidewall number?

I am fairly sure that is whats written on the side of the current tyres, I might nip to the storage place and double check this weekend

lacroupade · 27-01-2011, 18:06

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

I am fairly sure that is whats written on the side of the current tyres, I might nip to the storage place and double check this weekend

should be same format as, say, 235 x 70 x R16 for the standard T2 16" tyre.

Thats tyre width, sidewall height and rim size. The above would be 235mm wide, with a sidewall height 70% of that (so 164.5mm) and a rim diameter of 16". So you're just missing the middle number I'd have thought.....

spiderpig37 · 27-01-2011, 20:12

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

tyres are 175/R13

I think part of the fun is going to be doing it up too.

priced up some 165/80/13 caravan tyres from Dexel and they qouted £50 each fitted
i am just in the process of doing up a Jubilee Herald i got off ebay in november hoping to get away in march if i get my finger out

cheers Andy

(RIP) PLANK · 27-01-2011, 20:36

just get some part worn van tyres, check the load rating first they need to be at least 6 ply, 8 ply are better.

is the damper definitely broken? As if it's just a case of it thudding against the back of the car on braking it may just be brakes not working properly after the long time in storage, might seem silly, but always store it with the handbrake off

a brand new damper should cot no more than £30 to £50, there is a big caravan breakers near to me, and they have a website, if only i could remember what they are called

stevecrm · 27-01-2011, 22:06

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Originally Posted by PLANK

is the damper definitely broken?

yep, it is definatly broken and the damper is internal plus the whole thing is welded into the coupling. so I need the whole thing, it is always stored with the handbrake off

without the damper there is no control over the brakes which is a bit scary as when I brake gently with the car the brakes come full on on the caravan and it skids. luckily when the damper broke i was only a mile from my destination

tonka toy · 27-01-2011, 20:38

[QUOTE=stevecrm;129713]tyres are 175/R13

the tyre size you have given are correct! its a commercial tyre size! ie a small van! be carefull if you are thinking of just putting normal car tyres on! the load rating may be different ! and side wall ply's may be less!!

(RIP) PLANK · 27-01-2011, 20:41

[QUOTE=tonka toy;129757]

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Originally Posted by stevecrm

tyres are 175/R13

the tyre size you have given are correct! its a commercial tyre size! ie a small van! be carefull if you are thinking of just putting normal car tyres on! the load rating may be different ! and side wall ply's may be less!!

i've learnt that lesson the hard way

27-01-2011, 17:43	#1
stevecrm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: south yorkshire Vehicle: Nissan Terrano Posts: 310	Damper problem I have got an old caravan that I have owned for about 5 years, sadly it has not been used on a holiday yet. but fingers crossed that will change this year, I put in in a caravan storage place in August last year but sadly on the way the braking damper burst. So now I need to find a replacement damper, I have looked into it a bit and worked out I need a whole new coupling Then the next job will be new tyres (which I cant afford for ages yet) after that it will need a wash and a bit of painting then I am ready to rock and roll I cant wait for my first caravan holiday with my kids

27-01-2011, 17:46	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	drop MudLifeCrisis a PM. he may know where to get bit like that from..

27-01-2011, 17:47	#3
jace Guest Posts: n/a	try al ko kober in southam they build allsorts chassis and hitches or caravans

27-01-2011, 20:36	#12
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	just get some part worn van tyres, check the load rating first they need to be at least 6 ply, 8 ply are better. is the damper definitely broken? As if it's just a case of it thudding against the back of the car on braking it may just be brakes not working properly after the long time in storage, might seem silly, but always store it with the handbrake off a brand new damper should cot no more than £30 to £50, there is a big caravan breakers near to me, and they have a website, if only i could remember what they are called

27-01-2011, 20:38	#14
tonka toy Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: north west Vehicle: terrano 2 swb 2.7tdi Posts: 31	[QUOTE=stevecrm;129713]tyres are 175/R13 the tyre size you have given are correct! its a commercial tyre size! ie a small van! be carefull if you are thinking of just putting normal car tyres on! the load rating may be different ! and side wall ply's may be less!!