At last I've got my little Eriba Triton 420 !
Now Ime finding Ime worried about it being A 2004
Model how good would its anti snake thing be ?
Never used to worry about anything years ago it comes with age I think ha

They tow really well when loaded correctly a Triton that age is probably fitted with an AlKo AKS1300 Stabiliser

Download the handbook here if you don't have one.

AlKo AKS1300 Stabiliser

Brought the 420 gt home yesterday 90 miles empty
All but awning inside van middle area 50-55 mph no problem except
For let's call it a graunching noise coming from hitch area, read it could be dust needs brake spray
Whatever ,
I've arranged to get it checked out re peace of mind

Remove any paint or rust from the towball and clean the hitch stabilizer pads with fine sandpaper and clean everything to remove dust.

If you can raise and lower the stabiliser locking handle with little or no effort - whilst the hitch is on the towball - then it is likely the friction pads in the stabilser are worn out - or missing. On the Alko 1300 they simply drift out from the outside and can be easily replaced. Otherwise as stated, dirt, rust etc all need to be cleaned out.

Can't help with the snaking question but I have to agree with the worrying more with age.

Alan

Most chances of snaking can be reduced by careful loading, correct nose weight and correct tyre pressures. A stabiliser will not stop a badly loaded caravan from snaking.

Also look ahead, a prime spot for snaking is a long downhill stretch with a wind exposed section at the bottom of the hill, often a river or motorway bridge. It's tempting to lift off the gas and allow the speed to rise, but if you get overtaken at the bottom by a big vehicle that can be enough to start it off. ( speaking from early experience)

Quote: Ray Lawrence wrote in post #7

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.............a prime spot for snaking is a long downhill stretch with a wind exposed section at the bottom of the hill, often a river or motorway bridge.

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Got my 2004 triton 420 gt on Thursday , now watching that snaking Vidio
And looking at various comments mm
Seriously thinking on giving caravans up & moving it on , shame it's a little beauty.

Thanks your comments are reassuring, I drove Back from AL doing 50-55 mph uphill
and downhill and that's long downhill stretches y the coast
Thanks again

We were really nervous at first, but even in terrible wind conditions my husband says he's never felt the van doing anything worrying and we're starti g to feel much more confident. Just take your time.