Why do the aussies and yanks insist on 1015percent towball weight, while the. The universal coupling combines a separate 50mm ball and. Our antiskid clutch systems aks 0, 3004 and 3504 offer even more safety. Alko alko style towball for aks caravan stabiliser hitches. Towing accessories such as tow strap, tow rope, tow ball mounts, tow ball spanner, trailer couplings, trailer bearings, trailer hub kits, jockey wheel, wheel clamps, u bolts, towing mirror and tow hitches are available. Brand new alko ratchet jockey wheel and ratchet handle.
Whilst the tow ball may be different to most, it is necessary for my vans coupling, as with all tow balls they need to be replaced intermittently for safety and in the case of the alko coupling stability. Ok, i bought my 2001 td4 in january, hence i havent towed the caravan with it yet, my caravan has an alko stabiliser as well, my td4 has a standard tow ball with about 12 spacer behind it, will i have clearance problems with the standard tow ball and stabiliser. This 50mm, high reach tow ball from maypole, provides clearance for caravan couplings with integral stabilisers. The company is best known for its high quality running gear range, including axles, brakes and suspension products. Mike, just been out and measured them, alko tow ball sticks out an extra 2cm and is 2cm taller.
The coupling establishes the connection between the towing vehicle and the trailer. On road, this arrangement can cause trailer sway, reduced steering and braking responsiveness and misaligned headlamps. The tow ball will be compatible with alko and winterhoff hitches and is. If you have an alko hitch, measure to the centre of the red dot on the side of where the tow ball sits as this is roughly within a couple of millimetres of the centre of the tow ball if its between 385mm and 455mm you are ok. This enables caravans and trailers of all styles to handle australias. Towballs and hitch couplings for your caravan or trailer.
Alko international pty ltd manufactures, markets and distributes a comprehensive range of products for the trailer, caravan and rv markets in australia and new zealand. This towball cover has been designed to fit the extended body of the alko towball and will help to keep the towball clean and free of grease. Towing speed is the main reason for the difference and that makes the australian practice something of a misfit, allan whiting from outback travel australia reports. According to the australian design rules, the tow ball height should be anywhere between 350 mm and 460 mm from the ground. In passing, for owners of vintage caravans or older, cosseted, handed down through the family caravans, problems arise because the chassis height was lower in those days, hence the hitch height was lower. Sep 16, 2014 its very important if you have an alko stabilser hitch to have a alko towball. A standard towball should not be used with any alko hitch stabiliser as the design of the alko hitch requires a greater height under the actual ball. Why do the aussies and yanks insist on 1015percent towball weight, while the europeans are content with around six percent. There must be a minimum of 60mm depth from the centre of the towball to the.
Its very important if you have an alko stabilser hitch to have a alko towball. How to guide accessories witter towbars uk tow bar fitters. It encourages the interchange of views on the merits of models of caravan, makes of tow car, accessories, caravan sites, caravan clubs, and other related topics. Aks antirotation 50mm tow ball plate for lug type tow bar 75mm wide. Alko towball cover with reflector alko part number 585208. Height of tow vehicles ball centre above ground is specified to be between 350mm and 420mm when laden. With advancing technology, the use of alko esc and dexter dsc. This will give as much as 300mm in height variation by having it inserted into the receiver hitch, or rotated 180. These cm trailers towballs are especially designed to be used on nz fixed tongue 75mm wide these 50mm towballs and locking plates are a manufacturers madatory requirement for use with the imported european caravans fitted with the alko aks stabiliser couplings. Step by step guide to perfectly hitch up your caravan published in caravan guard news, caravanning top tips, videos on 24072017 71 comments a correctly connected tow vehicle and caravan will make sure you have a stress free journey as well as minimising the risk of any towing related incidents, such as detachments.
As for damage to a a frame covers etc, provided the car is to spec, then that is down to the driver. The image shown is for illustration only and the actual cover may vary in appearance slightly. Towball heights pf jones witter tow bars, westfalia towbars. Alko aks tow ball retention plate caravan rv camping. In all instances it is imperative that the correct towball height specification is met. The adjuster screw on an alko tow ball coupling is designed to minimise the design clearance of the tow ball within the coupling socket. These monitors need to be visible whilst you are driving and indicate. Once loaded, adjust the caravan so it is level using the jockey wheel and measure the height of the hitch.
Alko high rise towball, towball, coupling, plunger coupling, lever coupling, off road coupling, over ride brake coupling, electric brake coupling. This alko compatible towball is suitable for all alko stabiliser hitches and suits a standard flanged towbar, mounted with 2 x m16 24mm spanner bolts. Like a seesaw, this weight transfer causes the front suspension to lift. If your daughter does get an alko ball, she will need a specific tow ball cover. Mechanical coupling devices of motor vehicles and their trailers and their attachment to those vehicles annex vii section 2. Towball weight and trailer stability outback travel australia. The dixon bate and bradley ranges of towing components are part of the extensive range of products from alko. The comprehensive vehicle technology catalogue is alko. Our swan neck towball cover provides protection of the towball for any swan neck towbar. Bosch, alko and dexter have introduced esc systems down under. Rv warehouse was established in 2007 and are specialists in caravan repairs, caravan servicing and accessory installations.
We stock alko towballs, eu approved high reach towball fittings and couplings. With the tow ball now beneath the hitch of the caravan its time to start. The difference between a towball height of 510mm on a long suspension travel vehicle and a fully laden caravan or trailer with a coupling height of 385 will be 125mm. Trailer hitch centre height should be 385 to 455 mm also when laden. Colours vary, do not buy this item if you are unhappy of receiving a different colour than what is advertised. Make sure your next journey with your caravan or trailer is stressfree with an allko hitch from this range of mobile and touring caravan parts. Understanding all about tow ball height caravan chronicles.
The tow ball is bolted onto the towbar with two 24mm bolts, although some variations have four bolts. As for damage to a a frame covers etc, provided the car is to spec, then that is down to the driver not reading the road ahead properly. Brand new genuine alko stabiliser alko towball alko. This provides optimum towball weight under situations where the load centre is varied. Oct 02, 2010 the eu regs are designed to reduce the possibility of a mismatch between tow ball height and the trailer hitch, by setting a standardised range of loaded tow ball heights. You may be on this page looking for alko hitch spares be that something as simple but essential as a bolt for your alko hitch damper or a drawbar gaiter for your alko hitch. Alko australia mid height 50mm towball and locking plate, only to be used on caravans fitted with electric drum brakes and the winterhoff ws3000 couplings company about us. Step by step guide to perfectly hitch up your caravan.
When coupled to a vehicle, the trailers total ball weight is applied directly onto the rear of the vehicle between the rear axle and tow ball. The cutting height can be adjusted centrally from 20 mm to 80 mm in 6 stages. Very good product, but dont hide the mounting screws down inside one of the sockets. Essential item for all caravans with the alko antisway stabilizing coupling. Mar 16, 2018 this is just a quick video as we have seen that in many facebook groups that people are unaware of what to do when you purchase a brand new tow bar for your vehicle. Please be aware that an alko hitch needs an alko compatible.
This is just a quick video as we have seen that in many facebook groups that people are unaware of what to do when you purchase a brand new tow bar for your vehicle. The adjuster is not designed to compensate for a tow ball that is under size. The difference between a towball height of 510mm on a long suspension travel vehicle and a fully laden caravan or trailer with a. Towbar types towbarsuk the uks premium and leading tow. The alko towball type has a slightly extended neck compared with a standard 50mm ball, to give clearance for the stabiliser head. With a solo by alko lawn tractor, you experience an emotional experience. Alko spares parts you can find alko brake drums, corner steadies and pressure pads for you alko caravan chassis accessories. Reading this thread its stated that the tow ball height should be between 395 465 above the ground, my tow bar witter just reaches the lower figure unloaded. It is not a removable type towbar, but its versatility allows for many types of tow ball mounted accessories. Aug 22, 2012 reading this thread its stated that the tow ball height should be between 395 465 above the ground, my tow bar witter just reaches the lower figure unloaded. This is for alko stabilisers as apposed to couplin g head s there must be enough.
The compact entrylevel lawn tractor from the comfort line with a cutting width of 93 cm, is perfect for efficiently and quickly mowing medium sized gardens. Provides clearance for caravan couplings with integral stabilizer alko and winterhoff. Alko towball cover available at caravan accessory shop. The alko aks tow ball retention plate is designed to stop rotation of your towball ball. To ensure safe travel and safe coupling using alko stabilisers, the following. Lawn tractors and ride on mowers built by the experts alko. Ball couplings are by far the most common form of hitch used to. Alko towball for caravan stabiliser hitch towsure brand. Fitting a spacer will not make any difference regarding the tow hitch fitting correctly and may put an extra unacceptable strain on your towbar. Alko aks high rise 50mm tow ball outback equipment. Maypole high reach towball 50mm tow ball leisureshopdirect. It encourages the interchange of views on the merits of models of caravan, makes of tow car, accessories. If you have a tow vehicle with soft rear suspension, fit adjustable pressure airbags so it sits level before the van is attached.
Cast from robust, black finished steel this tow ball will be durable and reliable when towing your caravan or trailer. Alko stablizer towball access helpadvice landyzone. Here are seven laws that affect your driving when towing a trailer that you may. This ball should always be used if an alko stabiliser coupling is fitted to the trailer.
And you can purchase any of these in the comforts of your home with our click and collect website. A selection of towballs and hitch couplings for you caravan. Achieve optimum towing security with this 50mm aks anitrotation tow ball from alko, featuring a hig rise design and coming in smooth black. Caravansplus alko aks towball retention plate tow ball. The height of the towbar directly affects the vehicles towing capacity. In europe the tow ball height and trailer hitch height are covered by ec directive 9420ec titled. The eu regs are designed to reduce the possibility of a mismatch between tow ball height and the trailer hitch, by setting a standardised range of loaded tow ball heights. Fits into the ball socket on your trailer coupling, preventing your trailer from getting hitched to a vehicle.
Careful attention should be paid to the ball size in the case of excessive wear. The difference between a towball height of 350mm and a vehicle fully laden with a coupling height of 510mm on an unladen caravan or trailer is 170mm. Removable towbars are popular among drivers who dont want the aesthetics of. But the down ball load rating decreases, to 180kgs, when towing a trailer over 2,500kg. Genuine alko towball this towball is manufactured by alko and machined to allow free articulation of the coupling head. On this page you will find a wide range of tow ball and towing accessories from a new tow ball to drop plates, towball spacers to hi tensile bolts. I checked witter web site and they state as link, that shows my tow bar specs which is right. Jul 28, 2010 if the caravan is level or slightly nose down and the tow ball height is within limits, everything should be ok. The tow ball will be compatible with alko and winterhoff hitches and is suitable for towing with nose weights of up to 350kg. Stabilisers, trailers, cycle carriers, bumper protectors and others are all mounted between the towbar and ball. Suitable for use with a 75mm wide lug type tow bar, it fits between your ball and the tow bar tongue.
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