WebFeb 24, 2015 · Check the caravan hitchlock. Start by removing the hitchlock and chocking the wheels. From the front, try to push the hitch towards the back so you compress the ‘bellows’ between the hitch and the A-frame. You should meet a good deal of resistance, which indicates that the damper unit within the hitch is working correctly. WebSep 3, 2024 · Experience: 43 years. Douglas Green wrote: Hi All. After 3 years ( and about 6000km ) the brake damper/strutt on the Trailco hitch of my 2000 Sprite Splash failed …

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WebDec 23, 2015 · The caravan brakes are not applied immediately the Damper starts to compress. The Damper is designed to be rigid enough to transfer normal retardation forces without compressing too much so the caravan brake start to be applied progressively only when the separation reduces (say) to 3 inches and to fully on when (say) it has reduced … Websc276B AL-KO ALKO 20724004 Towing Damper Shock absorber for 120 s / s v / s r coupling overrun assembly Fitted to a round pole coupling eg Chipper and generator trailers Caravan Trailer SC276B. Towing Hitch Damper Shock absorber 20724004 for 120 s/s v/s r coupling overrun assembly .. £86.87 Ex Tax: £72.39. chicken shop gt harwood

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WebMar 26, 2024 · The brakes are excellent and the towing experience is amazing now. As they say knowledge is strength. Obviously the overrun damper plays a huge role in regulating the braking effect and towing relationship between the towing vehicle and the caravan. Hope this may help someone who may be having the same experience. Kind regards to you all. WebWell the easiest way it to put a damper, or shock absorber (exactly the same way your vehicles suspension has springs and shock absorbers) to absorb and reduce the … WebMar 22, 2011 · A typical Symptom of a faulty damper is feeling the caravan push the car with a clunking noise. If the damper has failed this will apply the brakes more readily. But if its ok, then under steady car braking the caravan brakes may not apply, depending how far the hitch head is pushed in, more than 1" and the brakes on the caravan start applying. chicken shop erina fair