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Personevej24
18/7/2017 at 9:08pm
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There is a black rubber housing on tow hitch thing on front of caravan. Hubby says when he towed it to storage it moves. He showed me that it moves in and out, Should it do this or should it be fixed by something?. Sorry for my wording, new to all this.


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18/7/2017 at 9:35pm
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Hi that will be the damper it acts like a shock absorber and should move in and out under pressure


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PersonGrampian91
18/7/2017 at 9:37pm
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Does it move loosely or very firm pressure required.

In that area there are grease nipples that should be used at least yearly. More often if you tow a lot.

A full service should include this and one item to check to see if they do a proper job.


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Thanks for that. Hubby said it was just when he pulled away and breaked it banged a bit? Also no, he said its not very loose. He's seen the grease nipples and will do them. thanks


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The rubber gaiter is a protection cover directly over the damper to restrict any dirt from entering the mechanism which should compresses in then out again. The damper is linked to the caravan brake assembly so when it compresses against the towball the caravan brakes shoes are applied to assist in slowing down the caravan and release again when the towing vehicle accelerates. If there is a thud when the damper compresses it means that the caravan brakes are not set up properly which is evidence that the caravan is in desperation of a chassis service.
That's the main reason why the caravan noseweight should be correct in respect to the vehicle towball weight allowance as it also plays an important part in trailer stability.


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Personevej24
19/7/2017 at 10:45am
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Thanks for the info. I now think maybe it has gone. Will get chap up rd to have a look at it thanks.


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if it "bangs a bit" on breaking or acceleration it means the damper is on the way out.. moving in or out is normal but it should should always be a slow movement..

as the damper starts to fail the in and out movement becomes quicker producing a clunk on the change from acceleration to braking or braking to acceleration..

basically there should be no clunking or banging at all..

a new damper for my van cost me about £60 quid.. it would be a fair bit more if you had one fitted.. i fitted my own..

trog


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Here's a useful guide to replacing one. It's not difficult.

http://www.bailey94.co.uk/overrun-damper.htm


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Thanks to all of you for your help and advise. I will certainly show hubby this as ours is a 97 bailey and also maybe have a go himself, he's done so much already.


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20/7/2017 at 12:29pm
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I've just looked on the tow hitch, it has oberk M3749GA and A621721. I don't know what make this is. Or should it be under the plastic bit ? Thanks



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