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07/6/2014 at 12:31pm
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Probably just towball needs cleaning. Clean it to bright metal & try again.
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07/6/2014 at 1:39pm
Location: Blackpool Lancashire
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Yes tow ball has to be cleaned of All paint, also don't grease the tow ball if the van is fitted with a Stabiliser
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07/6/2014 at 2:39pm
Location: Somerset
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I have similar problems - I always clean inside the hitch and the ball itself with brake-cleaning spray before any journey
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15/6/2014 at 4:28pm
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Outfit: Elddis Avante 454
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Quote: Originally posted by uxb443 on 15/6/2014
I'm not familiar with Winterhof but my Alko hitch has the built in stabiliser and especially at slow speeds makes a disconcerting creaking noise, but it is just the friction pads doing their job. It always takes me by surprise when we set off!
I've noticed that sort of noises but just thought it was stuff in the caravan falling over :-). I've towed loads of trailers and old caravans but the one I have now is the first one with a stabiliser so I am still learning. I like the Alko hitch with stabiliser as it does tow well.
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15/6/2014 at 9:42pm
Location: Portsmouth
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A great question as I had exactly the same whilst towing this morning. Being only the second time I have ever towed I was a little concerned. But .... I don't think I have a stabiliser ?? When we purchased the van last week we discussed with the salesman about getting one but he felt that as the van was lightweight (1100kg unladen) we should be OK without it. If we have a standard hitch if there is such a thing does the ball require greasing ? ?
The ball does look black and dirty but I presumed that to be grease ??
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15/6/2014 at 10:53pm
Location: Midlands
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The usual trick to test if you have grease on the ball is to wear some light coloured trousers and load/unload the car forgetting to replace the towball cover.
Grease stains on your trousers? No = No grease.
Yes = yes its greased.
If you have a standard non stabilised hitch then yes it should be greased.
If its a stabilised hitch then get a green washing scourer and use that before hitching up. Only takes a few wipes.
They are not really abbrasive like sandpaper and work well. Come in packs of 6 - 10 usually. Avoid the really cheap ones though they tend to be too soft and useless.
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16/6/2014 at 5:24pm
Location: Scottish Borders
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Does that mean its going to be "TWINS"
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