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Personbigsox
05/10/2012 at 4:53pm
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hi,folks can someone let me know what type of alko hitch is fitted on a bailey 1996 beachcomber 440.i cant see any model number, on the side it says max load 3000kg.i would like to purchase a lock and im not sure whitch one.i know l will need to change the tow-ball on car thanks john.

 

 

 

 


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Is it a stabiliser hitch?

Single red handle on the side or Twin handle thats fixed to both sides?

Alko hitches..

Which one?

If it is a stabiliser one you need the alko flanged ball which has more clearance around the next.

This only applies to flanged towballs though, Swan neck or detachable balls are OK.



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Personbigsox
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twin handel fixed both sides must be 2004 or 3004.which lock is best lookig at a stronghold.thanks


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They are much of a muchness.

With a bit of planning they can all be easily overcome if your determined enough.

Bulldog, Milenco, Purpleline, SAS, Pyramid etc..

Avoid the cheapy cheapy ones, Like the ones that use a disclock. Little protection and you can learn howto open them on yourtube...


The dedicated lock doesnt seem to do well either, Mines still in the box. Never even tried it.

I use the purpleline locks. Saracen hitchlock and Nemesis wheelclamp.

With these fitted and the fact most of the vans near mine are newer, I hope will keep the thieves away.

No point fitting as £1000 hitchlock when all they do is clamp 2 plates around it and tow it off with the lock still attached.


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look here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STRONGHOLD-ALKO-AK130-160-AKS-1300-2004-3004-3503-HITCH-LOCK-/170676393933?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item27bd1b17cd



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Personbigsox
06/10/2012 at 3:15pm
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 first time i have a caravan with an alko style hitch sabiliser always used a bulldog in the past booked car in for the long neck tow-ball  fitted.thank you again for all replys.



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