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12/9/2006 at 3:16pm
Location: N Yorkshire Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
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hi, our new van ,that we havent collected yet , has an alko stabiliser on it. can i use my normal 50mm towball after its been de greased or do i need to swap it for the alko ball ?
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12/9/2006 at 3:20pm
Location: wakefield Outfit: coachman festival
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I swapped mine to be on safe side, but someone will be along soon with more know-how than I've got!
12/9/2006 at 7:30pm
Location: North Wales Outfit: Bessacarr E540
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I think the Alko tow ball is a slightly different shape so it might be worth changing it. We had ours changed but we bought the stabiliser separately and it all came as a kit.
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12/9/2006 at 7:34pm
Location: West Lothian Outfit: 20 XC60 B5 18 Elegance 580
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Yes you need an Alko ball - unless you have a swan neck bracket - the Alko ball has a slightly longer neck to allow for full articulation of the hitch with the bulkier stabilser in place.------------- 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 R Design Geartronic / 2018 Swift Elegance 580
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12/9/2006 at 7:42pm
Location: N Yorkshire Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
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ok thanks for your advice everyone. i think i`ll ring the seller and ask if he has the correct towball. im sure he said he bought the full package after buying the van.
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13/9/2006 at 8:30pm
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he doesnt have the correct towball , used a standard one but recommends the alko ball. are all the alko towballs the same ??
13/9/2006 at 10:08pm
Location: South oxon Outfit: Compass rallye
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Yep, they're all the same, be sure to remove the black coating pff the ball with fine emery, and dont be tempted to grease the ball before use.
http://www.al-ko.co.uk/automotive-towballs.htm
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14/9/2006 at 11:49am
Location: The Beautiful Lake District Outfit: Buccaneer Clipper Autotrail Cheyenne
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IainM has it spot on...you should use an Alko towball for an alko stabilizer for the reasons given. A standard 50 mm would fit but would be a pain in the nether region to fit each time..(not enough room between the ball and the mounting).
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