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10/8/2007 at 10:15pm
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Hi,

Just changed my caravan for a Compass that has a Winterhoff WS3000 hitch.  My previous caravans have had Alko hitches and i can't work out how to "flatten" the stabiliser handle when it isn't hitched to the caravan. I have tried pushing it down but it seems as though it is locked in position.

When hitcginh the stabiliser engages as you would expect and everything seems fine

I am looking to buy a hitchlock, but the type I want looks as though the handle is locked down in the towing position and as they are quite expensive i want to make sure I know it will fit.

Any help gratefully received 



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10/8/2007 at 10:22pm
 Location: Lancing West Sussex
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I have one of these on my van and you need a false tow ball to take the place of your car's tow ball. When I bought the 'van the dealer gave me a plastic one.  Hope this helps

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11/8/2007 at 9:09am
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The false ball in the top pic as old deafy says, will do the trick !


11/8/2007 at 9:14am
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Thanks for the replies - just tried the Alko safety ball in the hitch and "hey-presto" the handle locks!!

I can go and get the hitchlock now - thanks again



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11/8/2007 at 2:24pm
 Location: Knebworth Hertfordshire
 Outfit:  Vauxhall Insignia SE
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I would recommend getting the Winterhoff hitchlock for no other reason than it's designed specifically for the hitch and it's dead easy to operate.

Vic



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