Hi Dan, we are currently on a trip away and watched with interest your video on replacing the hitch gator. Then "bless" a couple of days later we found that grease was coming out of a small hole in our gaiter! So your timing on how to fit a new one was perfect. I will be replacing it as soon as we get home, thank you again as always for a very useful video!
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Glad to be of help, all the bits and bobs you need are listed in the description, including the swear jar!!
@robt5457Ай бұрын
Hi Dan, thank I have checked the list it is perfect. However on checking j found that the grease was coming out of one of the breath holes, so it's not split. It does however make noise at low speed, Al the pads look good so I may try shimming the pads out. But why so much grease escaping any ideas?
@barbsdee3831Ай бұрын
Brilliant you make it all look so easy. I think I’d ask the dealer to do this form me! 😱
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
You can do it! It’s not that bad
@tonywright3051Ай бұрын
This is a great tutorial Dan, just perfect.
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DJSYKOBassАй бұрын
Yeah now thats a job that needs doing on mine thanks for the detailed instructional video bits will soon be on order not long to go until camping at Silverstone for the MotoGP
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Glad to help
@Ad-ventures-outАй бұрын
I hope i never have to do this on my Bailey but its good to know this video exists if i do. Thanks.
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
It’s not too bad. Rather this than changing a wheel. 😂
@vincejenkins1143Ай бұрын
Great job Dan. Useful to know where a video is on line!
@RobOutdoorАй бұрын
Excellent video as usual Dan. You don't fancy changing the damper do you? Mine has gone and I'm scared to do it myself so your videos would really help😂
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Ha, no - I’m sure there are some videos on how to replace the damper, it shouldn’t be too difficult, once you know the tricks. 👍
@bobbiesox19812 күн бұрын
Very helpful.
@colinmossman8812Ай бұрын
Great video, I wouldn't have known about using the dowel to hold the damper in place, thank you 😊
@Ronin6069Ай бұрын
What a very well put together video. After one watch, I feel that I could do this with confidence. it helps that you make and present these videos in a great and concise way making it easy to understand that instills confidence in ones own ability to to this. Thank you kind sir. Keep making these very informative videos and we'll keep watching. A massive thank you. 😀👍
@anthonygardham4573Ай бұрын
Thanks once again Dan. Another great and informative video that is very useful. The dowel tip is simply brilliant. Looking forward to the video on the internal water tank work around.
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@andylyon8487Ай бұрын
Really helpful video......as always, thank you
@grantmayos9639Ай бұрын
Good stuff mate. Informative as usual. Well done.
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@olliebodman9771Ай бұрын
Always put off doing things like this, but video is a real help 👍👍
@ianwashere9138Ай бұрын
Great video as usual dan thanks ian and sue
@pristinekleencleaningАй бұрын
Love these types of videos Dan so helpful and interesting, “ good to know “ style of videos
@steveone9375Ай бұрын
Perfect thank you very much
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
You're welcome!
@geoffclarke9157Ай бұрын
Great video,clear and concise.
@jackdec1Ай бұрын
Great video Dan,my gaiter will not fit back into the hitch part cannot understand why
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Ok, make sure you have the correct one, there are literally hundreds of variations, also do the hot water trick, that was the only way I could get mine back over the plastic retaining ring.
@jackdec1Ай бұрын
The gaiter had come away from the hitch and for the life of me I cannot get to go back on or stay in position .I don't want dirt to get in to it.Any other tips for this
@BrianHennersАй бұрын
Great stuff
@busterboy7505Ай бұрын
Very helpful Dan, thank you very much 👍👍.
@DavidMcluckie-x5oАй бұрын
on a 1 yr old caravan the gaitor has been split by a snapped front retaining ring which holds the gaiter forward against the hitchhead usually caused by an emergency stop with caravan on and splits it probly jagged in side gaitor you have fitted new part without retaining ring the gaitor will not stay forward exposing drawbar shaft to debris i had same problem superglued it to hitchhead
@jackdec1Ай бұрын
David did the Glue really work as I have the same problem
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Hi David, ive visited the local caravan dealership, asked the technicians to verify my installation of this gaiter, and they have both confirmed this is correct, indeed this gaiter on the ALKO AKS3004 has no front retaining clip. Ive looked at the Swift, Bailey and Adria hitch heads today - they are all exactly the same as what I have demonstrated here. Hope that helps.
@noormancrabb6428Ай бұрын
Thanks for a very useful video.
@dianegregory6562Ай бұрын
This is a great vlog so useful xx
@damienkeane5305Ай бұрын
Very helpful as always..really enjoy watching your channel very helpfull ...have you ever done any videos on the whalemaster water connection..I'm having really annoying issues with mine..keeps running on and off every few mins..can't get to the bottom of it...Happy caravaning...
@davidlewins4631Ай бұрын
If this were me, I would be looking for a leak in the water pipes, partly because I'm always concerned about possible water where it shouldn't be! Also though it means that the pump is not holding pressure. Like when you open a tap, the pump starts to re pressure the system. Another possible reason maybe the pressure valve could be letting water flow back? And need replacing, not so sure if this is a possibility? But could it be worth checking?
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
We have the same issue, and I needed to adjust the pressure screw on the back of the housing. But, it changes depending if we are on EHU or off grid. Ive purchased the Whalemaster IC unit, to see if this stops the switch on every 15mins or so and I have just had the kitchen tap replaced too, as this had a very minimal leak. I'll report back if this cures it.
@damienkeane5305Ай бұрын
It's strange really..I went through the calibration process once I repaired the crack on the inlet pipe outside..but still nit sorted..where is the pressure screw located..is it inside the yellow box just on the inside of the connect point...
@user-zq9cs4zm9wАй бұрын
Hi Dan, where do you get Allpurpose Lithium grease from?
@TheTrudgiansАй бұрын
Hi, you can find it quite easily on Amazon. Depending on what cartridge size your grease gun accepts will dictate what is available. The grease gun I listed in the shopping list does come with lithium I believe. 👍
@user-zq9cs4zm9wАй бұрын
@@TheTrudgians Thxs very much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Ronin6069Ай бұрын
What a very well put together video. After one watch, I feel that I could do this with confidence. it helps that you make and present these videos in a great and concise way making it easy to understand that instills confidence in ones own ability to to this. Thank you kind sir. Keep making these very informative videos and we'll keep watching. A massive thank you. 😀👍