hi all,, just picked up the new caravan, well new to me ( bailey ranger 440/4 1996 model) question i have is, it didnt come with a stabiliser nor bracket on the A frame, i have done a quick search on E bay.. is this the kind of thing i need ?
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yes thats fine if it is not a secondhand one. Item number: 190234610931
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ok whats wrong with a second hand bar type stabiliser if it's been looked after .All you need to do is either clean or replace the friction pads and adjust it,
Quote: Originally posted by darthillcat on 07/7/2008
ok whats wrong with a second hand bar type stabiliser if it's been looked after .All you need to do is either clean or replace the friction pads and adjust it,
David
I agree, there's not much that can go wrong with them.
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you can buy a new alko as shown on a good web site complete with lock £215 to £250 its far the better when hitched up you just drive no spring bar to fit or store and i find its more stable .well worth the price for peace off mind. mike.
Yes thats exactly what you need. There's nowt to them really. The friction pads are easy & cheap to change. You just tighten the centre bolt up & push the blade sideways with some bathroom scales to test it. It should start to move at about the 4 stone mark.
They do make a bit of noise when turning, but its normal. I called Bulldog once & the (very helpful) chap told me some people actually loosen the bolt to get rid of the noise...!!!
I wouldn't pay too much as they are only about £60 new.
Make sure it comes with BOTH brackets also as they are difficult to get second hand & expensive new.
Having tried both the blade & hitch types I'd say the blade types do a better job as they dampen out the up & down movement more effectively.
Whatever you do though, please dont underestimate the importance of correct loading & ensuring the noseweight is correct. A correctly loaded & noseweighted' caravan, with a stabiliser, will give you no problems if you drive sensibly.
As I posted some time ago but the guy let me down, I have a brand new Alko 3004 complete with fittings for sale £90 (less than half price) We bought a new 'van with one already on. I took it all the way to Liverpool with me but he never showed. Are you interested ??
AL-KO AKS 3004 Triple kit only £205 Brand new HERE
Just bought one for my new 'van. If you bought the Stabiliser, lock, Tow Ball, Cover etc all on there own you'd be talking well over £300, so at £205 its a bargain!!!
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