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Having not pulled a caravan before and also not hitched up to my car could anyone answer this question

My caravan has an ALKO 3004 hitch and due to the tightness of the parking spot i cannot line my car up in line with the van, will i have a problem with the hitch if i connect on not in line?

Thanks in advance 

We have the same prob as you, so have to hitch it up on a bit of an angle.  Never caused us any problems.  You just have to watch that the hitch doesn't hit your bumper, or bumper guard thingy (the metal plate that's sometimes fixed at the back of the towball, whatever it's called!), because the hitch is wider at the sides than it is at the front (if you know what I mean - I'm not very good at explaining myself!!)

Seeing as you haven't towed before, you might find this useful:
http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=1

Happy caravanning - have fun!

we have that type of hitch, what I would say,  and pleas esomeone correct me if Im wrong, just an idea, but hitch up drive off with the friction pads not applied, then straighten up THEN apply the friction pads.

Thats what I would do if I was ever unsure.

I have hitched on angles etc.... and never had  a problem though with fully hitchin on a bend/slope etc....

Quote: Originally posted by nicholajayne1 on 06/7/2006

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we have that type of hitch, what I would say,  and pleas esomeone correct me if Im wrong, just an idea, but hitch up drive off with the friction pads not applied, then straighten up THEN apply the friction pads.

Thats what I would do if I was ever unsure.

I have hitched on angles etc.... and never had  a problem though with fully hitchin on a bend/slope etc....

I would apply the friction pads, dont forget its moving all the time when towing,so I dont see what differance it would make

Colin

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Once the hitch is on and the green button shows on the top at the front then its secure

The friction lever doesn't have anything to do with the security so you can apply it when convenient.

Thank you all

Especially Geeljay, we are virgin caravaners but already married  so no weding bells