AL-KO Secure
15 replies
Navigateur replied on 15/07/2021 19:49
Cornersteady replied on 15/07/2021 20:10
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:10
I am sure you have good reasons for choosing an Alko lock but have you tried using one? If so apologies and disregard the following. I had one and found it difficult or fiddly to fit and changed to a Milenco Wraith which the insurance was equally happy with. I know many say they find it easy and you may be one of them? Just thought I'd mention it just in case.
Tigi replied on 15/07/2021 20:14
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:14
Go to the AL KO Secure site and then "Will it Fit" - it again only goes to 2020 but there are clear pictures of the wheels for each van listed so you should be able to determine if the 2020 insert number will fit your van. As per cornersteady best used on a van with a mover as lining up can be fiddly.
EmilysDad replied on 15/07/2021 20:18
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:10 by CornersteadyI am sure you have good reasons for choosing an Alko lock but have you tried using one? If so apologies and disregard the following. I had one and found it difficult or fiddly to fit and changed to a Milenco Wraith which the insurance was equally happy with. I know many say they find it easy and you may be one of them? Just thought I'd mention it just in case.
replied on 15/07/2021 20:25
Navigateur replied on 15/07/2021 20:36
Cornersteady replied on 15/07/2021 20:39
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:25 byIf you have a single axle van and a mover it's no trouble at all to fit but otherwise I would pass.
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:39
If you are lucky to have your caravan at home with plenty of space then yes I'd fully agree but at our storage we have to be within a set bay, good enough distance sideways, but a closer set distance back to back with the caravan behind and as such some can't near enough to align the holes using an Alko unless a lock and level is used.
I've also found it's far quicker with a Wraith as no putting in and aligning that special bolt to unscrew the threaded bolt, and the large bolt can go through any hole in your wheel, but as I said some find it easier than me.
Post edit, when people can't get close enough the storage owner suggests taking the caravan out and doing a 360 right hand turn with their mover - it appears to work.
Cornersteady replied on 15/07/2021 20:40
replied on 15/07/2021 20:59
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:39 by CornersteadyIf you are lucky to have your caravan at home with plenty of space then yes I'd fully agree but at our storage we have to be within a set bay, good enough distance sideways, but a closer set distance back to back with the caravan behind and as such some can't near enough to align the holes using an Alko unless a lock and level is used.
I've also found it's far quicker with a Wraith as no putting in and aligning that special bolt to unscrew the threaded bolt, and the large bolt can go through any hole in your wheel, but as I said some find it easier than me.
Post edit, when people can't get close enough the storage owner suggests taking the caravan out and doing a 360 right hand turn with their mover - it appears to work.
EmilysDad replied on 15/07/2021 23:05
Posted on 15/07/2021 20:36 by NavigateurIt is no trouble to fit the Alko locks on a twin axle with a mover. I do it often enough. Even with levelling blocks. Details on request.
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