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Subject Topic: Alko stabiliser
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06/8/2009 at 8:53pm
 Location: Kennington OXFORD
 Outfit: 2005 Eccles Sterling Topaz 2 berth
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We collect our new (to us) 'van on 21 Aug. It is an Elddis Whirlwind XLI, nice nick, max weight 1000kg - just right for the Rover. Got a bid in at the moment for an Alko - it is an AKS 2004/3004. As this is for heavier 'vans, is there any harm in using this as opposed to, say, the AKS1300 which is designed for smaller units up to 1300kg?
This might seem a silly question but up to now I've only ever used blade type stabilisers and fancied the Alko as my brother-in-law swears by them.
Pete


06/8/2009 at 9:20pm
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Just had a long read with a search for Alko and have come to the conclusion that it will be OK - I like the sound of 4 pads, to assist against pitching.
Pete


06/8/2009 at 9:56pm
 Location: sheffield
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I cannot see there been a problem at all. Just make sure you have a alko towball or a detachable towball. & don't forget to take the black paint of the alko ball if you have one.


06/8/2009 at 10:19pm
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Yeah Gazza - seen that info. The one I'm trying to get has the Alko towball with it but with 3 days to go i'm not holding my breath....
Ta
Pete


08/8/2009 at 3:48pm
 Location: Charente
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It had been years since we had towed a van and the difference with having the Alko stabiliser was remarkable

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08/8/2009 at 8:08pm
 Location: Ayrshire
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To be honest, there is no need for you to go for the 2004/3004 Alko.

You will get a 1300 easier on Ebay........I know cos I have bid and lost on at least a dozen 3004's.....everyone wants them........

The prices a 3004 goes for, even second hand can be high.

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08/8/2009 at 8:27pm
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Hi David - I lost the 3004 anyway! But I am just ahead on a 1300 with only just over 10 mins to go.

If we lose that, there are several more 1300 ones on; I have just got permission from the OH to get a mover as well so have to watch the outlay a bit; not getting the van until 21st so time yet!

Ta again all on here for the advice

Pete



08/8/2009 at 8:33pm
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Fingers crossed Pete....10, 9, 8,

I just fitted a E-go mover.......see the post in this forum.

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08/8/2009 at 8:49pm
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...7,6,5,4,3,2,1....lost it, went for 132, my bid was 125. We'll try for another (wife called me with the news, I can't get on e-bay here at work)

Never mind.

I like the look of the E-go - do you know if they have nylon or metal gears? The cross actuation would help us as we have to park up against a hedge.

Pete



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08/8/2009 at 9:14pm
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Hi Pete......no luck......keep trying.....

There is a full page review type advertisment about the E-go mover on page106 of the August CC mag which show a picture of the gearbox internals.....a straight cut metal gear and end bearing.......no nylon.

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08/8/2009 at 9:29pm
 Location: Kennington OXFORD
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Thanks David - we are in the C & CC! so haven't seen the report. But the metal gears is the clincher. I didn't look too hard under the 'van so I don't know if it has shockers - might that make a difference to the fitting? I would like to fit the mover in front of the wheels to avoid wet spray.

Pete



08/8/2009 at 9:37pm
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Here you go......

http://www.ego-mover.co.uk/index.html

I have my mover fitted at the front of the wheels but I don't have shock absorbers so can't comment on that bit......sorry

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08/8/2009 at 10:03pm
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Ta David - they look good don't they?

Pete




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