First trip this weekend!

jhosk1981 replied on 29/08/2018 16:02

jhosk1981

Posted on 29/08/2018 16:02

So our first caravan trip is coming up. Going to the Love2stay caravan park in Shrewsbury for two nights.

I have reservations about my stabiliser as it took me ages to uncouple from the tow bar when I got home, and I am unable to get the handle completely flat down once the car was out.

It may be fine...I will see on Saturday...hopefully I can hitch up without any issues!

We think we have everything covered now, just need to get there and find out I guess!

Wish us luck.

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Lynneallan replied on 07/09/2018 13:21

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Posted on 04/09/2018 10:24 by jhosk1981

Hey guys, Everything went fine. Hitchup and detach was smooth....I found that once I stop, pull the car forward an inch and viola....easy.

Only issue really was this massive Trigano Awning....What a pain in the A**e!

Going to buy one of those air awnings...they look much easier...Any recommendations??

Malvern Hills next.

Posted on 07/09/2018 13:21

Have a look at the kampa 400 porch awning. We are pleased with it. Also bought the gale pump which is ideal lgood too.

lynne

Metheven replied on 07/09/2018 13:22

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Posted on 07/09/2018 10:12 by jennyc

The red bal is an additional security device, either bought separately, or as part of an Alko hitch lock kit. It is not required to depress the hitch stabiliser handle, and is not supplied with a new caravan.

Though the stabiliser handle can be very stiff, sometimes too much for a woman to lock/unlock, it sounds like you have a problem in that area. A strip down, clean, check for pad damage might be called for. Also, the extended neck on a genuine Alko ball helps the fit, but is painted black when new. The thin layer of paint needs to be cleaned off the ball before use.

Posted on 07/09/2018 13:22

The red bal is an additional security device, either bought separately, or as part of an Alko hitch lock kit. It is not required to depress the hitch stabiliser handle, and is not supplied with a new caravan.

Where did the OP say it was an Alko stabiliser? Good chance it is but the Winterhoff will not go down without the red ball, unless you trigger the release by putting your fingers up into the hitch socket.

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Milothedog replied on 07/09/2018 14:23

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Posted on 04/09/2018 10:24 by jhosk1981

Hey guys, Everything went fine. Hitchup and detach was smooth....I found that once I stop, pull the car forward an inch and viola....easy.

Only issue really was this massive Trigano Awning....What a pain in the A**e!

Going to buy one of those air awnings...they look much easier...Any recommendations??

Malvern Hills next.

Posted on 07/09/2018 14:23

Great to hear it all went well The Malvern hills is a nice part of the country as well.

Re Awnings I have a Bradcot 390 Air Aspire. very pleased with it. If its any good to you I have my Bradcot 260 listed in the classifieds on here.

lornalou1 replied on 07/09/2018 16:10

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Posted on 07/09/2018 16:10

got a kampa air pro 330 with carpet never been used in the adds and will do a deal. need to get rid.

bandgirl replied on 08/09/2018 16:18

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Posted on 31/08/2018 15:02 by stephen p

Avoidance!! you have doubtless confused me.

Winding the jockey wheel, as if to move it down, (turn the handle anti clockwise) raises the car to check for proper attachment.

Posted on 08/09/2018 16:18

OK, perhaps I should have said wind the jockey wheel so that the hitch raises up and lifts the car, and vice versa.

DSB replied on 09/09/2018 21:41

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Posted on 09/09/2018 21:41

Hi Jhosk1981. Glad all went well for your first trip. We really enjoyed it when we went to Love2Stay. A really good site in our opinion.

David

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