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Hi all

My car or caravan has developed a worrying noise when towing at slow speeds.

When I go around corners or there is a camber switch I get a grinding or low level squeak from the back of the car.  I'm not sure if I can attribute this to the van or the car.

I have a detachable swan neck tow bar on the car, and an Alko on the van.

Has anyone else had anything similar?

Jen

Thanks.  I'm going to get someone to check there is nothing wrong with the attachment to the car and then I'll give it a clean as suggested above.  It could be worn pads on the hitch as well as I have no idea when they were last changed.

Thanks

Jen

Hi, I've also just realised that I have an elddis so should have a Winterhoff stabiliser.

I've spoken to Pedleys and they say it's ok to use an Alko, has anyone else got an Alko on an Elddis?

Quote: Originally posted by JenfC on 23/2/2015

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Thanks.  I'm going to get someone to check there is nothing wrong with the attachment to the car and then I'll give it a clean as suggested above.  It could be worn pads on the hitch as well as I have no idea when they were last changed.

Thanks

Jen

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Quote: Originally posted by JenfC on 23/2/2015

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Hi, I've also just realised that I have an elddis so should have a Winterhoff stabiliser.

I've spoken to Pedleys and they say it's ok to use an Alko, has anyone else got an Alko on an Elddis?

 

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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 23/2/2015

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I keep a green washing up scouring in the boot to wipe the ball clean before use.

Its not as abrasive as sandpaper and does the job.

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