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Ours has sometimes made a squeeling noise when moving, we fished out a few particles of gravel out of the casing, but when we asked our service centre they said it probably needed lubricating, as the three times its been in for service since we fitted it, it had not been touched, as its actually an 'add-on' to the main service at a cost of £25, where we mistakenly thought it would be included.

Having said that, ours still worked ok apart from the noise, so we just carried on using it until we got it in for its service, what make of mover do you have anyway?

Julia  

It could be that a brake lining has come away from the shoe. It would be jamming in the brake drum when you roll the van one way but not jamming when rolled the other way.

I don't really know what your problem actually is but this is my guess.

Do not under any circumstances move or tow the caravan until you know what the problem is.

If it is a brake lining that has come off the shoe, then you will wreck your brakes and possibly your tyres trying to tow it.

Remove the wheel and then the brake drum and investigate the cause from there.

My powertouch mover started making a terrible noise when reversing the van. Got in touch with them and they sent a fitter the next day. Both rollers were shot, the bearings had broken to bits. Full marks to powertouch and there 5yrs no quibble warranty.

Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 06/4/2012Take it for a spin around the block for a couple of miles and back to base. Check to see if the wheels are hot, if they are the brakes are stuck on. A bit of aerosol brake cleaner might do the trick. WD40 at a push.

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Had the most incredible noise from mine at low speeds once. It was a pad in the integrated anti-snake device that was grating against the towball, so check that's working ok if you have one.

Have someone tow slowly whilst you walk alongside to see if you can see where the noise is coming from.

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Quote: Don't spray any kind of "magic cure" on your brakes, least of all WD40. This may well stop the noise, but will also stop the brakes functioning.

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