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addendum - The hitch is a Westfalia SSK1, and has metal pads - is there possibly a later type which has fabric friction pads? I.e. like brake pads?

Thanks, but I've already tries Knaus and their UK agents - my only hope seems to be a privateer. After our first 'trial' last weekend at least we know all the 230v lamps and sockets work - and the fridge (can't get the fridge or heater fired up on gas though - and I need to know more about the...

Hi - I recently bought a very clean 1995 Knaus Sudwind, lightweight 5 berth - - without any manuals. I have downloaded manuals for the Truma heater and Electrolux fridge, but I cannot source one for the van itself. I need to know how the 'internal' electrics work - it does not have a 'second'...

My (new to me) 1995 Knaus 'Sudwind' van has an early Westfalia friction towhitch with a hydraulic damper which presses steel pads against the towball via external 'arms'. It all seems to work well and the towball is meant to be kept 'dry' but when driving with the window open I can hear a...