bobbo Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Can anyone advise, our motorhome is a Niesmann & Bischoff ARTO 59 which has fairly low slung GRP bodywork and the tarmac drive to our house rises up in a gentle curve but it still hits the towbar which we fitted. Any ideas which may help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Would it be possible to reverse up the drive. Chas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel E Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 This is a perennial problem with coach built motorhomes with long overhangs behind the rear wheels. Unfortunately there is no simple solution as the tow ball has to be at a specific height above ground (within a small + or -) otherwise the trailer nose or tail hits the ground instead. Even a detachable tow ball doesn't really help as the electrical connections are still fixed in place. Sorry to be so negative. Backing up the drive may help, but you'll probably have the same problem when exiting. We could never get our Mobilvetta on the Hovercraft because the ramp was too steep and too sudden a change of gradient. So for others: if you plan on towing, be very wary of long overhangs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detourer Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Probably a good job the towbar is there then :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel E Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 detourer - not necessarily becasue the whole tow bar frame lowers the back of the vehicle making it that much more likely to ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjphillips Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 How about a couple of home made ramps to to put down when you come & go.You should be able to draw a scale diagram to give an idea on shape size & length needed to clear the towbar at the point of contact with the road.Possibly load or unload the boot outside in the road before going onto the drive!! (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1ntersun Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi, You may be able to fit airsprings to the back of the van. I have them fitted to mine because of the same problem.I can adjust the pressure in seconds and raise or lower the back 3 inches. It also improves the ride when loaded ( not overloaded )I was also worried if we grounded when getting on and of the ferry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixters other half Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi Bobbo, nice to know there is another N+B owner on the forum. Our Clou has a tow bar and the designers obviously knew about the grounding problems as they have fitted two heavy duty wear rollers on the sides which take the punishment. Not quite sure what happens when they wear away though!! This grounding is a permant problem with entry on and off roads I suffered more towing a caravan (Naughty word sorry) than I do now with the MH, but you really need to have your eyes peeled when approaching site entrances. At least you can do something about your own home entrance VoH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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