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PersonSuzac
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Never really thought about it before but just wondering how many people who have an Alko hitchlock drive with it actually fitted or just use it when sited. Or are there others who just use it for security when parked in Motorway Services etc.

I get a small reduction on my caravan insurance if it's fitted but is this while sited or all the time even when towing.

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Personally, never have it on when towing. Have also met an Alko rep, and he advised against travelling with it on.

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PersonSuzac
21/3/2018 at 6:03pm
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Yes would think in the event of a caravan breakaway accident it might result in turning the car over as well.
Probably wise though to keep handy when parking in Motorway services etc especially abroad.

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Funny you think that but whilst in France both of us often go to the services shop together and are not to concerned.
I always think it feels a lot safer at French services compared to UK.

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hi that is a big no .no do not travel with a hitch lock on cheers .tom


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PersonSuzac
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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 21/3/2018
Funny you think that but whilst in France both of us often go to the services shop together and are not to concerned.
I always think it feels a lot safer at French services compared to UK.


Yes you are probably right but I have felt very cautious when we are travelling across the central plain in Spain. Not that I regard Spanish people any worse than any other country but some of the service areas are very remote and without a hitchlock it would only take a minute to unhitch the van and be away.

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Alko state it is OK to tow with hitchlock fitted.
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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 21/3/2018
Alko state it is OK to tow with hitchlock fitted.
saxo1



Personally I wouldn't tow with a hitchlock in place and my Caravan Handbook also states the same.
You really need to provide the AL-KO link in support of your comment for all to see as evidence.


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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 21/3/2018
Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 21/3/2018
Alko state it is OK to tow with hitchlock fitted.
saxo1



Personally I wouldn't tow with a hitchlock in place and my Caravan Handbook also states the same.
You really need to provide the AL-KO link in support of your comment for all to see as evidence.




It’s stated in the user instructions for the lock and we always leave it on when towing. Saves faffing about when you get to services and would make no difference in the event of an accident.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/handbooks/aks-3004-safety-device-handbook.pdf


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Quote: Originally posted by blueexpo97 on 21/3/2018
Funny you think that but whilst in France both of us often go to the services shop together and are not to concerned.
I always think it feels a lot safer at French services compared to UK.


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PersonSuzac
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Still not a lot wiser. Perhaps need to check my insurance conditions to see if the discount I'm getting for having a hitchlock fitted is providing it is fitted whilst driving. Also I did have the caravan jump off the tow ball once when exiting a campsite and I hit a traffic bump too hard. Would the Alko lock have helped prevented this ?                                                                                                                                     

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The insurance discount is for when the caravan is unnatended exactly the same as a wheel clamp which the hitch lock is for security reasons as an anti theft device that's all and nothing related to towing. The insurance is going to be more concerned about tyres being out of date if you have to make a claim in realtion to a collision etc. Some insurance companies will require the above as a minimum protection but some will require more depending on the age and value of the caravan usually.


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Quote: Originally posted by Suzac on 21/3/2018
Yes would think in the event of a caravan breakaway accident it might result in turning the car over as well.
Probably wise though to keep handy when parking in Motorway services etc especially abroad.

There is no way an Alko Hitchlock would have any effect on the caravan/car in the event of an accident,all it does is lock the handle down so that it can't be lifted.
saxo1


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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 21/3/2018
Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 21/3/2018
Alko state it is OK to tow with hitchlock fitted.
saxo1



Personally I wouldn't tow with a hitchlock in place and my Caravan Handbook also states the same.

The towhitch on my caravan (a Burstner) has a cylinder lock fitted to the hitch and the handbook instructions advise when hitching up to ensure the green collar is showing and for added safety to fit the cylinder lock, as unless the hitch is correctly connected and the handle is fully depressed it isn't possible to insert the cylinder.
saxo1


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Quote: Originally posted by checkley1973 on 21/3/2018
Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 21/3/2018
Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 21/3/2018
Alko state it is OK to tow with hitchlock fitted.
saxo1



Personally I wouldn't tow with a hitchlock in place and my Caravan Handbook also states the same.
You really need to provide the AL-KO link in support of your comment for all to see as evidence.




It’s stated in the user instructions for the lock and we always leave it on when towing. Saves faffing about when you get to services and would make no difference in the event of an accident.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/handbooks/aks-3004-safety-device-handbook.pdf

I was informed when I did the towing course never under any circumstance should I tow with a hitch lock attached.

The reason is that if the unthinkable happens and you have an accident whilst driving, it makes it very difficult for emergency services to remove the caravan from your car.


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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 22/3/2018
Quote: Originally posted by Suzac on 21/3/2018
Yes would think in the event of a caravan breakaway accident it might result in turning the car over as well.
Probably wise though to keep handy when parking in Motorway services etc especially abroad.

There is no way an Alko Hitchlock would have any effect on the caravan/car in the event of an accident,all it does is lock the handle down so that it can't be lifted.
saxo1


That's fair enough, but lets paint a small picture:

You have an accident, you and your loved ones are all injured and your rushed to hospital, how do the emergency services remove your caravan for the car?



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