Recent content by MARK_5074954

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    Towing for the first time

    Thanks to everyone for the replies. I think it is all down to the way i am loading the van. Really need to get this noseweight sorted out. Anyway thanks for all the help. Be a couple of weeks before i get back from work but will let you know how i get on. Once again thanks.
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    Another 'snaking' issue.

    I asked the question about towing speeds noseweights etc on the tech page. New to towing and having great difficulty in towing above 50mph. Elddis AVANTE 524 approx 1100kg. Using blade stabiliser. I drive a 3.9v8 Discovery but seem to be all over the place nearly loosing the lot when i went...
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    Towing for the first time

    Hello Steve, Reading your comments about towing. New to towing vans. Having real problems with snaking above 50mph. New stabiliser fitted, using 3.9v8 Discovery. Caravan is a Elddis Avante 524 @ 1100kg. Dont what i am doing wrong. Been towing a Trailer with tents bikes and all sorts of gear...
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    Stabilisers or Hitch stabiliser?

    Hi to both Wendy and Del. With regards to nose weight. I pressume i need to fill up spare wheel compartment with various tools gas bottles etc to try and achieve this weight. I then need to check this is approx 75 to 100kg? I then proceed to load caravan as explained putting heavy object ets...
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    Stabilisers or Hitch stabiliser?

    Hello all and dont start laughing yet. All ne to the towing carry on. Been camping for years and recently bought an Elddis Avante 524. What a differance. Comfort at last, lol. Anyway need advice on stabilisers. I have bought a car stabiliser at present but as soon as i go above 55mph the Disco...