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Just to return briefly to a topic visited many times before, a quick query.......

Alko do the handle modification for 4x4's fitted with rear mounted spare tyre.

Can the 'fouling' problem be cured by using a spacer on the towbar, as I understand that for some vehicles (in particular the Freelander) the problem is only a matter of an inch or so (story of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Or am I barking up the wrong tree????

ta.

Hi Glyn.

Im sure there has been a topic about spacers before,,,,,,,,, i wouldnt have thought it would be a good idea, with the spacers in it would put extra strain on the bolts, I think i'd be either chucking the spare in the boot or caravan rather than mess with the manufacturers guidlines of fitting the towbar.

Thats my opinion 

Hi Glyn, I have a Terrano and have difficullty hitching up at home due to the angle of my driveway. If I hitch up straight on there's no problem. My solution is to undo the handle of the stabilser with an allen key, hitch up then replace the handle again. It doesn't take long and is cheaper than buying the retro- fit handle for use with 4x4's

Try It

Paul

hi by the time you have bought a spacer and longer bolts required,also having to remove the towball and fittings,i would think it cheaper to buy the alko handle.the new towbar rules say that some towbars must not have a spacer unless designed to take one.you would have to check with your towbar maker.ie witter/brink whatever.PS we have the 500/5 too,great van.love it.

Thanks for the info people,

obviously not as straight forward as I first thought!!!!

Michael......only got our van at the end of last year, first outing 8th April, really can't wait, and kids are raring to go!! Not heard any negatives, and always good to hear positive views of it!!

Michael......only got our van at the end of last year, first outing 8th April, really can't wait, and kids are raring to go!! Not heard any negatives, and always good to hear positive views of it!!

they will love it.we are off to blackpool south on the 10th of this month and taking our 2 year old grandson for the week.hes like a wild duck let loose when we get to the camp sites.keep us young though,i think.

The dealer I bought mt Bailey from fitted quite a wide spacer to my tow bar.

What makes me annoyed is that AlKo have created nice side line from what is a design fault in the first place.