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bev+jon

12/9/2006 at 3:16pm
Location: N Yorkshire
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hi, our new van ,that we havent collected yet , has an alko stabiliser on it. can i use my normal 50mm towball after its been de greased or do i need to swap it for the alko ball ?

cheers , jon

kimmitubbs

12/9/2006 at 3:20pm
Location: wakefield
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I swapped mine to be on safe side, but someone will be along soon with more know-how than I've got!

Whatamess

12/9/2006 at 7:30pm
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I think the Alko tow ball is a slightly different shape so it might be worth changing it. We had ours changed but we bought the stabiliser separately and it all came as a kit.

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IainM

12/9/2006 at 7:34pm
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Yes you need an Alko ball - unless you have a swan neck bracket - the Alko ball has a slightly longer neck to allow for full articulation of the hitch with the bulkier stabilser in place.

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bev+jon

12/9/2006 at 7:42pm
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ok thanks for your advice everyone. i think i`ll ring the seller and ask if he has the correct towball. im sure he said he bought the full package after buying the van.

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richy75

12/9/2006 at 11:57pm
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if you do need to buy one they are only around the £20 mark

bev+jon

13/9/2006 at 8:30pm
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he doesnt have the correct towball , used a standard one but recommends the alko ball. are all the alko towballs the same ??

silverfoxy

13/9/2006 at 10:08pm
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Yep, they're all the same, be sure to remove the black coating pff the ball with fine emery, and dont be tempted to grease the ball before use.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/automotive-towballs.htm

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pinkfloyd

14/9/2006 at 11:49am
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IainM has it spot on...you should use an Alko towball for an alko stabilizer for the reasons given. A standard 50 mm would fit but would be a pain in the nether region to fit each time..(not enough room between the ball and the mounting).

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