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hI guys,

after recently having out first trip in our first caravan and having the fright of my life,

I am curious to see what people think about ATC.

On my trip to Scarborough coming up the A1 the van started snaking after overtaking a lorry. As my first proper outing I did the worst thing and that was to put foot on brake as my mind went blank.

eventually got the van under control.

I spoke with my local caravan dealer and they are quoting almost £600.

Is there anything else on the market that will do the same job?

I suppose £600 is a lot of money but not compared to safety of the family and caravan.

would welcome views

thanks in advance 

outfit match not a problem (admittly only just)

Match at 88% obviously would have been better at 85% but advised not too much of a issue

yes will be taking more care, i guess in- expiriance perhaps, van was loaded correctly

Car curbweight 1648

caravan weight fully loaded 1457

added extra weight in car to cmpensate

Hi Guys

Alko stabiliser fitted 3004 (I think) brand new van

lorry had a bid sticker saying limited to 55 mph so was travelling just a bit over dont think over 60

we didnt take too much equipment and the van looked level so dont think issues with overloading in any particular place

Also have single 13 pin so no problems there Zafiral

Quote: Originally posted by IainM on 10/4/2013

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I'm not new to towing, I keep to the speed limit, still value ATC highly.

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Quote: Originally posted by Jasonr01 on 09/4/2013

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outfit match not a problem (admittly only just)

Match at 88% obviously would have been better at 85% but advised not too much of a issue

 

yes will be taking more care, i guess in- expiriance perhaps, van was loaded correctly

Car curbweight 1648

caravan weight fully loaded 1457

added extra weight in car to cmpensate

 

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