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Offline Patr80l

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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #25 on: April 30, 2014, 05:52:46 PM »
If I don't unhitch the Hawk I can't open the rear doors  of the Patrol.   It was even worse with the Lift-up rear hatch of the Touareg.
I had always unhitched until our last trip when we pulled over late one night into a highway rest area on the Stuart Highway and kept the trailer hitched.  I must admit it made a quick, early departure the next day a lot easier.   
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #26 on: April 30, 2014, 10:47:48 PM »
My stabiliser legs don't reach the ground...

Have to carry around a bunch of wooden blocks to put under them.

Always unhitch, chock, and put the legs down though.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #27 on: April 30, 2014, 10:49:38 PM »
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My stabiliser legs don't reach the ground...
buy some that are the right length then ???
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #28 on: April 30, 2014, 11:15:38 PM »
Quote from: johnyd on April 30, 2014, 10:47:48 PM
My stabiliser legs don't reach the ground...

Have to carry around a bunch of wooden blocks to put under them.

Always unhitch, chock, and put the legs down though.

I wouldn't think you would need them if you stay connected though - well we sure don't and the camper is level anyway with the height of the Paj.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #29 on: May 01, 2014, 07:24:50 AM »
We always unhitch. It's easier to get the camper level.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #30 on: May 01, 2014, 08:26:01 AM »

Quote from: Sawed-Off on May 01, 2014, 07:24:50 AM
We always unhitch. It's easier to get the camper level.
same, plus I find I have trouble swinging the stabilizers through their arch on many occasions and have to use the jockey wheel to raise/lower the front or back to get them down.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #31 on: May 01, 2014, 09:41:31 AM »
Always unhitch. Can't open the Prado rear door as the Cub stone guard and brake get in way.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #32 on: May 01, 2014, 10:05:02 AM »
For a quick overnight I don't bother, as no probs opening the rear of the Jackaroo over the OzHitch.  ;D
However, as Lost and others say, it can be a PITA stepping over draw bar / walking around car, so will sometimes do so anyway, if time and space are not considerations.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #33 on: May 01, 2014, 10:12:51 AM »
We do a lot of overnighters, so we stay hitched when possible as it's a time saver. If we can't get level while hitched then we'll unhitch. We always drop the stabilisers as that stops any bounce from the suspension. We've done the same with both our Ulti and CC.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #34 on: May 01, 2014, 04:23:38 PM »
For overnighters we will stay hitched unless needed to level up the camper. Generally unhitch for longer stays as it gives easier access to the rear of the Prado.

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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #35 on: May 03, 2014, 07:36:58 AM »
Quote from: Tareepato on April 29, 2014, 07:15:54 PM
Have had one trip in our new hard floor,just assumed it was best to unhook as the tug would be needed.
We were on a slight downslope so I went overboard,handbrake on hard,wheels chocked and all 4 stabiliser legs down. Still my better half was concerned as she thought the fence before the drop to the ocean did not look strong enough to stop us.

Guess what, nothing happened but we had a great time.

Mind if I ask where this is? Looks nice!!
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #36 on: May 03, 2014, 08:21:28 AM »
C'Van park @ Bonny Hills NSW, & yep it's a great spot.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #37 on: May 04, 2014, 07:05:17 PM »
Thanks mate!!!
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #38 on: May 04, 2014, 07:18:56 PM »
Quote from: kiva on May 01, 2014, 10:12:51 AM
We always drop the stabilisers as that stops any bounce from the suspension.

I generally try to use this to my advantage after the kids are asleep  ;D ;D

In all seriousness, we have only ever used the camper at any one spot for a minimum of 2 nights so I have always unhitched.

The rear door of the Prado hits the stone guard and the brake lever, so I would unhitch anyway I suspect. It doesn't take long to re-connect the camper, using the reversing camera.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #39 on: May 04, 2014, 07:45:51 PM »
With our hard floor CT we always un hitch to allow for using the jockey wheel for levelling. It would be have to be dead level on an over nighter not to.

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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #40 on: May 05, 2014, 07:48:37 AM »
Only leave it attached for a quick overnighter when on a run to a destination, otherwise fully undone with the four stabilisers down

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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #41 on: May 05, 2014, 08:02:07 AM »
If there is no obstruction to others then I stayed hitched on an overnighter.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #42 on: May 05, 2014, 09:10:38 PM »
We always unhitch.
I dont remember a time we have been able to level our swag whilst still hitched.
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Re: Unhitching the CT prior to setting up - Pro's and Cons
« Reply #43 on: May 05, 2014, 09:50:32 PM »
It takes less than 5 minutes to hitch or unhitch ... so I unhitch ... no problems ... sorted.
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