Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Contact Us

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: caravan hitch advice please Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonBig Momma
06/6/2006 at 6:52am
 Location: Ivybridge Devon
 Outfit: vermont xl and kyham View Big Momma's Profile View Profile   Reply to Big Momma Reply   Quote Big Momma Quote  
Joined: 16/3/2005

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   279
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
hi all just got back from our first trip to north devon in our 1989 swift corvette and what a great time we had.on the journey down we noticed that the hitch on the van had moved over to the side  but thought it was ok .when we got home last night it was the same but when we put the bulldog hitchlock on it turned upsidedown on its own. should the hitch be this easy to turn around and if not can it be tightend? the brakes work fine as does the auto reverse as we reversed it up on to the driveway, we are just a little concerned many thanks,Maria


Personweerab
06/6/2006 at 8:03am
 Location: County Durham
 Outfit: Herald Emblem 490 4L Terrano II View weerab's Profile View Profile   Reply to weerab Reply   Quote weerab Quote  
Joined: 08/3/2005

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   111
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
All sounds OK Big Momma but as a check - hitch up as normal and then wind the jockey wheel down and see if the rear of your car lifts and that the hitch stays on the ball. If it does - no worries!  

-------------
Be alert! God loves lerts.


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

PersonBig Momma
06/6/2006 at 10:05am
 Location: Ivybridge Devon
 Outfit: vermont xl and kyham View Big Momma's Profile View Profile   Reply to Big Momma Reply   Quote Big Momma Quote  
Joined: 16/3/2005

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   279
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Thanks Weerab,

That sounds logical and we will try it tonight.  Just a bit worried as it's an old van and we didn't think that the hitch was supposed to be able to revolve around so much.  It towed lovely down to  North Devon and back though.

Thanks again

Maria


PersonDavep
06/6/2006 at 10:16am
 Location: Prestatyn Nr Wales
 Outfit: Kia Seddona & 1995 Pennine Pathfinder View Davep's Profile View Profile   Reply to Davep Reply   Quote Davep Quote  
Joined: 26/7/2002

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   692
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Some of the older hitches will swivel 360 degrees. When we were looking for a van, I noticed several at the dealers were upside down. One of the service staff explained that was ok (I wasn't asking the salesman for him to try and baffle me with gobbledygook )

Dave

-------------
2015 Dates
April Llyn Rhys Farm
August Barleylands Essex
September TBA
Halloween field in Bala sharing with Birds of Prey


PersonU-F-C
06/6/2006 at 10:43am
 Location: Devon Coast
 Outfit: Sprite Musketeer XL CD View U-F-C's Profile View Profile   Reply to U-F-C Reply   Quote U-F-C Quote  
Joined: 13/9/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2882
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi,

Yes i agree, the hitch must be able to turn freely to allow for the camber of roads, if it were stuck fast with no movement you would have problems with the caravan tilting and lifting everytime you drove over bumps or speed ramps etc.

As long as the hitch clicks on to the towball and won't budge, then all is fine.



-------------


"As Real As It Gets!"


View Our Damp Repair Project Here.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

5963 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement

Advertisement



Advertisement