Hello and what a great forum. Just picked up first ever caravan and looking to get out next weekend for first venture. Tow car is a Nissan X Trail 2.2 Diesel and Caravan is a 2003 Abbey Vogue GTS 416. ElKo hitch with what looks like a standard tow ball
As I said, only just got it yesterday and driving home with it, took the opportunity to find a quiet spot and try reversing (with some reasonale success to my wifes surprise!!!)
Anyway, we have noticed that whenever we are moving there is a quite a loud creaking to be heared, irrespective of going fwd, backwards or even straight road and constant speed. Called caravan center we bought if from who said it is more likely to be dirt within the ElKo hitch and ball. Also when moving fwd there is a general feeling of rocking backward and fwd in our car seats. As this is our first van, we have nothing to compare against.
Any help, ideas or anything truly welcomed.
Tony & Barbara
As I said, only just got it yesterday and driving home with it, took the opportunity to find a quiet spot and try reversing (with some reasonale success to my wifes surprise!!!)
Anyway, we have noticed that whenever we are moving there is a quite a loud creaking to be heared, irrespective of going fwd, backwards or even straight road and constant speed. Called caravan center we bought if from who said it is more likely to be dirt within the ElKo hitch and ball. Also when moving fwd there is a general feeling of rocking backward and fwd in our car seats. As this is our first van, we have nothing to compare against.
Any help, ideas or anything truly welcomed.
Tony & Barbara