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Fumar2 · Joined: 02 Sep 2015 Posts: 2

I'm new to the forum so firstly I liked to say hello to all. I've inherited a 1970 Thomson Glen the Caravan and Chasis is in a pretty good condition, good rub down and paint will get it shipshape, but the Aframe is shot. I have a welder who can replace A frame was just wondering if anyone knew of someone in the Fareham,Portsmouth,Southampton area who could refurbish the original B&B tow hitch/handbrake/jockey wheel gubbins lump (if I can ever shift the bolts on the bugger!). Any advice would be grateful received. Many thanks. Stuart.

christine lowery · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:58 pm Post subject:

google Thomson caravans there is a lot of info on the Thomson web site and there is a great facebook site as well
The B&B hitch is straight forward springs are still around as are dampers all on ebay usualy a good clean and oil will get you away
christine Smile

Fumar2 · Joined: 02 Sep 2015 Posts: 2

Thanks for that. Since posting I have been coating hitch bits and bobs in penetrating fluids and such so shall see how things go. Smile

christine lowery · Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:14 pm Post subject:

your Thomson will have a B&B beta hitch the handle on the hitch will move up and down when the side locking clip is opened the head unit has a tounge inside the ball of the hitch and it is that witch hold the caravan onto a tow ball
to dismantle the unit remove the through bolt under the handle and the unit will come apart there are 3 springs in the head unit its easy when you know what your doing Smile