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Dec 5th, 2007, 23:06 | #1 |
Lunatic from Wakefield
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Nivomats V Monroe
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would like your opinion on the above, i have nivomats on the rear at the moment, i have had no issues untill recently, i have changed my caravan miro 1286 mtplm 1420. my old van was miro 1102 and mtplm 1300 or there abouts. i havent yet full loaded the new van and last weekend went away with the van not loaded to the maximum , when i hitched up the back end dropped silghtly which is understandable, when i load up for 2 weeks and you take a lot more the back end is going to drop more. i have been offered monroe shocks the ones that u pump up brand new for free , do i stick or twist to monroe. your thoughts please. 1996 850 tdi mike |
Dec 5th, 2007, 23:59 | #2 |
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For the sake of an old fart, translate the acronyms into unladen weight, Gross laden weight, and nosewheel weight, please.
I'm a bit of a git and put my nosewheel weight up to between 70 and 100 lbs (when I have trouble lifting it it's heavy enough) and my Bulldog is done up to nearly twice the manufacturer's settings, and is rigged to put about another 50 to 75 lbs downforce on the bar (getting the tongue in is hard work). The tail goes down when I put it on, but the nivomats jack it up and my headlights point right in less than a mile. Worth it to sail past peasants when PC plod is not looking, no wagging! |
Dec 6th, 2007, 00:14 | #3 |
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i assume that was a spelling mustake and you meant pheasants :-)
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Dec 6th, 2007, 06:38 | #4 |
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hi all
i am not after what my nose weight is , or do i load the van correctly am i legal etc. i have been caravaning for over 30 years so i no a bit about the rules and regs. should have kept this one simple, i will try again for towing purposes nivomat or monroe. thanks mike ps quote This may sound a stupid question but you do know how to load the caravan, don't you?? thanks des this is for you This may sound a stupid question but you do know how to use a computer dont you???? ditto. thanks |
Dec 6th, 2007, 09:18 | #5 | |||
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Which was why this begged the question "do you know how to load the 'van correctly?" An just because you have been doing this for 30 years doesn't mean you have been doing it right for 30 years, does it?? If your shocks have been on the car for x years then they will be "worn" and if 10+ years old with Nivomats they could well be at the stage where they would be due for replacment anyway (nothing to do with the way you load your 'van). And on that basis a set of new free anything would be better than the worn Nivo's... But whichever way you go, I WOULD find out what your vehicles maximum permissible nose weight is (and acquire yourself a tow hook scales), as if you are exceeding it you are liable to find you are not insured and are pulled for some traffic offence or other relating to the excessive load on the vehicle... But Hey!! That's your problem, not mine.. As for computers? I know diddly-squat about computers.. I can bearly hit the keyboard in the right places... Des. . .
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Dec 6th, 2007, 17:32 | #6 | |
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thanks for aLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL that info YET still the question hasent been answered NIVOMAT V MONREO i would like a mod to close the thread please. I MUST LEARN TO KEEP THE QUESTION SIMPLE WHERE DOES IT SAY I HAVE WORN SHOCKS WHERE DOES IT SAY THE SHOCKS ARE 10 + OLD it was a simple question really nivomats v monroe if i wanted a lecture about loading, nose weights i would have asked for one. thanks mike Last edited by outnumbered; Dec 6th, 2007 at 17:37. |
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Dec 6th, 2007, 00:02 | #7 | |
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Your Volvo have a maximum nose weight of probably 75Kg's.. On that basis, i makes no difference as to the change in your caravan as you shouldn't be applying any more weight to the tow hook than you were before. On that basis, you are not loading your new caravan correctly... This may sound a stupid question but you do know how to load the caravan, don't you?? Des. . .
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Dec 6th, 2007, 00:11 | #8 | |
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Dec 6th, 2007, 19:11 | #9 | ||
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Also asking about which kind of shocks is a personal choice thing probably in this case best asked at the Caravan site either real time or find an online one.
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Dec 6th, 2007, 21:18 | #10 | |
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I would suggest that this topic not be locked as an important point has been raised. That of nose weight. Whilst the original poster may wish to brush this particular issue aside for whatever issue, it is vital for anyone towing to know 1) what the maximum nose weight of the vehicle you are using (and the implications of exceeding it) and 2) how to achieve the correct nose weight in the towed caravan or trailer. If you exceed your vehicles maximum permissible nose weight, any vehicle failure related to towing will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner and will void any warranty. You will automatically void your insurance as you are not using your vehicle within the prescribed limits of the vehicle. Furthermore, should you be stopped by the police (here or abroad - especially abroad) you will be given a ticket, fine and points.. Des. . .
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