dave coe Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I can push in towing head on caravan to put on brakes, but when I let go head flies out to standing position with a bang, definitely not slowly or gradually. Is it my damper that has died, don't want to buy one unecessarily but when towing lots of banging and clonking when braking and pulling away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldsundance Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 yes it sounds like it, but will wait for more answers Quote Towing with 2. 0 darkside mk3 Ford Focus hatch named the Naked Turtle, towing a 1993 Abi Jubilee Emperor Named Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorrey Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Dave + 1 for your damper being shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 yes it sounds like it, but will wait for more answers I'll second that diagnosis. Replacement is quite straightforward and should cost around £50 or £60 depending upon the rating. Gordon. PS. Trevorray posted just before me, so I'll now "third" that diagnosis Quote Fourwinds Hurricane 31D Motorhome. Also MGTF135 1. 8i Roadster (fun) & Volvo V70 3.2Ltr LPG (everyday car) Unless otherwise stated, my posts will be my personal thoughts and have the same standing as any other member of Caravan and Motorhome Talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodentop Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Check if it has a grease nipple. If so try pushing some in as the grease does tend to slow it down somewhat. Quote 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinf70 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The same happened to me and it was damper got it done for £65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriba320 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I had a faulty damper on my old van, the brakes locked up ripping the shoes off and jamming the drums, luckily I was on a B road and not a motorway. A usual warning if your damper is on the way out are your caravan brakes snatching. Quote When I go on holiday I like to pop my top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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