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Hi,

I have recently noticed a hissing noise coming from the hitch after the van has been unhitched,like air escaping.This immediately stops on applying the hand brake.Im guessing its the damper.Is this a fault? Any advice much appreciated.The hitch is an alko 1300 and the van a ranger 510/4 2004

Tony

Hi, Sounds like damper to me too,only part of hitch set up,that could cause the hissing,it has a leak,and drawing in and expelling air, looks like need re placement.

The Damper helps stop the van buffeting the car on braking and on pulling away.

hope that helps

Quote: Originally posted by stuartggray on 03/6/2011

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Wouldn't this hissing just be the noise of air being sucked into the gaiter as the damper expands when taken off the hitch?

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