Thread: Towing my caravan with my D2 is very ordinary

Thanks Kelvin yep they work

I'd definitely give that adjustable tongue a go. Dropping the towball should help. The towball weight is in the ball park some would say a bit light and as you have shown, dropping the ball height will also drop some of the ball weight. You may need to go through the process again. I'd be loading the caravan with weight forward. Do you have a water tank? Will that help with weight distribution?

Thanks Slug Burner, I have a HR drop down hitch which I need to measure to see if its lower than LR one. I have a water tank on the van and yeah I think I'll fill it to see if it makes a difference. It should put a bit more on the ball as its well forward of the axles. I will give that a try when I get a chance.
Thanks Steve

FWIW from the hitch its 4.3m to the centre of the axles,,
IMHO more weight will only mask the problem,,

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

FWIW from the hitch its 4.3m to the centre of the axles,,
IMHO more weight will only mask the problem,,

So what is the problem? Better still what is the solution to the problem if putting more weight on the ball is only masking it?

the problem?
caravan manufacturers that (still) don't care?
(my money's on this)
old age?
lack of maintenance?

If we take the D2 as not responsible --
it must be the trailer yes?

and if my 20 year old 1.7T dual axle tows without drama,
with an 80kg ball weight
why doesn't Sharkee's if we use your "just keep adding more" theory?

with a history of blowing tyres its not ball weight thats the problem,,,

somethings out of alignment,,,, or the van has some weird aero stuff happening,, but that wont blow tyres,,

I'm going to, if I get time this weekend fill the water tank up and change the hitch to see if it makes a difference.

Oh and get the measuring tape and straight edge out as well.