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Subject Topic: Stabilizer bar fitting
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05/7/2005 at 12:14am
 Location: Tyne & Wear
 Outfit: Brick built house
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Hi,
I am fitting a new stabilizer bar to my Van.
( In the past I have never used a stabilizer, just my wife has been reading up on Caravan nightmares and swaying problems , she made me buy this. )
I have the "vehicle end" plate set up just fine ! My question is this.
The bracket you fix to the caravan, when hitched up how far should the bar "stick through the bracket on the caravan" when the vehicle & caravan is straight ?
I do understand that it is made so it should not fall out when the vehicle is on full lock.
I have been told about 4 inches. Is this correct ?
Thanks for any advice.
Set up is mardon 4 berth and Landrover Disco.



05/7/2005 at 1:24am
 Location: Insch Aberdeenshire
 Outfit: Supersirocco and Santa Fe CRDTCDX7
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If its a Bulldog or Driver leaf type then the recommended overhang past the bracket is 5 inches.

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