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michael

21/5/2006 at 3:29pm
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hi you can get new pads here,if not sure the tension should be at least 60lbs after refitting.

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SillyYak

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I only bought the thing on Friday and have used it once for a ten mile drive, on 5 of those miles it wasn't even on!! Surely it shouldn't need a new or clean anything!!!!

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michael

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only bought the thing on Friday and have used it once for a ten mile drive, on 5 of those miles it wasn't even on!! Surely it shouldn't need a new or clean anything!!!!

no would not think so.they all groan a bit,you have three pads rubbing against each other to do there job. [:o)]

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SillyYak

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Honestly Michael, i aint never EVER heard a sound like it. I am going to Loch Fyne to a pitch on a caravan site Tuesday for a one night test, i'm hoping i'll find another caravan enthusiast like myself who will put my mind at rest.

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We had the same problem and it turned out that some of the bolts on the tow bar needed a wee tighten. [Tried to tell my OH that that was what the noise was! MEN]. Fine and quiet tow this weekend!!

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