wont fit??

31-03-2009, 23:17

hi
iv just bought a caravan with an alko stableizer but every time i hook up i have to take the spare wheel off??
i cant fully open the stableizer cause the spares in the way
iv put 2 spacers on the ball but its still no good?

any1 have any idears
any1 got the same problem

thanks

tezzer · 31-03-2009, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by pin777

hi
iv just bought a caravan with an alko stableizer but every time i hook up i have to take the spare wheel off??
i cant fully open the stableizer cause the spares in the way
iv put 2 spacers on the ball but its still no good?

any1 have any idears
any1 got the same problem

thanks

yes, i had the same problem, just got tow ball with extended neck, works on my hitch.

tezzer

millie2 · 01-04-2009, 01:14

i had same problem so got a 1INCH spacer plate works great now.WORKED ON MY MAV WITHOUT SPACER BUT USED TO HIT STEP ON FULL LOCK.
KEV.

Deleted account DD · 01-04-2009, 06:58

Or get one of these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALKO-AL-KO-4-x...QQcmdZViewItem

Though that particular one does seem a lot expensive

mully · 01-04-2009, 07:13

I bought the AL-KO 4 x 4 4x4 HANDLE a couple of years ago and it works a treat

Jocky · 01-04-2009, 08:31

Just open the door before you lift up the stabiliser handle

did that for years with T2.
I also took the Stab handle off for bit more room.

01-04-2009, 21:35

thanks for ur replys guys i`ll find a way round it somehow.

me thinks i be takeing the spare off quite a bit

TONUP · 02-04-2009, 15:14

I have the same problem, so I took the hard shell type spare wheel cover off and put a elasticated one on. I also took the red handle off of the arms (you'll need one of those torx type drives) and now I just push the two levers down one at a time. You can just do this with the rear door shut.

I might buy one of those special handles when I don't have other financial commitments though.

Regards

Alan

wanaron · 02-04-2009, 18:09

Glad ive read this, was thinking about changing my standard hitch for an Alko One,- have changed my mind now

(RIP) PLANK · 02-04-2009, 19:53

my advice, take the alko hitch off and fit a standard one, its what i allways do, they fetch a nice price on ebay and you wont miss it! or just keep it and put it back on when you sell the caravan.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-04-2009, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

my advice, take the alko hitch off and fit a standard one, its what i allways do, they fetch a nice price on ebay and you wont miss it! or just keep it and put it back on when you sell the caravan.

its what i did when got the twin axle, well it didnt have one on so dug out my old blade
type. tbh had it at 60 on t2 and no stab was fine, whats your van/weight mate you likely
dont need one at all or just use a blade as and when needed. going out with the patrol
this weekend and havent even put blade receiver onto bracket yet. reckon get nose
weight upto max and van will follow cleanly, heck you can always slow down.

all outfits should be tested without a stab to make sure its not masking bad matching or
loading if probs then adjust loading etc.

was at about 86% car van ratio with t2, with patrol's higher kerb weight its down to 70%!

JonathanM · 02-04-2009, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocky

Just open the door before you lift up the stabiliser handle

did that for years with T2.
I also took the Stab handle off for bit more room.

+1 for opening the rear door when hitching up.

zippy656 · 02-04-2009, 22:16

alko stableizer. i give up... this the tipe that holds your balls tight??

and got the long handles?

i dont use a stableizer at all

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-04-2009, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

alko stableizer. i give up... this the tipe that holds your balls tight??

and got the long handles?

i dont use a stableizer at all

balls? zippy was gonna ask how many u got but thought better of it.

yeah alko and winterhoff are pedlers of pain here mind latter better
as handle set back.

ouch holding balls tight, not good for you, best left to inadequate cars
and oversized 'vans.

perhaps we should start a sub group of anti friction couplings drivers?

(RIP) PLANK · 02-04-2009, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

alko stableizer. i give up... this the tipe that holds your balls tight??

and got the long handles?

i dont use a stableizer at all

that makes two of us, i dont find them any help and a bit of a pest at the best!

31-03-2009, 23:17	#1
pin777 Guest Posts: n/a	wont fit?? hi iv just bought a caravan with an alko stableizer but every time i hook up i have to take the spare wheel off?? i cant fully open the stableizer cause the spares in the way iv put 2 spacers on the ball but its still no good? any1 have any idears any1 got the same problem thanks

01-04-2009, 08:31	#6
Jocky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Teesside,Englandshire, I only sleep there honest. Vehicle: Nissan Patrol 2.8 TD6 Y61 Posts: 1,420	Just open the door before you lift up the stabiliser handle did that for years with T2. I also took the Stab handle off for bit more room. __________________ (Y61) Patrol 2.8TD6 SE Touring.DPT Box. Ironman Nitro Shocks OME Springs 20mm lift front, 30mm lift rear. 33" General Grabber AT's, Airtec Snorkel, EGR Mod. 2.5" Stainless Exhaust

01-04-2009, 01:14	#3
millie2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW durham Vehicle: 06 xtrail columbia Posts: 244	i had same problem so got a 1INCH spacer plate works great now.WORKED ON MY MAV WITHOUT SPACER BUT USED TO HIT STEP ON FULL LOCK. KEV.

01-04-2009, 06:58	#4
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Or get one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALKO-AL-KO-4-x...QQcmdZViewItem Though that particular one does seem a lot expensive

01-04-2009, 07:13	#5
mully Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dorset Vehicle: Terrano11 Posts: 112	I bought the AL-KO 4 x 4 4x4 HANDLE a couple of years ago and it works a treat

01-04-2009, 21:35	#7
pin777 Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for ur replys guys i`ll find a way round it somehow. me thinks i be takeing the spare off quite a bit

02-04-2009, 15:14	#8
TONUP Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Posts: 755	I have the same problem, so I took the hard shell type spare wheel cover off and put a elasticated one on. I also took the red handle off of the arms (you'll need one of those torx type drives) and now I just push the two levers down one at a time. You can just do this with the rear door shut. I might buy one of those special handles when I don't have other financial commitments though. Regards Alan

02-04-2009, 18:09	#9
wanaron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: terrano Posts: 199	Glad ive read this, was thinking about changing my standard hitch for an Alko One,- have changed my mind now

02-04-2009, 19:53	#10
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	my advice, take the alko hitch off and fit a standard one, its what i allways do, they fetch a nice price on ebay and you wont miss it! or just keep it and put it back on when you sell the caravan.

02-04-2009, 22:16	#13
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	alko stableizer. i give up... this the tipe that holds your balls tight?? and got the long handles? i dont use a stableizer at all