Caravan Hitch Friction Pad & O-Ring Replacement

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22 күн бұрын

Hi Folks, Now today's video regarding the friction pads is nothing new however I do show you how to replace the hitch o Rings! This not an easy job and you may need a Pencil?
Thanks Phil. PS This was recorded last year 2023.
Please make sure you order the correct O-Rings for your Hitch.
Here is where I ordered the O-Ring's from Hale Owens Caravan Centre.
www.halesowencaravancentre.co...

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@paulandsarahcaravanlife 21 күн бұрын

Hi phil thanks for sharing. Ours don't need to be done just yet but will keep this video in mind when it comes to me doing ours . cheers Paul and Sarah

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi Paul you are welcome. All these little How to Videos help at some point. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@busterboy7505 21 күн бұрын

Cheers Phil, I cleaned our caravan pads last year with a tip from Graham the caravan vloggers, put a pad in your drill and let the drill do the turning while holding the wet and dry with the other hand works a treat, I didn’t know about the o ring thing though thanks for that Phil, 👍👍.

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi BB. I know there are lots tips on the friction pads. I recorded this last year and was about to put it out when 4 other Vloggers did it. I withheld till this year. Yes I was not aware of the O Rings either till they knackered on me😂. By the way the pencil trick does work. Thanks Phil🙂👍

@glenturner2312 21 күн бұрын

Great video Phil, you're bang right regarding the 0 rings .I had the same problem I messed about for ages trying with various screwdriver etc, and was getting desperate. I then used a pen top that was roughly the same diameter as the ring. Thankfully, it worked a treat. 😂😂😂

@lostweekendscaravan 20 күн бұрын

Hi Glen. Thanks for watching. Like you I messed around for ages until I got the tip. plus I was unaware of the rings until they fell out. All working now. Enjoy your season. Phil🙂👍

@HitchUpAndTow 19 күн бұрын

Great video Phil. Maybe a body cam would have helped with the filming LOL. Stay safe Mark & Coral

@lostweekendscaravan 19 күн бұрын

Hi Mark maybe your right. Thanks Phil🙂👍

@robswiseways5697 20 күн бұрын

Good tips there Phil 👍. Cleaned my pads about five times in 11 years because of creaking. Creaking always stops it once they’re clean. Didn’t know there are O rings in there, must look at them next time I take the pads out. Cheers Rob 😀

@lostweekendscaravan 20 күн бұрын

Hi Rob n Gail. I guess you would have o rings in the hitch. Hope all is well. Phil & Juliet🙂👍

@gavinstreetie1473 13 күн бұрын

I remember those o rings 😂😂 never done on mine but I did witness a dealer having a spot of bother with the same issue , he did use some language that I’ve never heard before 😂😂

@lostweekendscaravan 13 күн бұрын

Hi Gav. Hope all is well. Yes the o rings are a pain in the butt. Took me hours to get the rings in. Thanks Phil🙂👍

@colinrimmer789 21 күн бұрын

Hi Phil great tip for fitting the ‘O’ Rings 👍😁

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi Colin Thanks. I got your message and will ring you soon. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@noormancrabb6428 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for another informative video. As yet I haven’t had to replace my pads. I must remember to keep a pencil in the caravan.

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi Noorman. The o-rings are a bugger to replace. I was luck as I was not aware of the O-Rings but there was a Caravan Engineer on our storage who explained it all to me. Thanks Phil👍🙂

@glyn829 21 күн бұрын

Nice one Phil ive not had to do that yet fortunately.. didn't quite catch how the friction pad came out .. do you just push it from where the cap csme off cheers Glyn

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi Glyn. Yes remove the caps and carefully push out the pads. Make sure the hitch is fully upright when doing so. Hope this helps. Phil👍🙂

@joegilbey4624 21 күн бұрын

Thanks Phil for another good video, do you know if this should be picked up at annual service ?

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi Joe. Good question. I have never had it checked when mine was serviced. I would suggest you mention it to the Engineer and they will check it for you. You never see an Engineer check the roof either? Thanks Phil👍🙂

@joegilbey4624 21 күн бұрын

@@lostweekendscaravan thanks again Phil, I will ask at service as I have sausage fingers, I’m not great at fiddly wee jobs like that 👍

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

Hi Joe we can't be handy at everything👍. Thanks Phil🙂👍

@totaltouring829 21 күн бұрын

Isn’t there three parts to the hitch , the top plate that you have to screw in. Am sorry to ask as I’ve mine to change as it grinds when towing.

@lostweekendscaravan 21 күн бұрын

HI TT yes there are front, rear and top plate. I didn't film them as they did not need changing. I will record those when I need to replace them. So far so good. Thanks Phil👍🙂