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Sockets and plugs here.

the ball will be ok, if it is a swan neck type, a normal flange type usually get in the way of the alko.

personally i would use an adaptor for the electrics, even if its because it would be easier to sell the van in the future, as lots of cars still use the twin plug system, and there seems to be occasionally problems with the wiring of the 13 pin sockets i beleive.

i think tow sure sell the leads that are

13 pin one end and 2 x 7 pin on the other

We are getting an XC 90 soon and plan to fit the caravan with a 13 pin plug.  We are also going to get a socket and some cable and using the existing  2 x 7 pin plugs make an adaptor lead in case the van has to be towed by a vehicle with the 2 x 7 sockets.   We will replace the 2 x 7 pin plugs before we sell.

Ideally we would like to replace the 2 cables with 1  13 core cable, but it seems the correct stuff is impossible to get in the UK at present.  When we are in Holland/Germany in July we are going to try and get some.

Nearly forgot....if you have the Volvo/Brink detatchable towbar it is ideal for the Alko hitch.   That is the one we have at present.

There is interesting stuff about the wiring on both the Volvo Owners  and the Swift Owners websites.