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Subject Topic: Stabiliser Bracket for Detachable Towbar?
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02/5/2011 at 9:54pm
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Hi

I have an Astra Estate which has a detachable towbar. Having just bought our first caravan we have been advised to get a stabiliser. Is there a way of doing this on a detachable towbar, as all of the brackets are under the bumper??

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks, Andy


02/5/2011 at 10:11pm
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If your van doesn't have a hitch stabiliser, you can get a clamp on bracket for a bulldog stabiliser which should fit.

These are cast, don't bother with the cheap pressed steel things you can get on eBay


02/5/2011 at 10:16pm
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Thats brilliant, thankyou for that. I assume bulldog have a website that you can purchase these through?

Thanks again for the quick reply

Andy


02/5/2011 at 11:04pm
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I'm sure there is a website but I don't know the link, and as I'm struggling with an iPad I couldn't post it anyway!

However, if you look on preloved .co.uk and put in ' bulldog stabiliser bracket' there are several for sale with photos so you know what you are looking for.

Hope this helps.


03/5/2011 at 2:20am
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Another option is fit an ALKO stabiliser hitch. Not a cheap option though.



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03/5/2011 at 4:13pm
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Thats brilliant, thankyou all for your help

Andy


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Who advised you to get a stabiliser?

I Would advise against it if you are new to caravanning. If you make a mistake loading, they can mask the problem until it is too late. Before you part with your money, do a search in the forum for "stabiliser" or  "stabilizer" and get the bigger picture.




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