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slewis1972 · *** Joined: 07 Jun 2005 Posts: 188 Location: Surrey

Ok,

JUst got my Pajero 2.5 LWB Exceed - love it. Anyway - going to also buy a caravan - looing at 19-21 ft ones as got a family of 4. As I have never towed before I am quite concerned about snaking etc. Should I fit a Alko stabiliser?

Thanks

Scott

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nick the nurse · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 20:27 Post subject:

For sureity yes M8 ....make sure you have the weight in the 'van balanced as well worth the peace of mind Wink

ian sutherland · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 20:41 Post subject:

oh i like a good towball especially alkococoocccocoooc. christ i cant spell it Laughing

nick the nurse · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 21:21 Post subject:

Its spelt ALCO POP Twisted Evil

Oh bosted finger one Twisted Evil

nobby · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 21:23 Post subject:

nick the nurse · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 21:25 Post subject:

Evening Mr N trust you are well Wink

ian sutherland · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 21:27 Post subject:

i feel like a naughty schoolboy thats just got caught.
sorry mr nobby Twisted Evil

toecutter · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:47 Post subject:

Try and buy a van with one already on, Winterhoff are also good (better i think, but thats because i have one Wink

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rickladds · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:12 Post subject:

I wouldn't worry about an alcopop stabiliser - any stabiliser will do - it's purely a matter of personal preference.

bluebird1927 · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:26 Post subject:

If you have a choice avoid the Alco 3004 (the new one)
It works fine but its a b@stard to hitch up, go for an older Alco or a Winterhoff.

Cheers

Barry

ian sutherland · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 13:05 Post subject:

dont go for a winterhoff ithas a silly name go for an alkcoooooo it sounds better and i still cant spell it.
in all seriousness if you buy a caravan especially out of the dealer it will probably have one.
but if it doesnt deff get one stops you getting a heart attack when you get a bit of side wind.
ian Laughing

point blank · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:15 Post subject:

I'd go for the Winterhoff as you can hitch up with the rear door closed and the handle not fouling the spare wheel, unlike the alko where the cheeky barstewards cocked the design up and then take the pi$$ and charge you an extra 20 or 30 for a replacement handle that you have to keep taking on and off Rolling Eyes

As far as performance goes theres nothing between them its just brand loyalty.