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We are looking for our first Van - car fitted with a "standard swan neck" towbar (Volvo V50 - dealer fitted bar).  Just read on another thread that if the van has an Alko hitch it does not fit a standard towbar - is this correct? (or have I misread/mis-understood).

We have been looking at a van with an Alko hitch and do not wish to make a big mistake if it wont fit!

Thanks in advance

Dan

Hi Dan,

           it's not that it won't fit on the tow ball - it's the amount of clearance between the ball and the bumper of your car that you have to watch. An alko hitch requires more clearance than a standard one. You can buy an alko towball for around £20 from most caravan accessory shops and it's only 2 bolts to fit it.

Rod

Quote: Originally posted by Rod+Ali on 29/9/2014

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Hi Dan,

           it's not that it won't fit on the tow ball - it's the amount of clearance between the ball and the bumper of your car that you have to watch. An alko hitch requires more clearance than a standard one. You can buy an alko towball for around £20 from most caravan accessory shops and it's only 2 bolts to fit it.

Rod

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