winterhoff ws3000 friction pads

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They produce their own product with features similar to the ATC system known as iDC (Intelligent Drive Control). Quite a few Elddis caravans feature the BPW chassis along with iDC. Active Caravan Stabilisation Conclusions So before I discuss what a caravan stabiliser is, how it works, and the different types etc, we need to briefly cover what the different types of caravan instability are.

You also need to make sure your caravan is at least as heavy as your caravan, even if you cannot meet the 85% rule (which isn’t a rule, its guidance). Losing my nerve a bit and can see all future holidays being on the drive! The towing I was worried about is easy, its all this other 'stuff' I'm struggling with. O n the plus side I did manage to reverse it neatly onto the drive first time :-)I've said it before, (see my previous post above) and will say it again, leave them alone and take your van on a long journey with lots of twisty turns and the noise will go away after a few hundred miles. Motorway towing would take thousands of miles to achieve the same effect.

The first video I want to reference in this post is from Practical Caravan. This video mainly discusses the types of stabilisers you would find on an older caravan. This, in turn, can melt the surface of the friction pads. That’s why as you will see in the video below, surface ‘glazing’. This is essentially the result of the surface of the friction pad melting during use. How To Change AL-KO Hitch Friction Pads/Liner I personally would also follow a similar approach. Dan mentions using rubber/latex gloves because its a ‘messy job’. The AKS 3004 is for caravans with an MTPLM between 2000-3000kg. However, they both use the same friction pads. We had a blade-type stabiliser fitted to the caravan, which I vividly remember as a child, not really understanding what this strange large metal object was for.This video discusses blade-type caravan stabilisers and also the more common hitch stabilisers seen on caravans today Otherwise, the purpose of friction pads to aid with stable towing is pretty redundant. Furthermore, you want to make sure your tow ball is not corroded/rusty. In the video above, John shows an old Westfalia caravan stabiliser hitch head he once fitted to his own caravan. Now today, its highly unlikely you’re going to have this type fitted to your caravan.

You will hear people using various terms to describe instability, such as pitching, swaying and snaking, but what do they actually mean? Caravan Pitching Dan’s video focuses on the AL-KO stabiliser hitch head, however, its also a similar process for the Winterhoff WS3000 This will cause the pads to wear and at a sweet point, the noise will stop. When it stops, the hitch isn't working as efficiently but will still be working, slowing down the swaying of the caravan. The pads will continue to wear and at some point will need adjusting and ultimately replacing. But this will take many years.For an AL-KO stabiliser hitch head, its probably these friction pads, and for the Winterhoff WS3000, its these friction pads. Something else to note.