gumdrop Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The lioness let me back up too close and I ended up with the hitch in the bumper pushed in. I was looking at these and wondered just how good they might be. http://www2. westfalia. net/shops/car_accessoires/trailers_and_accessories/accessories_for_trailers/tow_bars_and_accessories/754914-hitching_aids_for_trailers_and_caravans. htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtime Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Now that's a good idea. Now I've change the car I'm hoping that the rear view reversing camera will resolve this problem and the previous arguments with my better half. Edited August 15, 2014 by springtime Quote Willerby Avonmore previous kit VW Splitty Camper,Ford Transit Camper, Commer Highwayman, Sprite Alpine Caravan, Rapids Export Folding Caravan, Fiat Autosleeper Harmony, Ci Granduca Motorhome, McLouis Glen 432 Motorhome, American RV Trail-Lite twin slide outs 8.2ltr petrol/lpg, Lunar Solaris Limited Edition Caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Good idea but is there any metal near the scoket on a modern hitch? Quote Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F185 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 They look ok and they'll take a lot of guess work out of reversing, I wonder how strong the magnets are? And will the little balls get blown about in a wind ( oh misses). Not a bad price tho and it may save your bumper. Quote Compass Corona (Magnum) 524 (2003) -----------VW Passat Alltrack 170 BHP DSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydug Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) It's years ago that I joined in a topic about reversing and put this idea on the forum. I've still got the photo I used. But no need to pay a silly nine quid for it. Here they are at . 99p each. It's easy enough to find your own balls. .. http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/Portable-Magnetic-Pick-Up-Rod-Tool-Telescopic-Stick-Extending-25-6-Long-10LB-/311020492175?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item486a44158f Edited August 15, 2014 by Jaydug Quote Citroen C5-X7 Tourer+Avondale Rialto 480/2 https://jondogoescaravanning.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) It would still need positioning to hitch up which would mean pushing and pulling . Easier to back up leaving about 3 ft and then bring the caravan to the car as it is controlled by the motor mover . I have a hitch up camera which gets close I still prefer a mover as it saves just getting the position right . Even the protection plates can end up being pushed into the bumper causing deep scratches . My camera but still prefer to use mover . Get it wrong and it could cost £300 bumper respray . Dave Edited August 15, 2014 by CommanderDave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 These (the westphalia) are for sale on e-bay at double the price, the original Hitch Sticks are around £10+ £4 p&p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Now that's a good idea. Now I've change the car I'm hoping that the rear view reversing camera will resolve this problem and the previous arguments with my better half. I have a reversing camera which is brilliant. I have an Alko ball cover which has a pointy bit at the back to get the alignment spot on and then move it forward the last inch or so with the mover. ..saved me loads of arguments and not least embarrassment! Edited August 15, 2014 by Lee21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy T Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 They look ok and they'll take a lot of guess work out of reversing, I wonder how strong the magnets are? And will the little balls get blown about in a wind ( oh misses). Not a bad price tho and it may save your bumper. I had same thing many years ago when I was on my own. These days hitch is shrouded in plastic. Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F185 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 It would still need positioning to hitch up which would mean pushing and pulling . Easier to back up leaving about 3 ft and then bring the caravan to the car as it is controlled by the motor mover . I have a hitch up camera which gets close I still prefer a mover as it saves just getting the position right . Even the protection plates can end up being pushed into the bumper causing deep scratches . My camera but still prefer to use mover . Get it wrong and it could cost £300 bumper Dave Wow a mobile wireless camera, think of all the things you could use that for. ..... Think I could get in a lot of trouble with that Quote Compass Corona (Magnum) 524 (2003) -----------VW Passat Alltrack 170 BHP DSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyfolk Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Just get a better wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy T Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Just get a better wife! Sounds like the expensive option!! Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger_07 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Most cars have a rear wiper which is centre of the screen (motor end) so you know your tow ball is also centre. All you have to do is take your time when reversing making sure your caravan hitch is low enough to hit the tow ball not the bumper once they touch whined up the hitch and then move back a little more and you are done. If it helps put someone in the window of the caravan to line up the motor end of the wiper with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Kid Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 The lioness let me back up too close and I ended up with the hitch in the bumper pushed in. I was looking at these and wondered just how good they might be. http://www2. westfalia. net/shops/car_accessoires/trailers_and_accessories/accessories_for_trailers/tow_bars_and_accessories/754914-hitching_aids_for_trailers_and_caravans. htm Going by picture 4 in the add, it doesn't work! Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durbanite Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have never had a problem hooking up on my own as it is using common sense. Maybe if you need a fancy expensive gadget tore verse to hookup you should not be driving? I am leaving and going into hiding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyJover Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sticks - you shouldn't be driving. .. Motor Mover - you shouldn't be driving. .. How about rear view cameras? I know. .. you shouldn't be driving. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1474 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I know what balls would be up on posts if I could not reverse and hitch up the car to the van. It is common sense, and a wee bit pull and shove, once I cannot do that anymore it will be time for cruising holidays. Quote This is not a dress rehearsal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F185 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I know what balls would be up on posts if I could not reverse and hitch up the car to the van. It is common sense, and a wee bit pull and shove, once I cannot do that anymore it will be time for cruising holidays. That'll be like old times then Peter having cruising holidays, being an ex Bootneck and all Quote Compass Corona (Magnum) 524 (2003) -----------VW Passat Alltrack 170 BHP DSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyfolk Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I always thought it was polite when meeting a bootneck to ask which instrument they played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter1474 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 F185, Many a good cruise on the Grey Funnel Line. Sleepyfolk, I could play the Big OD, Picalo, Big base Drum, whilst dressed in towel and flip flops on the strasse in GUZ, me hearty. Quote This is not a dress rehearsal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suandjas Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Sticks - you shouldn't be driving. .. Motor Mover - you shouldn't be driving. .. How about rear view cameras? I know. .. you shouldn't be driving. .. I have a mover i use if i didn't have a mover i would never get my van back on the drive . its there so i use it saves a lot of hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Whatever it takes, as long as we get there enjoy ourselves and get back, sticks, motor mover, cup and ball, boy scouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger_07 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Each to there own, I know my way works for me, "am sure there a song in there somewhere". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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