Recent content by Tom_5041734

Roger, Amazing co-incidence that we also have a Golden Retriever and a Black Lab and in the past had a Gordon Setter!! Ours sleep in crates in the awning and never bark as long as the curtains are closed.

If you have a long twin axle beware of pitch number 120. We were allocated that pitch this month and it was almost impossible to back the van in as the hedges and trees prevented the front of the car from coming round. When we left I had no option but to leave the wrong way round their one way...

I have a 390 and have the same problem. I have bought 4 x 1 metre lengths of foam pipe lagging from my local B&Q and I fit 2 on each side vertically over the bit of material which flaps about. The foam lagging has a split all the way down which allows you to slide it over the awning material...

Certainly seems to have opened a can of worms!! I think Lutz is correct in saying nobody knows the answer and until the manufacturers do some proper testing it will remain that way. I have never heard of an accident or incident which has been blamed on the use of 2 stabilisers but will check...

Interesting reply received from Bulldog: "Dear Tom Thankyou for your email.We can not see any reason why the Bulldog 200Q can not be used in conjunction with the Alko 3004 as you correctly point we manufacture a double leaf spring stabiliser which has been in production for a number of...

I still go back to the example of the Bulldog 400 which is 2 blade stabilisers each set at 33kg. It shouldn't matter how heavy the trailer is, it still exerts the same forces on the car so why is the Bulldog 400 acceptable but an Alko and single Bulldog are not? Also you hear of people...

I don't see how that calculation works for the Alko stabiliser as it doesn't have a blade and it's not at one metre from the ball but I assume that Alko have calculated that the grip excerted by the pads is the same as approx 30kg at one metre. Getting far too complicated for me!! I'll stick...

Mark, you are correct in stating that the setting for a Bulldog 400 is 33kg on each side. However the Bulldog 200 and 300 single leaf stabilisers are only set at 27 kg!!! Strange but true! Still awaiting a response from Bulldog on this topic.

Thanks for the replies. The outfit is very stable but as I have 2 stabilisers it appeared to make sense to use them both - belt and braces I suppose. I'm now intrigued as to why Bulldog offer the 400 as it's basically 2 stabilisers, one down each side of the a-frame. I have asked them to...

Is it feasible to use both the Alko 3004 and a Bulldog 200 at the same time for added safety? The Bulldog also has the advantage of reducing the noseweight slightly because of the spring action. Tom

Just remember that the Terracan isn't designed to operate in 4x4 mode in normal road conditions. You can only use 4 wheel drive in ice or other slippery conditions. Normal driving is in rear while drive only. Tom

We bought a new Lunar Lexon EW last September having had a Lunar Solar Eclipse 615 prior to that. Great vans, no leaks, easy to tow. The EW has a great washroom and fixed bed. Slightly more expensive than some of its competitors but the materials and build quality seem better.

We had the 2 ltr diesel Santa Fe which was an excellent towcar but we upgraded to the Terracan earlier this year. The local dealer offered one with 11 miles on the clock for under

Most extended warranties are not worth the paper they are written on. My "Gold" warranty includes all mechnical parts including brake shoes however it does not apply to the linings which have seperated from the shoes on my caravan. The warranty company states that brake shoes are included but...

I used to tow a Lunar Solar Eclipse 615 (MTPLM 1600 kgs) with a Forester S Turbo. Never had any problems other than having to plan fuel stops as I could watch the fuel gauge going down!!