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15/8/2006 at 10:51pm
 Location: todmorden
 Outfit: abi viceroy frontera 2.5tds
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just bought another vehicle more suitable for towing my abi viceroy problem is it has a detatchable tow hitch , with no provision for fitting stabiliser bracket. any way round this ? could weld bracket to hitch but worried it could be weakened with potential disastrous results ! any advice welcome. cheers !

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15/8/2006 at 10:58pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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i would think the only way is a stabiliser fitted on the caravan[:o)]



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15/8/2006 at 11:04pm
 Location: todmorden
 Outfit: abi viceroy frontera 2.5tds
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what set up is this , could you explain how this works ? yes pretty new to this ! thanks.

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15/8/2006 at 11:05pm
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you can buy a fitting that clamps around the neck of the towball for about £30 try Towsures website for an idea.


15/8/2006 at 11:09pm
 Location: Lancashire
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hi Big Al,looked at that,says not suitable for some removable towbars.(towsure site)

www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com. [:o)]

Snakemaster Swan-Neck Stabiliser
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£54.89
£64.50 inc VAT

Snakemaster Swan-Neck Stabiliser
ST20
To fit towing brackets with a swan neck type tow ball. The Snakemaster stabiliser helps reduce snaking and pitching whilst towing. Quick release system with dual friction discs for strong anti-snake action. Fully adjustable and reversible with leaf spring to minimise pitching.

Not suitable for use with most detachable towball systems where the bracket may foul the locking handle



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15/8/2006 at 11:40pm
 Location: todmorden
 Outfit: abi viceroy frontera 2.5tds
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thanks for excellent ( and quick ) advice , will check this out. watch this space !

 

 

 

 

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16/8/2006 at 11:28am
 Location: NW of Glasgow
 Outfit: Sterling Searcher 2008 Volvo XC90
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Go for an Alko stabiliser to replace the present hitch on the van.

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