Due to the larger coupling head than a standard caravan, you need to make sure that you leave extra space for it to work safely. Ending Sep at 10:39AM BST 4d 14h. VAT) ADD TO CART INFO. Improves towing stability and provides excellent ride comfort with optimum road safety.
The tow ball clicks into the place and you then push down the clamp handle which forces friction pads against the tow ball. Special tow ball part no CTB.
Typically, this will be two friction pads on either side of the tow ball. Their extensive range of caravan components, accessories and spare parts are engineered to last. Stabiliser Friction Pads. Alko Towball covers.
AL-KO AKS Towball Kit. Spare Wheel Carrier. Ensure towball is clean, dry and free of paint and grease. Towball must be clean, dry and free from paint and grease.
Show: Sort By: Product Compare (0) Al-ko Keyhole Lock. Trailer stabilisers There are two main categories of trailer stabiliser: those which act both horizontally and vertically and stabilisers with lateral action only. It is the latter that are increasingly fitted as standard to most touring caravanners – usually as part of a chassis package manufactured by Al-Ko or BPW. These types of stabilisers are fitted as standard to most newer caravans.
They work by having two small friction pads inside the tow hitch. Which, when a lever is engage grips the towball. For this type of stabiliser to work, the towball must be completely grease free and dry.
Push stabilising handle down. Insert key and turn right to open. Cylinder will come out. An added feature of these caravan stabilisers is a towball and coupling mechanism wear indicator, along with a choice of security devices.
It provides a substantial deterrent against the theft of the caravan and the stabiliser. Designed to lock over the coupling handle, and enabling the stabiliser handle to be lowere the hitch lock can remain on your vehicle even when towing. When not coupled up, insert the safety ball within the coupling head. As I hadn’t this type of socket in my toolkit I had to buy one from my local car accessory store. Made from quality materials these well designed corner steadies ensure that the end user is able to stabilize the caravan or trailer with the minimum of effort.
The Bulldog 200Q caravan stabiliser is an improved version of the 100Q, with a heavier duty leaf spring and a “saddle clamp” for even easier fitment to the caravan.
The commercial twin spring 400Q towing stabiliser features twin leaf spring blades either side of the towball for the ultimate in anti-pitch and anti-snake control. The AKS is available as a retro-fit item from any good caravan dealer at around £3but prices can vary so do shop around. The formula provides total confidence and control when towing a caravan. It is thus generally preferable when retro-fitting to use the stabiliser applicable to the chassis it was designed for.
And neither should be fitted to any chassis that has the older 3degree fully. VAT free of shipping costs. Al-Ko pads very worn with shims already on so have ordered new pads however towed it home with an Audi AQuattro, which had a detachable swan neck tow ball. No noise when towed hence thinking must be something other than Al-Ko stabiliser. Have done lots of towing horse trailers over years never come across a problem like this.
This helps to prevent the caravan or trailer from swaying or snaking, and with some stabilisers, pitching and rolling as well.
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