al-ko tow hitch - Page 4

wildbri · 03-07-2008, 21:16

We do a lot of caravaning, at home and abroad three to four months each year since I retired seven years ago. We have a 12ft caravan and I used to have a blade type damper. which i found a nuisance having to remove before reversing, noisy and when the plastic blade holder snapped for the forth time I removed it. Because there are only the two of us we have lots of room in the car so we carry nothing in the caravan that isnt part of living in the van, we just open the door and walk in. when I see the stuff that is brought out of some vans it makes me sweat. Any caravans that I have seen destroyed have been on down hill situations and I think that it is most important that the outfit is slowed on downhill sections and not allowed to run away. I dont have an alko stabilizer so have no trouble connecting even with two bikes fitted to a custom made bike rack on the spare wheel. I like a near max nose weight. regards.....bri

(RIP) PLANK · 03-07-2008, 22:26

good points wildbri, i see some junk being hauled from some caravans, its a wonder where they put it all! we travel with people in the car and the caravan contents in the cupboards not all over the place, so the caravan is usable.

I think though for many who have to keep the caravan in stoarage and take all their possesion to an from the storage facility this may be difficult, bu the amount of stufff people cart around for even short breaks and weekends amazes me.

examples:
microwave
deep fat fryer
freezer
satalite dish
3 or 4 water porters
etc etc,

where (and why) do they put it all?

I like to be able to pull up wind the legs down and thats it! job done!

andrewk · 03-07-2008, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

I think though for many who have to keep the caravan in stoarage and take all their possesion to an from the storage facility this may be difficult, bu the amount of stufff people cart around for even short breaks and weekends amazes me.

examples:
microwave
deep fat fryer
freezer
satalite dish
3 or 4 water porters
etc etc,

We keep ours in storage - and only take one of those away with us - the satellite dish, which is stored in the gas locker anyway (fastened to the spare wheel). We did once take a couple of bicycles. The oddest thing we've ever taken is probably a bread maker. :smile:

Cheers
Andrew

wildbri · 03-07-2008, 23:59

this year I fitted an on board water tank in the front locker, its great I can adjust the nose weight with some water and there is always water on tap and no groveling to connect or fill up, just use a watering can with two trips to the tap. I realize how lucky I am because my van is in the garden with the electric on, we sometime us it has a bed room and I can often be found having an afternoon siesta or listing the radio in peace...bri

(RIP) PLANK · 04-07-2008, 20:41

wildbri a man after my own heart! mine is in the garden and just an extra room of the house too! Great for a bit of peice and quiet!

zippy656 · 01-09-2008, 19:00

hi ive the Brink 4 pin tow hitch on my T2 us to tow my baily caravan i dont have any stabiliser at all. ive not had any trouble or wobble..

but do you i should have some?/

Steve

wildbri · 01-09-2008, 23:09

I too have the Brink 4 hole ball, I made a plate to fit a blade type stabilizer, but as posted have removed it. Loading and speed are the answer....regards...bri

robobone · 02-09-2008, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjim

And you can fit NATO hooks great for towing people out of mud!

you know all about that dont you big jim

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bigjim · 03-09-2008, 17:49

certainly do? but i was the wrong end of the hitch

: :arrow: :!:

robobone · 04-09-2008, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjim

certainly do? but i was the wrong end of the hitch

: :arrow: :!:

true

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peter277 · 23-03-2010, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustygates

I have a brinks towbracket with the 4 holes and have no problem with attaching the alko hitch with the spare wheel and stainless cover in place.

rustygates.

hi have just boght a 05 terrano having sold my 99 model when i wanted to put alko hitch onto car had to always have door open even fitted a spacer between towbar and ball but still no good.does the brink towbar stick out further as need a towbar for new terrano?

zippy656 · 24-03-2010, 07:02

ive a NISSAN one with 4 botls, not got an alko hitch. not sure you can get them with 4 bolts.

01-09-2008, 19:00	#51
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	Brink 4 pin tow hitch hi ive the Brink 4 pin tow hitch on my T2 us to tow my baily caravan i dont have any stabiliser at all. ive not had any trouble or wobble.. but do you i should have some?/ Steve

03-07-2008, 21:16	#46
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	We do a lot of caravaning, at home and abroad three to four months each year since I retired seven years ago. We have a 12ft caravan and I used to have a blade type damper. which i found a nuisance having to remove before reversing, noisy and when the plastic blade holder snapped for the forth time I removed it. Because there are only the two of us we have lots of room in the car so we carry nothing in the caravan that isnt part of living in the van, we just open the door and walk in. when I see the stuff that is brought out of some vans it makes me sweat. Any caravans that I have seen destroyed have been on down hill situations and I think that it is most important that the outfit is slowed on downhill sections and not allowed to run away. I dont have an alko stabilizer so have no trouble connecting even with two bikes fitted to a custom made bike rack on the spare wheel. I like a near max nose weight. regards.....bri

03-07-2008, 22:26	#47
(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	good points wildbri, i see some junk being hauled from some caravans, its a wonder where they put it all! we travel with people in the car and the caravan contents in the cupboards not all over the place, so the caravan is usable. I think though for many who have to keep the caravan in stoarage and take all their possesion to an from the storage facility this may be difficult, bu the amount of stufff people cart around for even short breaks and weekends amazes me. examples: microwave deep fat fryer freezer satalite dish 3 or 4 water porters etc etc, where (and why) do they put it all? I like to be able to pull up wind the legs down and thats it! job done!

03-07-2008, 23:59	#49
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	this year I fitted an on board water tank in the front locker, its great I can adjust the nose weight with some water and there is always water on tap and no groveling to connect or fill up, just use a watering can with two trips to the tap. I realize how lucky I am because my van is in the garden with the electric on, we sometime us it has a bed room and I can often be found having an afternoon siesta or listing the radio in peace...bri

04-07-2008, 20:41	#50
(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	wildbri a man after my own heart! mine is in the garden and just an extra room of the house too! Great for a bit of peice and quiet!

01-09-2008, 23:09	#52
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	I too have the Brink 4 hole ball, I made a plate to fit a blade type stabilizer, but as posted have removed it. Loading and speed are the answer....regards...bri

03-09-2008, 17:49	#54
bigjim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 549	certainly do? but i was the wrong end of the hitch : :arrow: :!: