Wheel security lock
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No, its appalling, just when I thought this engineering disaster could not get any worse it did. My last van had had 6 holes, one with the valve so I had a 1 in 5 one chance that it would not fit without moving the van or jacking. My new van has 10 holes, of two shapes (one slightly longer than the other) so which profile do the fit the lock to, yes the very slightly longer hole so I now have a 1 in 2 chance it wont fit, genius!
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To be honest, I've heard so many complain about the Alko wheel lock, I have never bothered with it. We have a hitch lock and insurance specifies one security device. We can get a discount for using the wheel lock, but I've never taken advantage of this offer!! Our caravan is kept in a Gold Cassoa storage site, know locally as Fort Knox or Alcatraz!! 😀😀 Also, after having had two knee replacements, kneeling to get down to wheels is a virtual impossibility!
David
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We are all different! In 2005 I bought a hitch lock and wheel clamp. After the first 6 week holiday straight after we bought the caravan I phoned the insurance company and told them that I would no longer be using a wheel clamp. Now I found that a faff. When we had a caravan with the Alko hub lock I phoned the company again to say that I would not be using the hitch lock. Like the Alko hub lock on a single axle caravan
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We generally never found it a chore on our U2 Cadiz. It was very easy to get the receiver lined up using the power mover. The only times we experienced difficulties were if trying to put the wheel on a ramp and occasionally when putting it away in storage. Forward / back was fairly tight and the law of sod dictated that it lined up on the tyre valve every time it was raining.😂
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been using a Milenco wheel clamp and Alko hitch for as long as i can remember, can fit both with my eyes closed, but only use them to keep insurance people happy, nothing is fail safe, if a thieft wants it they will take it, but my 2008 Coachman i dont think is on anybodys wish list.
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I've used the Alko red lozenge type easily since it was introduced. Don't know why some people think it is a burden to fit as I use it on a twin axle on every site, even when the near side is up on blocks.
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Never had an issue with the Alko, the knack is to line up then screw in the bolt a couple of turns prior to fitting the lock just to check the bolt is central and adjust as required before finally fitting the lock itself. The receiver has been off line on our last couple of vans hence the above. A twin axle is probably a different proposition!
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Yes, pretty wheels, made me buy the van, could not live without the new shape wheels!!!! Why do they do this!!!!!!!!!
Note to van manufacturers, I honestly believe that the vast majority of van buyers do not give a toss what shape wheels are so stop changing them!
In fact, all get together and decide on one wheel design and thus save a small fortune on the design and testing phase. you will also get a volume discount from the manufacturer which you can pass on to the customer. We then only need to buy one lozenge shape to stop the ALKO gravy train for new locks.
Or are you in collusion with them?
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Same sort of thing applies to car rear light lenses. Keep redesigning the plastic and charging ever yet higher prices when car park shunts require their replacement.
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