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While reversing my van onto a drive with the stabalizer connected the nylon fitting that holds the spring in place broke.

I am new to towing and wondering if you should release the stabalizer clamp before reversing

Maybe the clamp tightens the stabailzer too much and doesn't allow enough movement?

Any advice appreciated.

Do you know the best place to get a replacement part. 

Thanks for the reply, I spoke to bulldog technical and they said reversing can be a problem and that is why the part broke.

I was reversing at a tight angle and up an incline. 

Maybe so, thanks for the reply.

Hi is this the l shaped bracket that fits to the A frame ? i bought a new stronghold stabiliser, there was a bracket already on the a frame from a previous stabiliser which i removed to fit the new one.

I'm sure i did not throw it away, you are welcome to it there is also the locking bar if anyone needs that

Marc

Hello the bracket would be great if suitable.If you could send me a photo then I could evalute the suitablity.

My email is mail(at)abailey(dot)plus(dot)com 

MrAB,  I imagine the only way that the nylon guard could be broken off is that, because of the acute angle (tight turn), the blade may have slipped off the nylon and ledged onto the L bracket.   Then, on reversing, the van hitch would be compressed and the weight of the car would have been thrust against the nylon guide via the blade.   If this is the case, you may need to move the bracket on the A frme a bit firther forwards (towards the hitch).

For the Bulldog 200Q and 300Q stabilisers, the instructions for positioning the A frame L bracket are:

Load car and van as normal, and hitch up in a straight line on a level surface. Ensure the hitch is fully forward (as during towing).

Position the L bracket so that the blade protrudes 100mm (4 inches) to the rear of the nylon guide.

Hope this is helpful,  Bertie.

Hi have emailed you a pic

Marc

Ok cheers, I will check out at my local dealer.