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Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:00 pm
by Alonsos (deleted)
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At last I've got my little Eriba Triton 420 !
Now Ime finding Ime worried about it being A 2004
Model how good would its anti snake thing be ?
Never used to worry about anything years ago it comes with age I think ha


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:06 pm
by hob (deleted)
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They tow really well when loaded correctly a Triton that age is probably fitted with an AlKo AKS1300 Stabiliser

Download the handbook here if you don't have one.

AlKo AKS1300 Stabiliser


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:47 pm
by Alonsos (deleted)
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Brought the 420 gt home yesterday 90 miles empty
All but awning inside van middle area 50-55 mph no problem except
For let's call it a graunching noise coming from hitch area, read it could be dust needs brake spray
Whatever ,
I've arranged to get it checked out re peace of mind


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:50 pm
by hob (deleted)
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Remove any paint or rust from the towball and clean the hitch stabilizer pads with fine sandpaper and clean everything to remove dust.


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:04 am
by rambling robin (deleted)
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If you can raise and lower the stabiliser locking handle with little or no effort - whilst the hitch is on the towball - then it is likely the friction pads in the stabilser are worn out - or missing. On the Alko 1300 they simply drift out from the outside and can be easily replaced. Otherwise as stated, dirt, rust etc all need to be cleaned out.


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:40 pm
by granddadgrape | 1.628 Posts

Can't help with the snaking question but I have to agree with the worrying more with age.

Alan


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:31 am
by Ray Lawrence | 671 Posts

Most chances of snaking can be reduced by careful loading, correct nose weight and correct tyre pressures. A stabiliser will not stop a badly loaded caravan from snaking.

Also look ahead, a prime spot for snaking is a long downhill stretch with a wind exposed section at the bottom of the hill, often a river or motorway bridge. It's tempting to lift off the gas and allow the speed to rise, but if you get overtaken at the bottom by a big vehicle that can be enough to start it off. ( speaking from early experience)


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:01 am
by Deeps (deleted)
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Quote: Ray Lawrence wrote in post #7
.............a prime spot for snaking is a long downhill stretch with a wind exposed section at the bottom of the hill, often a river or motorway bridge.


Yes indeed. In fact, in France it's often the case that speed restrictions apply to caravans on long downhill sections of motorways with the appropriate speed limit sign placed at the start of the descent.


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:43 am
by Randa france | 13.258 Posts

A useful time to link to Ray's recent post :-Be careful out there! But enjoy your holidays😎 (6)



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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:39 pm
by Alonsos (deleted)
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Got my 2004 triton 420 gt on Thursday , now watching that snaking Vidio
And looking at various comments mm
Seriously thinking on giving caravans up & moving it on , shame it's a little beauty.


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:07 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

Alonsos,
don't worry. I have owned eribas since 2003 and only had a wobble once [low tyre pressures]. It really is very easy to get a nice safe tow. Just follow this and assuming the ALKO or Winterhof anti-snake coupling is grabbing the towball all should be fine:-
- at the start of each season give the ball a good clean with emery tape and wipe down with brake cleaner spray, also give the inside of the coupling a wipe out.
- get the tyre pressures correct.
- each trip give a little spray and wipe to coupling and ball.
- load the van up and get the weight forwards where you can with nothing heavy up top.
- carry a set of cheap [IKEA] scales and a couple of bits of wood to check noseweight, about 50'55kg usually works for me [you normally only need to do this a couple of times as you will tend to load the van the same each time]
- think a couple of 100m ahead when towing, slow downhill and a bit quicker uphill.
- use a pair of Milenco Aero tow mirrors for a better view.

Relax, drive a bit slower than normal and enjoy.

Colin


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:54 pm
by Alonsos (deleted)
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Thanks your comments are reassuring, I drove Back from AL doing 50-55 mph uphill
and downhill and that's long downhill stretches y the coast
Thanks again


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RE: Anti snaking

in We've got it down to a T Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:04 am
by Islay Corbel (deleted)
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We were really nervous at first, but even in terrible wind conditions my husband says he's never felt the van doing anything worrying and we're starti g to feel much more confident. Just take your time.


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