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Hi all,

I'm new around here, moved from a tent to a caravan about a month ago, and love it!
First run was without a stabiliser, and didn't like motorways, so got a Bulldog Stabiliser. Second run was great, handling on the motorways was entirely different, and I was really happy. I used it at the weekend, but took it off after half an hour, there was a lot of really loud creaking every time I turned that I really didn't like. Is this normal?

Thanks in advance,
 Alan

Alan,

the creaking is normal. It's very off putting but their conrtuction does cause this noise to happen.

Johnny

Alan,

I would suggest that it depends just how much "creaking" you're getting. 

If it's a new stabiliser then I'd suggest you check the torque setting.  If it's a used one then I suggest you check and possibly replace the friction pads.

Well it's nearly 3 years since I last used a separate stabiliser, as I've currently got a stabiliser hitch, but although it's not uncommon to have blade stabilisers creaking, I'm pretty sure they aren't supposed to. 

In other words, although it might still be working, I'm pretty sure it should be looked at.

Alan, as already mentioned check the torque on the friction pads, if it's creaking very bad it could well be it's set way to tight