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Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 29/6/2011

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I used to have a similar issue. I cured it by replacing the dangerous AlKo stabiliser with a nice safe ordinary hitch. Now I have a snake free outfit that is easy to unhitch. ;-D

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I'll get ready...

Jim

Quote: Originally posted by Greendemon315 on 29/6/2011

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I'll get ready...

Jim

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If th OP is towing with a 4x4 with a rear door mounted spare wheel. the Al-Ko hitch may not go fully vertical because it catches on the wheel- which makes it a little difficult to release.

 It used to happen when we towed with a Frontera.

I believe you can get a modded handle for this situation.

As for removing the tried and tested antisnake device hmm I think not!

If you had a snake and crashed what would insurers have to say? Modded vehicle and not telling them ???

I think you will find that insurance companies place no value on a stabiliser, unlike, for example, the ATC system.

Ten years ago the thinking was different, but it's only regarded as a comfort device now.

Jim

Hi Bryan

This has been done to death onother threads.  Let me just say that safety is not the only reason to fit something to a caravan.  They also have cookers and microwaves.

Over time, caravanners have come to accept stabilisers, when they were indeed regarded as safety devices.  Following testing, this position was found to be wrong, but of course stabilisers are still fitted. Plenty of profit there.

If in doubt, just ask your insurance company about discount for having a stabiliser, or extra premium if you don't have one.

A stabiliser isn't dangerous in itself, but it can mask signs that something is wrong.  There are countless examples on this forum. Certainly new caravanners should make sure they have a stable outfit before using a stabiliser. It's a device to make your journey more comfortable, but does not in any way prevent snaking.

Jim