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Topic: Akko Red or Black?

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Dave11

08/3/2015 at 10:41am
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Hi all

Does anyone know if there is any other difference other than cosmetic between the Alko red Hitchcock which has been the standard norm for years I thought and a black one?
I am just about to get a new one and the dealer said they have the black one in stock which has replaced the red one?
Yet I still see red ones for sale?
It is for the new 3004 Hitchcock on a 2015 Elddis.

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Taylor56

08/3/2015 at 10:50am
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It looks like the handle is different and made easier when using with a 4x4 apparently and improved button indicator. The actual hitch looks the same.

Dave11

08/3/2015 at 11:09am
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Sorry Taylor56 dudnt mean the hitch itself, was talking about the Alko lock that goes over the hitch.

billy

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If the new hitches have black handles then probably new locks are black to match. Red ones will be for older hitches or old stock. Whatever, the dealer has to supply correct lock so can't see a problem.

Dave11

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Hi Billy, yes I was wondering if just cosmetic. Only had BPW for last 8 years and they have two similar locks, one lightweight and one heavy duty which I had.
Just wanted to know if the same with Alko locks as changing caravan.

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The way to find out for sure is to contact ALKO customer services and ask them. It's too late if you buy one and it doesn't fit as not all the hitcklocks are universal fitting especially the AKS 2000 model as the handle is offset.

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I have recently changed vans and now have the newer style Alko hitch fitted (the black type).
I can happily confirm that the same red lock will fit the newer hitch as the actual hitch assy has been made the same; the difference in the hitch is mainly the redesign of the friction handle.

See also this FAQ page from Alko, where it states the following:

Q - "I have updated to the new AKS 3004. Will my hitch lock still fit?
A - The same hitch lock fits both the original and new AKS 3004 Stabilisers."

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Dave11

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Thanks all, off to buy one today. Fingers crossed the new van should be ready to collect on Saturday!

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