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02/6/2007 at 12:29am
 Location: maidstone kent
 Outfit: Sprite Major 6
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 Caravan novice seeks help!

Can anybody tell me if its ok to travel leaving the Alko hitchlock on?



02/6/2007 at 8:02am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 480
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If its the type that goes over the Alko stabiliser hitch then its ok. We always tow with it locked on if we know we will be stopping somewhere on route.

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The Chinster

Some people are just all show. I don't mind that if the show is worth watching, but .....


03/6/2007 at 5:41pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
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If the car or caravan catch fire then you better be quick with the keys !

 

 .. Mind you caravans never catch fire .. do they ?



03/6/2007 at 7:02pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: 2007 Avondale Dart 525-4
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J Clarkson...caravans... ??? mmmm I wonder???


03/6/2007 at 9:00pm
 Location: maidstone kent
 Outfit: Sprite Major 6
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04/6/2007 at 1:08am
 Location: Costa Del Hartlepool
 Outfit: Compass Corona 626 Kia Sedona
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We were told by the dealer never to travel with the hitchlock on incase you ever need to unhitch the caravan quickly. Also it only takes a minute to put on.

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04/6/2007 at 10:23am
 Location: NW of Glasgow
 Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90
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I would agree.........put it on only if you need to.  We never leave the van unattended when travelling anyway, and if we did we would also fit our wheel clamp.

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Jennifer



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