Retro fit rear stabalizing legs - brand ?

I wil suggest that. I am sure she will be overjoyed.

Hi Bob,

They look like they would stop any forward / backward movement but not side to side. They are a neat bit of gear though.

Actually the ratchet tooth came off my hand brake last week and I tried a lot of quite large caravan repair places in the Riverina and they all shrugged their shoulders and said they never stocked those. I am not sure if new BTs still use this system anymore. Anyway, I found a guy who welded a new tooth on - not sure how strong it will be, so I want to buy a new one complete.

It looks like the handle of a car handbrake. I will make a post and see if anyone knows where to get one. If that enquiry fails, I will ring BT and ask them.

Thanks for your help,

Willie.

Hey Willie

Vehicle Components in Geebung, Brisbane , the manufacturers of the DO35 hitch and Cruisemaster Suspension amongst many other things, also feature a handbrake assembly on their website.Vehicle Components Handbrake

In fact I'm about to go there to collect my BT. They service it each year for me. I have just spoken to Kierran and he told me they don't manufacture the stabilizer jacks, but they do sell the Manutec (which I have) and Alko (red plastic handle).

They should be able to help. Incidentally while you're looking at their website follow the thread to the story of Arthur Goddard, the founder of the company.Arthur Goddard
He's amazing... at age 93 he still comes into the office. Last time i spoke to him, he was busy at the CAD application on his computer.

Cheers

BobH

Bob,

Thanks very much for the handbrake info. I will ring them and find out if they have an agent on my travel route.

I must find out which stabilizer works best and is the easiest to use. Also which one reduces my rear clearance the least. Also ease of installation is important as I am mechanically challenged !

Cheers,

Willie.

Craig,

Do you need the ones on the front ? I was only planning to put them on the back.

Thanks,

Willie

Howdy Mrs Chook,

I just swapped my jockey wheel for one with a flat base. It has not helped.

When and where to is your next trip ?

Thanks,

Willie.

I'm surprised at that Willie as ours is totally steady, even at the back of the van which is our bed end.

We've had our holiday this year :O. A pleasant week at Albany with our WA BOGgers.

Mh

Hi Stephen,

No squeaks, but alas, no passion either.

What brand are your stabilizers ?

Thanks,

Willie.

I'm not sure Willie, they were fitted by BT and there are photos of them on the BT forum about optional equipment.

I've only ever seen two types. One has a bright red, oval shaped handle. Mine aren't that one but either would work. You just need to choose the right length and have a look at how they are attached to the van.

Most van accessory places would have one or the other.

Check this page on my blog for some photos and the support bracket I made, but sorry, no brand name. You will have to scroll right down.

My BT

Hi Michael,

You must have more room than me. I would have no way of storing three of those.

The permanent ones need no space.

Cheers,

Willie.

G'day Mick,

A picture is worth a thousand words. I thought I would lose rear clearance by mounting them under the chassis rails like on all the normal vans. I never thought about mounting them on that rear 'bumper bar'.

The piece of angle is a great idea. Thanks a lot for this helpful info.

Willie.

Exactly the same as ours... been on our van since inception in 2003... 2 at front and 2 at rear. We've had the van a few years now,... don't always use them, particularly "overnighters", and sometimes only use the rear ones.

However, they are definitely worth it. Ours also has the angle to wind them against when travelling.

Regards,

Craig

Alias... Fugly

Same legs as Mick, and similar support bracket

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Stephen,

Thanks for the photos. How is that bracket attached ?

Willie

Two bolts.