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Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:57 pm
by John Cross | 273 Posts

Just wondering what people use on there vans, has anyone got one of these fitted Nemesis Ultra Wheel clamp.
Are there certain clamps that won't fit ?
I have a hitch lock and a bulldog type clamp that clamps around the wheel and tyre. But it leaves the wheel nuts exposed.
Thanks in advance


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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:07 am
by Randa france | 13.283 Posts

Hi John and welcome to Eribafolk

Lots of discussion about wheel clamps on the forum including this one:- Wheel Clamp

Randa


ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match
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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:18 am
by eribaMotters | 5.600 Posts

I used a Bulldog Euro for many years but swapped to the Nemeis Ultra when I collected my new van. I have alloy wheels but I think I recall somebody saying it is not suitable for steel wheels due to the mounting bolt it uses replacing one of the caravan bolts and being exposed.
I much prefer it due to weight, size and ease of use. I sourced mine second hand on Gumtree so it was not a silly price.

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.
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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:14 am
by eribanaut | 1.228 Posts

https://www.purpleline.co.uk/all-products/nemesis-ultra
I'm not sure that I would agree it can be put on with one hand, but it seems to be a good lock. It will fit some steel wheels as well, as it has 2 different receiver bolts, you just use which one is appropriate. the purple one that Towsure sell doesn't seem to have the full kit so is cheaper.
Dave


Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 150 Tdi DSG Troll 552 - 2005
Don't worry about the destination, enjoy the journey.


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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:04 pm
by SOULBLUESMAN68 | 1.206 Posts

Hi John

We used a Bulldog Titan Clamp when we first got our troll. However it was a very solid piece of kit and very heavy. Not concentrating fully once when I was putting it on I hurt my hand quite badly when when one of the arms slipped down. Purely my fault but it got me thinking. Now we only use this heavyweight when we overwinter the van.

For everyday use I moved to a much lighter SAS Super Clamp Duo. It goes on and off quite easily - not sure if that means that a thief without the key would get it off as easily.But I haven't nearly taken any fingers off with it so that's a bonus.

MikeT


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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:11 pm
by John Cross | 273 Posts

Quite a choice then, on our old tourer, we had an Alko secure that you had to line up with a carrier on the hub/axle. It could be a pain to line.
Thanks for the advice


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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:30 am
by Stevejoyce (deleted)
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We have a Nemesys Ultra and steel wheels. The receiver bolts are just different lengths to ensure that you can fit the clamp right up against the wheel. Both are for conical seats whereas the steel wheels have ball seats. I use a conversion washer which ensures full contact between the bolt and wheel. I do frequently check the torque of this and other wheel bolts and no problems so far with bolts loosening.


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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:32 am
by Ray Lawrence | 671 Posts

You might want to check with your insurance company. They may stipulate a certain type or standard of wheel clamp/hitchlock.


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RE: Wheel clamp

in Improving your pride and joy and how to fix things Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:49 pm
by John Cross | 273 Posts

Good point, cheers


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