Tow bar hitch bushes

mrs c and hubby
mrs c and hubby Forum Participant Posts: 10
edited September 2016 in Caravans #1

had caravan bailey 2014 verona from new and wanted to know if you can change the bushes in the tow hitch yourself or does it have to go to a dealer

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2016 #2

    Do you mean "bushes" or friction pads? if so ,go on Alco website and you can download instructions of how to replce them its quite simple,bushes "I know nothing"as manwell would sayWink

  • mrs c and hubby
    mrs c and hubby Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited September 2016 #3

    thanks for that i do  mean fricton pads  have a very sqeeky caravan at the moment

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2016 #4

    thanks for that i do  mean fricton pads  have a very sqeeky caravan at the moment

    ...Before spending money and time on new pads ,get some brake cleaner spray fom a well known car parts and cycle store and give a good dose up into hitch head also ensure the hook on tow vehicle is also clean  it may well solve the problem,Do NOT use WD40  

  • mrs c and hubby
    mrs c and hubby Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited September 2016 #5

    thanks for that advise will definately try the cleaner spray first fingers crossed

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited September 2016 #6

    Unless you've done mega miles, I'd be very surprised if your pads are in need of replacement.

  • MarcB90
    MarcB90 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited September 2016 #7

    +1 for cleaning with brake cleaner/panel wipe. Dont be scared to hold it in and use a 1'' brush or alloy cleaning brush to get in about

  • crown green bowler
    crown green bowler Forum Participant Posts: 407
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    edited September 2016 #8

    Most common reason for the pads to sqeek is because of diesel engine in your tow vehicle, if they are not to contaminated they may clean and be OK for some time, but it depends on the engine. Many years ago we had a shogun that black smoked on the hills
    and we had the same problem,   were as the shogun we know have is a lot cleaner running and we have no problems with the pads.

  • mrs c and hubby
    mrs c and hubby Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited September 2016 #9

    thank you for that we are going to get a brake spray and clean before purchasing new pads 

  • IanH
    IanH Forum Participant Posts: 4,708
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    edited September 2016 #10

    Or they might need a rub down if marked or contaminated.....fine emory paper followed by a clean with the brake cleaner.

    Removal and refitting is a 2 minute job.

    Is your tow ball shiny, bare metal? It needs to be, and completely free of oil, grease, dirt, paint etc

  • mrs c and hubby
    mrs c and hubby Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited September 2016 #11

    thank you for all of your help - no squeaky friction pads now - took the pads out and slightly emery clothed sprayed with panel wipe to remove dust and wiped clean - jobs a good one!!!

     

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