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thanks pete hopefully someone will be able to throw a little more light onto the subject

Quote: Originally posted by lalapaul on 31/8/2009

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help please all you kind people, I have recently bought an abbey spectrum 520/5 and want to replace the existing hitch with an alko is this a diy job and how long would it take me   thanks paul

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Quote: Originally posted by LegsDownKettleOn on 03/9/2009

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If I recall correctly, 2 19mm spanners. Take care to stop the damper retracting as you won't get it back out. The spacers come with a new hitch.

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Insert a "dolly" or bolt as you draw out the old bolt. This will keep the damper in place, then insert the new bolt, pushing the dolly out at the same time.   "U" shaped spacers are provided and you select the one suitable for the diameter of the drawbar on your caravan. 

Before using the new hitch, make sure your towball is clean, rust-free and absolutely free from grease.  Grease will contaminate the friction pads, and you would probably find it impossible to satisfactorily clean them. New pads are not cheap.

Bertie.