Stabilisers on tow bar? (1 Viewer)

[Linda and Steph]

Our new van doesn't have any stabilisers, not a problem when there's just the two of us but when our 6'3" son-in-law wanders about it might prove to be like eating on a North Sea ferry, it might even lead to drink spillage :tears:

We do, however, have a good tow bar. Would it be possible to get a pair of caravan style wind-down stabilisers fitted to this? Any other options (not sippy cups for the wine please )?

 

[scotjimland]

Our new van doesn't have any stabilisers, not a problem when there's just the two of us but when our 6'3" son-in-law wanders about it might prove to be like eating on a North Sea ferry, it might even lead to drink spillage :tears:

We do, however, have a good tow bar. Would it be possible to get a pair of caravan style wind-down stabilisers fitted to this? Any other options (not sippy cups for the wine please )?

Two sizes,
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[Pikey Pete]

I have a pair of screw up axle stands which I put under the tow bar. I got them from a camping shop in Benidorm.

Try here http://www.caravanaxlestands.co.uk/products_1.html

Pete:Cool:

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[vwalan]

fiammi do very light weight screw up ones ideal for the job . the base is plastic so very light to store . loads of the germans use them . you just have to remember not to drive off with them still there .thats how i got mine .the german stopped but had broke one .he chucked them in the bin . i salvaged the good one .just in case i ever needed one .

 

[slobadoberbob]

I use a bottle jack

I use a bottle jack under my Reece tow bar .. I have some 10 ton jack pads and put the bottle jack on one then jack it up and that stops a lot of movement.

I also have adjustable rear suspension air bags which do help.. we often put a jack under the electric step and if really in a mind to have a solid firm base we can use two American slide out jack,, then it is rock solid.

Bob

 

[scotjimland]

I use a bottle jack under my Reece tow bar .. I have some 10 ton jack pads and put the bottle jack on one then jack it up and that stops a lot of movement.

I also have adjustable rear suspension air bags which do help..[HI] we often put a jack under the electric step [/HI]and if really in a mind to have a solid firm base we can use two American slide out jack,, then it is rock solid.

Bob

Hi Bob.. I would caution against putting a jack under the step as any movement in the van (however small) will strain the step mechanism ..

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[slobadoberbob]

it is actually on the metal frame work

Hi Bob.. I would caution against putting a jack under the step as any movement in the van (however small) will strain the step mechanism ..

It is actually on the metal frame work.. but good advice Jim.


Bob