I would have learned more if the camera had shown what you were actually doing.

Good morning James, thank you for the video! Take care and stay safe 👍😎🇬🇧.

Thanks for a very interesting video. I'm in the process of replacing the pads on my hitch, also after an unexplained breakage of the top pad. The first evidence of a problem was that the hitch didn't want to separate from the tow ball. Once I managed to separate it, the broken top pad fell out. I don't recall any event that might have led to it being damaged, but the van was pre-owned when we acquired it recently. I suspect it might have been cracked for a while, so I'll be visually inspecting the pads more regularly now for signs of cracking/wear. You mentioned accessing the rear pad through the hole in the front of the hitch once the top pad is removed, which I think is much easier. As you said, you just need a Torx screwdriver rather than a socket wrench. Thanks again for the video.

Hi James Very good video, very informative and nice to see real time repairs. Thank you.

Thanks a lot I’ll be sure and get a spare set from now on. I’m new to caravaning so I’ve still got a lot to learn. Thanks again for all your great info. By the way I sat down and watched all the French episodes last night and thoroughly enjoyed them. Cheers 👍

Thanks James, a really helpful video, I would have probably got some new pads, but then wouldn’t have the right tools for the job, but now I know what I need, thanks again 👍.

Very helpful just replaced my pads after watching your very helpful video clip .

Hi James, Interesting seeing the pad set being changed. I’ve had creaking from the hitch on a few occasions. I spoke to Alko at the NEC show in 2019 and they said use brake cleaner to remove the glaze from the pads so I did and it worked. I also purchased a new set of side pads but haven’t had the need to change them as yet. Thanks for the helpful video. Cheers, Rob

Just the video I needed, after being rescued from a racing event and having the caravan towed out by a tractor, the front pad cracked on us too... :-(

Good video you made it easy to follow, thanks

Hello James, Good idea to carry a spare set of pads. We are in France 🇫🇷 at the moment on our way South just to let you know know the door magnet pad you sent me is working fantastic no more pulling and tugging the door to close it now . Trevor & Karen 😁😎👍

Hi James great video mate as usual. Hope I never have to do that job. Small fingers are a must anyway glad you got it done. Happy Camping bud 😎👍 Cheers Paul and Sarah

Hi, Just Bought a New Coachman And The Alco Pads Are Creeking Away Already, Wouldent Have Expected This From A new Caravan, Tow Ball is Clean and Paint Free, Also A couple of Other little Niggles So Will Mention This When We Take It In..

Hi James great video very informative as usual buying a spare set I think is a good idea 👍 😀

Thanks for the video and it's the information I am looking for. Your video was good and I now know it's a possible DIY, though if I may make a constructive suggestion, that you either change the angle of the video during the installation or take some photos during and slide them in the editing of the video to further demonstrate where each pad goes and how. Just trying to help to provide feedback for future videos. Thanks

If they break while away and you can't get the parts then can you still tow without these pads?

Great vid mate I will be doing this job on mine as soo. As I collect it, and what is the hitch lock you use I have to get one soon

Thanks James - really handy and timely vlog. Been reading a lot of FB posts from caravanners with new/recent vans experiencing friction pad failures. Makes me wonder about the materials they're making them from or how long some of these pads have been lying around prior to installation. Useful and helpful vid. Cheers. George and Trish CaravanningMacs

Just come across this video. Wonder if you could tell me the socket set you use as it looks very comprehensive.

Interesting video but isn't the access for the rear fixing meant to be via the hole for the front pad? . Probably make it a lot easier. Rear pad first, then front pads

i can't see what you are doing !

Surely you had some scissors in your van and 😁

Can’t see what you’re doing. Camera is in the wrong place. Video useless.