Damper problem

[(RIP) PLANK]

[QUOTE=tonka toy;129757]

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

[tonka toy]

[QUOTE=PLANK;129760]

Originally Posted by tonka toy

i've learnt that lesson the hard way

me too!!!

[stevecrm]

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

[stevecrm]

Originally Posted by tonka toy

be carefull if you are thinking of just putting normal car tyres on!

yeah, last thing I want is wobbly car tyres on my caravan

[eboy]

hi all,
the tyre size is correct thats the old size now not used much on cars really, the profile is usually "80" which is standard, and the least ply rating to fit is 6 ply, and dont go for second hand buy new its not worth it for the piece mind, just my two bob's worth
cheers eboy.

[rustic]

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