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We have recently aquired a Dandy and will be using it a lot over summer.

When you reverse the brakes lock on. Is there a way to stop this when reversing to site the trailer? My Dad thinks there may have been a locking plate supplied with them at one time.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hi Matrin

If it's an old one then you have to lift a lever on the hitch to allow the brakes to "over run" and then you should be able to reverse. Otherwise the hitch movement is limited. The lever is at the hitch head itself.

Julian

Many thanks, I'll have a good look when I get home. I haven't seen a lever. I think by looking at the model it may be from the eighties. It's a five berth in cream and brown.

Hi, I have a Dandy, the clip on mine is red, and like Caz says you just flip it over when you want to reverse. As I can't reverse yet without going round in circles I unhitch and move the unit myself, much easier!  on a journey I just make sure I don't get lost and don't have to reverse!!

Debbym

I used the trailer at the weekend and it was great, apart from the weather. I'll look into making a clip. I now need a left back leg as the one on there is a bit worn and rusted up.

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Martin

that is a good idea.. The rubber handle just spins on the screww now but I'm sure it could be fixed.

Cheers Martin

Carry an adjustable spanner - we had the handle break off our leg secures so have learnt our lesson.

An adjustable spanner comes in hand for all sorts of emergencies on site - banging in pegs on kids tents, sorting out bent legs on seats, lost skateboard tools (two teenagers throwing a tantrum when kingpins go is not a pretty sight on site. Regular girl guide I am.