The Caravan Owners Club

[dylan]

Hi,

I am from South Africa a new to the caravan world. I recently bought myself a 1987 Gypsey 5 caravan as a starter, and my entry in to the world of caravaning.

I decided to check the wheel bearings and brake shoes on my double axle caravan before my first trip, and discovered they had to be replaced.

I replaced the bearings and brake shoes exactly as I took them off, but have now hit a problem. The wheel will turn backward but not foward. I have tried everything I can think of, adjusting the brakes down, releasing the tension on the cable, trying different fitting configurations, and still the wheel seems to be stuck in the foward position as if the brakes are binding.

Please is there someone out there who can assist me with this problem of mine. I even tried contacting the agents, and they say they have never had this problem.