Alko wheel lock
46 replies
nelliethehooker replied on 23/11/2019 21:54
Posted on 22/11/2019 19:23 by dave the raveI used to have one,it was ok unless you had a blowing exhaust or were unable to get the exhaust outlet near enough to the caravan.(I dumped it 2 years ago when moving house). I have seen mobile tyre fitters use an air jack that is supplied by a 12volt compressor but I believe they are quite expensive to buy!Back to the original query........single axle van....use the mover to align the receiver as there are very few occasions when the van can not be moved 2 or 3 inches.
dave the rave replied on 24/11/2019 11:50
Posted on 23/11/2019 21:54 by nelliethehookerNot always 2 or 3 inches, sm, when the valve falls inline with the bolt hole space, as is more often the cast I find!
replied on 24/11/2019 12:32
Posted on 24/11/2019 12:32
The alko wheel lock is a hub lock. Many insurances companies permitted a wheel clamp - provided it met their approval spec as some do. Might be a possibility but would mean you talking to insurer. I was looking for insurance a few weeks ago and noticed this and also spoke to insurer out of interest as I am happy to use the Alko lock
Cornersteady replied on 24/11/2019 13:12
Posted on 22/11/2019 21:03 by davetommoThat 2 or 3 inches makes my driveway unusable it is that tight
Posted on 24/11/2019 13:12
I mentioned this once to our storage chap and it was getting tight due to a railway sleeper at the back of our 'pitch' and he said that if that happens then take the van out and do a complete 360 degree turn using one of the turn buttons only you will gain those couple of inches!
It said it always works for him? I've not yet needed to try it.
Cornersteady replied on 24/11/2019 13:13
Posted on 24/11/2019 11:50 by dave the raveO.K. mine does that quite often but I go around the block again and there is a good chance that the valve will be in a different place
nelliethehooker replied on 25/11/2019 21:02
Posted on 24/11/2019 11:50 by dave the raveO.K. mine does that quite often but I go around the block again and there is a good chance that the valve will be in a different place
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