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22-08-2013, 15:20 | #16 |
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22-08-2013, 15:23 | #17 |
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That's a big help, thanks. At least when I read other threads it will make more sense to me now
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22-08-2013, 15:24 | #18 |
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22-08-2013, 15:25 | #19 |
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22-08-2013, 15:27 | #20 |
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Where's the toilet roll holder?
That looks scary to ride.
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22-08-2013, 15:29 | #21 |
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That can't be legal surely? Well, not in this country I would've thought
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22-08-2013, 15:34 | #22 |
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22-08-2013, 15:35 | #23 |
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ohh yeah, always remember to keep your tow bar ball well lubricated..
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22-08-2013, 15:43 | #24 |
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22-08-2013, 15:51 | #25 | |
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The tow ball cover, basically stops grease from getting on your clothes, and stops the ball from rusting. However when in use, when you take the cover off, place it in an old plastic carrier bag as it tends to put grease on your carpet, or anything else in your boot. When you disconnect the trailer, caravan etc, put the cover on straight away, I have many pairs of trousers that were marked with thick black grease as you always touch them when you go into the boot Rustic
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22-08-2013, 15:57 | #26 |
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Got it. Thanks for the tips, much appreciated
Not sure if/when I'll ever get around to using it, but it helps to know what I'm doing should the need arise |
22-08-2013, 16:00 | #27 |
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Unless you have an Alko stabaliser hitch, then it MUST be kept grease/oil free..
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22-08-2013, 16:05 | #28 | |
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The standard 50 mm ball has a small flat on the top, mine has ISO stamped on the top. Is the Alko one different, I have never used one?
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22-08-2013, 16:08 | #29 |
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thats what youre tow ball should look like......i used multipurpose grease ..........this is the one im fitting to my Hyundai
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22-08-2013, 16:10 | #30 |
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The ball is the same, some of the Alko tow balls have a longer neck to allow greater clearance of the stabaliser lever from the rear of the tow vehicle, stops the lever fouling on spare wheel etc. not always needed though.
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