Zeberdee Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hi folks, I have a problem. Can anyone please tell me the size of the bolts that mount the hitch/handbrake to the A frame. These are under the plastic A frame on Bailey Pegasus 646. Many thanks Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Plodd Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Do you mean the actual size of the bolts (I.e. their diameter and thread size) or the size of spanner that’s need to tighten/loosen them?? Second question is why you want that information in the first place as they are not something that ever wear, or need tightening or undoing. If its the spanner size you want just measure across the flats of the head, it will be a whole number of mm, probably 17 or 19 Quote Experience is an awful teacher who ends up sending you simply horrifying bills Link to post Share on other sites
Zeberdee Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hi my son wanted to help change the pads in the hitch head. Instead of working upside down he removed the whole unit from the chassis. Long story the rear bolt that holds the cage together got lost! Note to self don't leave a teenager loose on the caravan. Many thanks Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) M12 x 80mm with self-locking nuts. (On my Swift, but I'm sure they're fairly standard). Edited October 26, 2020 by Eddie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ern Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Eddie said: M12 x 80mm with self-locking nuts. Have a look at the grade which is shown on the head of the screws. Its likely to be 10.8 and not the 8.8 of a standard hardware shop. (The 10 is the tensile strength in KN). To be safe why not buy them from an AL-KO service workshop? A bit dearer but safer. Quote Ern Link to post Share on other sites
JanandJay Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Have a look HERE Quote Lunar Solaris 1 Limited Edition Hopefully Behind A BMW 520D MSport Touring. ... ***** Jack of all Trades. ... Master of None ***** Link to post Share on other sites
Ern Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, JanandJay said: Have a look HERE Select the one described as 10.9 from the two listed. Quote Ern Link to post Share on other sites
Zeberdee Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Hi all many thanks for your replies and help but the bolt he lost isn't shown on the AL-KO page how ever the holes are near the number 14 grease nipples. I think I have to find an AL-KO agent. Again many thanks Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveat92 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Your local caravan dealership should be able to help. Take some photos with you if you can't take the actual item. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silversurf Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, daveat92 said: Your local caravan dealership should be able to help. Take some photos with you if you can't take the actual item. Zeberdee said........................Long story the rear bolt that holds the cage together got lost! Quote Common sense isn't a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it. Link to post Share on other sites
Ern Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Zeberdee said: Hi all many thanks for your replies and help but the bolt he lost isn't shown on the AL-KO page how ever the holes are near the number 14 grease nipples. I think I have to find an AL-KO agent. Again many thanks Chris. It sounds like you mean the bolts whch fasten the whole front assembly to the chassis A frame. Presumably you can measure the length of the bolts you have. They are probably 30mm but could be 40mm. They are M12 . All the AL-KO stockists have them and they are fairly cheap. Phone Western Towing at Exeter 01392 216336. They have a web site but its not working at for some reason today. Edited October 29, 2020 by Ern Quote Ern Link to post Share on other sites
daveat92 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Silversurf said: Zeberdee said........................Long story the rear bolt that holds the cage together got lost! I did say "Take some photos with you if you can't take the actual item." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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