Alko Secure Wheel Lock?

Milopearlindie replied on 04/09/2018 19:47

Milopearlindie

Posted on 04/09/2018 19:47

Hi All,

I am in the process of purchasing a new caravan that will have alloy wheels and a secure lock receiver. I wasn't sure if it is worthwhile getting the actual Alko Lock or not, I've read stories of them being difficult to put on level the caravan etc. Can these issues be helped by using a Milenco Aluminium leveler?

I currently have a Milenco 'original' Wheel clamp and find it very difficult to put on and off and I'm really not keen on something that is as bad or worse!

Thanks,

Laura

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Old Bill replied on 07/09/2018 20:44

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Old Bill

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Posted on 07/09/2018 20:44

Thanks JVB66 - Al Ko told me to get back to them in 2 to 3 weeks time when I emailed them. Thank you too dsweetman for your input - much appreciated and no my local dealer wouldn't play ball either. Trying to find the wheel lock number is harder than winning the lottery (I haven't done that either!).

Pippah45 replied on 07/09/2018 21:04

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Posted on 07/09/2018 21:04

I have found mine a bit of a fiddle - but it gives a healthy discount on the insurance for my new van. The older van came with one but I never mastered fitting it luckily it hasn't been stolen yet.

Check the terms (and discount) of your insurance. That might help you decide.

dave the rave replied on 07/09/2018 21:09

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dave the rave

Posted on 07/09/2018 21:09

Can you take a photo of the wheel and put it here to help in identifying the required insert?or does your dealer have a catalogue produced by Grove products whic used to show pictures of the different wheels .(that was a couple of years ago,before I retired).Further thought.........join Swift Talk forum and somebody on there will know the insert number....they are a very helpfull (and polite) group.

dreamer1 replied on 08/09/2018 14:37

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Posted on 07/09/2018 11:26 by richardandros

Have a look at Lock 'n Level. I've been using one for 3+ years on our TA Barcelona and I can fit both locks and level the van in 5 minutes. Single axle version works just as well. It works just as well on soft (grass) pitches as well as hardstandings which can't be said for some of the other levelling devices.

Posted on 08/09/2018 14:37

bought a lock and level in feb from the NEC for our Barcelona by the man who invented it and it is brilliant very easy to use and to fit both alko locks no messing with jacks which i had used previously. He ask me to let him know what we thought next time we go so will be seeing him in October. I would highly recommend its well made and lifts our twin axle with ease.

davidoverdale replied on 26/04/2023 14:05

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Posted on 04/09/2018 19:47 by Milopearlindie

Hi All,

I am in the process of purchasing a new caravan that will have alloy wheels and a secure lock receiver. I wasn't sure if it is worthwhile getting the actual Alko Lock or not, I've read stories of them being difficult to put on level the caravan etc. Can these issues be helped by using a Milenco Aluminium leveler?

I currently have a Milenco 'original' Wheel clamp and find it very difficult to put on and off and I'm really not keen on something that is as bad or worse!

Thanks,

Laura

Posted on 26/04/2023 14:05

Hi,I’ve always used Al-Ko secure wheel locks, we bought a brand new swift challenger Hi Style 880 14 months ago and it came with the Al-Ko lock already supplied.A little bit of a fath to put on but secure when it’s on.However recently I could not get it off due to the key not being able to turn.What a complete nightmare.I phoned Al-Ko they told me that the lock is only guaranteed for 12 months and I need to buy one from Lowe and Fletcher of Wednesbury.£59 plus vat.

It states in the book it is guaranteed for 3years but that’s not the case with wheel locks the lady from Al-Ko told me.

The local locksmith got it off thank god. The lock has now gone on the dustbin and we will never buy Al-Ko again. What we thought was a great lock once we registered it and so forth has turned out to be a nightmare.Get the Nemisis it’s got the same insurance and it’s 10 times easier to put on!