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Hi,

I'm wondering if I should get a caravan stabiliser.

I have a lightweight caravan (900kg) and an estate car (Skoda Octavia 1600kg).

Would I see a difference with a stabiliser in what I see at the moment as a fairly smooth ride as it is?

I'll get one if people think it is a really good idea but want to get peoples thoughts before I shell out £100 - £300.

Thanks in advance

Regards

Olly 

A stabiliser is added "peace of mind", you still need a correctly set-up rig. You seem to have a good outfit match, as long as the caravan is well loaded, the noseweight right and tyres at the correct pressure and you drive correctly you dont't need a stabiliser.

It might help if someone else does something stupid in front of you and you have to take avoiding action or a large lorry passes at speed, or you are caught out by a strong cross-wind.

I have one and ATC but the choice is yours.

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 30/3/2011

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No stabilizer Tony,what about a strong wind on a motorway is he going to sit at 30,what about trucks passing,what happens if his van just happens to have a puncture,im sure there is a lot of people on here that says a stabilizer is a life saver.

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at that weight you only need the 1300.

www.al-ko.co.uk

609246/UK - AKS 1300 StabiliserPrice £265.25

Quote: Originally posted by TonyC52 on 30/3/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 30/3/2011

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No stabilizer Tony,what about a strong wind on a motorway is he going to sit at 30,what about trucks passing,what happens if his van just happens to have a puncture,im sure there is a lot of people on here that says a stabilizer is a life saver.

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Jeff - did you read the 2nd and 3rd paras of my rely?, I think I covered these points.

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An essential bit of safety kit! Towing without one is taking a risk and could give you serious insurance problems in an accident. Insurance companies should make this compulsory, especially on older 'vans. 

To ollyvenables,

I have one, a blade type, hardly used.  You can have it if you want it, free.  I did advertise it on here, for £25, but as yet no takers, so it is here ready for collection.  Offer open to any one needing one.

Shirley

Hi, Stabiliser must for safety as stated in above posts, G7ACU Paul,got the ALKO 3004 triple cost me £250, from caravan shop in Wishaw, did not know about the caravan shop in Glasgow at the time,(so it pays to shop around) use that shop now, he has good range of stock, not all shown on web site,

PS. like the little illegal unit (tea be ready when you stop for brake)

Very true.  It is some years ago now that manufacturers stopped saying a stabiliser would prevent snaking.  They are no longer regarded as safety devices.

Jim