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22-08-2013, 16:11 | #31 |
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no, we have a alko stabilizer hitch on our caravan, and it fits a normal tow ball
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22-08-2013, 16:20 | #32 |
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finished my towbar electrics today
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22-08-2013, 16:21 | #33 | |
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So you need to inspect your ball regularly then. I know there are wear limits, but difficult to check without a decent micrometer, or vernier. I know the tow bar and electrics are now part of the MOT, but I can't see them measuring your ball... Rustic
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22-08-2013, 16:27 | #34 | |
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22-08-2013, 16:36 | #35 |
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22-08-2013, 16:45 | #36 |
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DOH... sorry, I see this has been covered...
That does depend on what you are towing.... a lot of caravans, and now some of the bigger trailers are using stabilised hitches, that use pressure friction pads to grip on the towball to help control snaking, and must never be put on a towball that has seen even the slightest bit of grease. |
22-08-2013, 16:48 | #37 | |
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It is usually placed behind a panel in the boot area. It normally beeps only when the trailer indicators actually flash, this is a legal requirement, as it tells the driver... 1 The bulb on the trailer is still workink when you indicate. 2 That the trailer is still there and you haven't lost it. It shouldn't beep when no trailer is attached. It can be irritating though if you have a bike rack, with a second tail board and numberplate tied to the bike when the original number plate and or lights are obscured by the bikes.
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22-08-2013, 16:55 | #38 | |
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Really cheap to buy too, they can get annoying as Rustic said, but better to be annoyed than illegal, really winds the dog up |
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22-08-2013, 16:57 | #39 |
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So mine should already have one of those wired in? Presumably wouldn't pass the MOT without it if it's a legal requirement?
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22-08-2013, 17:05 | #40 |
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22-08-2013, 17:28 | #41 |
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22-08-2013, 19:26 | #42 |
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Useful information
A few sites I have found useful over the years. Towbars and towing have changed rapidly over the years there are a lot more rules and regulations -
National Trailer & Towing Association Ltd - are definitely one to read. http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/expert-advice http://www.caravantalk.co.uk/ http://www.caravanninglinks.co.uk/index.html http://www.rydertowing.co.uk/ (Lots of Technical stuff.) http://www.towitall.co.uk/ http://www.tyreline.com/ (Good for general tyre info for non trailers) http://www.gocaravanning.com/ (info on everything) https://sites.google.com/site/jim4meg/caravan-repair (good for old caravan repair) http://www.pfjones.co.uk/ http://www.rightconnections.co.uk/ http://www.ntta.co.uk/ (The definitive on all regulations) and finally when you are legal. http://en.airecampingcar.com/ |
22-08-2013, 19:32 | #43 | |
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briliant only ones i've heard of are pfjones and rydertowing |
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22-08-2013, 19:50 | #44 |
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I've only got 1 socket. Why would I need 2?
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22-08-2013, 20:10 | #45 |
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