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Subject Topic: Ix35,a dandy and a stabiliser - help pls Post Reply Post New Topic
27/6/2017 at 4:21pm
 Location: Near Henley on Thames
 Outfit: Vango Evoque 600
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We need to fit a tow bar to our Hyundai iX35 to accommodate a newly
acquired Dandy trailer tent.


Along with the tent, we also have a fixed plate 'stabiliser bar' for a
flange tow bar, from the previous owner.


As our Hyundai has rear parking sensors, depending on who we speak
with, we have heard conflicting stories about what type of tow bar we
need fitted.


Ideally we would like to use the provided stabiliser bar with a flange
tow bar, as this would be most cost effective. One fitter has said this
'should' be ok, however others have suggested we would need to get a
'fixed' swan neck tow bar, to avoid the parking sensors, or even a
'removable' swan neck. But doing this would require an Alko Hitch
stabiliser retro-fitted to the Dandy.....unless anyone can suggest
alternatives?


Dandy stockists do not do this, and to date we have been unable to find
a caravan workshop, that will work on a trailer tent chassis, let alone
get an idea of cost.


Therefore, if there are any Hyundai iX35, or similar, owners out there
that have a tow bar fitted, that can share their experience and advise,
it would be much appreciated?


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27/6/2017 at 5:43pm
 Location: Royal Forest of Dean
 Outfit:  Swift Major 4SB
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I doubt if you would need a stabiliser for towing a Dandy, if you load it correctly with the correct nose weight it should be very stable.

However if you want to use that stabiliser I would work out where the tow ball and stabiliser plate would be in relation to the bumper and then "mock up" something in that position and see if it triggers the reversing sensors. Depending on where the sensors are fitted in your rear bumper you may find that the sensors are so much higher than the tow ball that they are not affected by it.

If you do decide to go with an Alko stabiliser hitch then any mobile caravan tech should be able to fit one very easily.

Rob


27/6/2017 at 8:14pm
 Location: Midlands
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Flanged towbars are usually OK. But the fitters have to warn you that they may trigger the parking sensors just in case it does.

If they warn you and it affects it then its your problem, if they dont warn you then they could be liable.

Even if they have fitted 20 flanged bars before with no issues they will still warn you just in case your sensors are angled slightly differently.

As mentioned what is the weight ratio? Does it need a stabiliser?

Unladen car kerbweight to trailer max loaded weight.


27/6/2017 at 8:23pm
 Location: Scotland
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You may get more replies and advice if you post this on the Trailer Tent & Folding Camper forum.

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28/6/2017 at 10:07am
 Location: Shropshire
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Our Santa Fe has a flanged type and it does not affect the sensors.

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28/6/2017 at 1:16pm
 Location: Near Henley on Thames
 Outfit: Vango Evoque 600
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Thanks Rob,
I have never towed before so the stabiliser will give me that extra sense of security.

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28/6/2017 at 8:19pm
 Location: Runcorn Cheshire
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You can buy an adapter bracket that clamps onto either the fixed or detachable swan neck towbar. That way you can use your blade type stabiliser.

Something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWAN-NECK-NEW-CARAVAN-SNAKEMASTER-STABILISER-ORIGINAL-CA........


29/6/2017 at 5:39am
 Location: Sitingbourne
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Hi Kirst My IX20 has a switch which allows me to switch off the reversing sensors if needed I'd be surprised if the IX35 doesn't also have the same

TD


29/6/2017 at 8:44am
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Quote: Originally posted by yozza64 on 28/6/2017
You can buy an adapter bracket that clamps onto either the fixed or detachable swan neck towbar. That way you can use your blade type stabiliser.




I tried one of these on my previous car and although it was torqued up to the correct settings I was unable to stop the bracket turning on the swan neck and the blade parting company with the A frame bracket.



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30/6/2017 at 9:51am
 Location: Poole Dorset
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You won't need a stabiliser on a Dandy. A correctly loaded Dandy wouldn't even move at normal road speeds.   And it's a folding camper not a trailer tent


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30/6/2017 at 8:06pm
 Location: West country
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Which model of dandy is it and what colour is the PVC.

If it's the rear entry type then fully loaded is only 500kg and they are remarkably stable.

If it's a side entry then maybe.


02/7/2017 at 4:18pm
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I have a Kia Sportage, with parking sensors. My towbar is a Fixed flange and we use a blade stabilliser, and the plate does not affect the sensors .


04/7/2017 at 1:35pm
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Thanks skipp66, and everyone else who commented, some helpful advice.

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