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Subject Topic: Alko Stabilizer 1300
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PersonGMonnox
11/6/2012 at 7:54pm
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Hi

We have recently just had our first trip in our 1999 eldiss hurricane, however when we came to unhook the car it was stuck to the towball and took some getting of. When we came to hitch back up the round disc was jammed.

I need to know how to un jam it, and the arm didnt seem to have any tension !!, also when towing there was a lot of bounce.

Any help out there



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GJM


PersonPhilinghorn
11/6/2012 at 9:37pm
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Hi, I had a similar problem, I couldn't, undo the side ratchet knob and therefore couldn't remove the FC from the car !! I believe the previous time I removed the FC from the car I undid the ratchet knob too far and the C clip on the shaft (middle of ratchet knob) had come off. I fitted a new C clip and now only undo the ratchet knob a couple of turns being very careful not u do too far & so far all ok. To get the ratchet knob to turn I had to borrow a Stillson adjustable wrench and a bit of brute force. If you search the forums I think you might find better explanations. Can't help with the bounce other than check tyre pressure ?

Phil


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14/6/2012 at 7:20pm
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The thumb wheel has been unscrewed too far. You need to get a rod and tap the shaft back in on the other side. I did the same with mine when I first had it. I don't have it any more though so I am advising on memory rather than looking at it in front of me. I found the solution on AlKo's website although it has since changed and is not as informative as it used to be.



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