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Subject Topic: Also hitch reversing? Post Reply Post New Topic
28/8/2014 at 10:16am
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I have a Alko hitch on my caravan is there anything I need to do when I have to reverse the caravan,as I have heard the brakes come on??

Regards Colin.


28/8/2014 at 10:55am
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Hi.
If the caravan is less than 25/30 years old it will have a system whereby the brakes are automatically released when you reverse.
So in answer to your question, no, you do not need to do anything.
Very old caravans had a system where you had to get out of the car and move a lever to stop the brakes applying.
If you have an Al-Ko however you do need to ensure that your tow ball is compatible otherwise you risk the caravan becoming detached.
Have a look at the Al-Ko website to check the dimensions.
Daves1


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As Dave Says. In the olden days it was necessary to move the lever now not so but alko hitch must be attached to an Alko ball.

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Steve





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