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Topic: Movers question

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Kelper

06/9/2016 at 10:09am
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Is it recommend to release the movers from the tyres once the van is sited ... or is it OK to leave them in contact with theatres for the duration of the stay?

i.e. is there any potential damage to tyres by leaving them in contact whilst on a pitch?

birdman101

06/9/2016 at 10:15am
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Take them OFF. I have fitted three different makes over time on my caravans and every one of them clearly state in the instructions not to leave them on. First of all it is continually putting strain on the rollers and bearings,and the other it is continually pushing the tyres out of shape.

Grampian91

06/9/2016 at 10:24am
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I agree, always release them.

clever

06/9/2016 at 10:52am
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If I put the van on the drive the night before we go away then I sometimes leave the rollers engaged as I need to turn the van around before I hitch up.

I wouldn't leave them on for more than 24 hours.

Alan Chilestone

06/9/2016 at 11:59am
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I was told to always take them off, so that's what I do. Makes sense for reasons birdman says.

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Jax365

06/9/2016 at 12:56pm
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I leave them off unless I'm actually using them. Just once I left them on for a few days and nights, as I was sited on a steep bank and felt safer for having the extra 'brakes'!

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Kelper

06/9/2016 at 2:43pm
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Thank you all .... now off!

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Leave them on....leave them on.

Urban myth about them mis-shaping tyres.

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Manufactures recommend leaving them off after use for good reason.
It clearly states so in the manual you are given when a MM is fitted.

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navver

06/9/2016 at 7:55pm
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Surely the spring holding them against the wheel will weaken.

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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 06/9/2016
Surely the spring holding them against the wheel will weaken.

Never in five years. Maybe it just depends if you buy a good brand or not.

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Kelper

08/9/2016 at 7:51pm
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As usual on UKS ... one can often end up more confused than when the question was first posted!

Ray Clayton

08/9/2016 at 9:09pm
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To be honest with you.
I used to leave mine on when i had the single axle van. That was manual engaged. and never caused damage to springs or the tyre.
Now with the twin axle i take them of so i can place the wheel locks on. Which is Auto engaged.

Thats because i cant be bothered to engage them again lol

I have some friends that have always left them on with no problems at all.
And others as above that take them of.

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09/9/2016 at 9:27pm
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Springs are just there to help them stay clear of the wheels when disengaged. An over centre arrangement keeps them in place once engaged. Unlikely to become an issue.

Bearings, tyres, driving off with it on are all real issues. But how much? Really does depend on your usage and memory!

Leaving engaged would provide some extra braking, but as there is no lock, they should not be relied upon. I always use wheel chocks and use the handbrake less.

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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 08/9/2016
As usual on UKS ... one can often end up more confused than when the question was first posted!

Could I ask why you would need to engage the MM when parked up.
Is there an issue with the handbrake?

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