Replacing a broken ALKO hitch gaiter

[@Ronin6069]

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. 😀👍

[@olliebodman9771]

Always put off doing things like this, but video is a real help 👍👍

[@geoffclarke9157]

Great video,clear and concise.

[@ianwashere9138]

Great video as usual dan thanks ian and sue

[@RobOutdoor]

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😂

[@TheTrudgians]

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. 👍

[@davidmckay4273]

Can you tell me the length of the M12 stud

[@TheTrudgians]

Same length as the dowel - 48mm 👍

[@davidmckay4273]

@@TheTrudgians Thanks

[@Ronin6069]

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. 😀👍

[@bobbiesox1981]

Very helpful.

[@BrianHenners]

Great stuff

[@DJSYKOBass]

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

[@TheTrudgians]

Glad to help

[@grantmayos9639]

Good stuff mate. Informative as usual. Well done.

[@TheTrudgians]

Thanks 👍

[@barbsdee3831]

Brilliant you make it all look so easy. I think I’d ask the dealer to do this form me! 😱

[@TheTrudgians]

You can do it! It’s not that bad

[@tonywright3051]

This is a great tutorial Dan, just perfect.

[@TheTrudgians]

Glad it was helpful!

[@steveone9375]

Perfect thank you very much

[@TheTrudgians]

You're welcome!

[@BillyGraham-e4z]

Hi Dan, where do you get Allpurpose Lithium grease from?

[@TheTrudgians]

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. 👍

[@BillyGraham-e4z]

@@TheTrudgians Thxs very much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@andylyon8487]

Really helpful video......as always, thank you

[@pristinekleencleaning]

Love these types of videos Dan so helpful and interesting, “ good to know “ style of videos

[@vincejenkins1143]

Great job Dan. Useful to know where a video is on line!

[@busterboy7505]

Very helpful Dan, thank you very much 👍👍.

[@colinmossman8812]

Great video, I wouldn't have known about using the dowel to hold the damper in place, thank you 😊

[@noormancrabb6428]

Thanks for a very useful video.

[@dianegregory6562]

This is a great vlog so useful xx

[@anthonygardham4573]

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.

[@TheTrudgians]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Ad-ventures-out]

I hope i never have to do this on my Bailey but its good to know this video exists if i do. Thanks.

[@TheTrudgians]

It’s not too bad. Rather this than changing a wheel. 😂

[@robt5457]

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!

[@TheTrudgians]

Glad to be of help, all the bits and bobs you need are listed in the description, including the swear jar!!

[@robt5457]

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?

[@jackdec1]

Great video Dan,my gaiter will not fit back into the hitch part cannot understand why

[@TheTrudgians]

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.

[@jackdec1]

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

[@damienkeane5305]

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...

[@davidlewins4631]

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?

[@TheTrudgians]

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.

[@damienkeane5305]

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...

[@DavidMcluckie-x5o]

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

[@jackdec1]

David did the Glue really work as I have the same problem

[@TheTrudgians]

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.