Aks1300 fouling A-Frame cover

[ajmacintosh]

Whilst away last weekend, Reversing my caravan onto the pitch I noticed that the Burgundy handle/lever of my alko hitch had pushed into the A-Frame cover of my Bailey Ranger 470/4(2005)causing it to crack. Although the damage is superficial, I was wondering if anybody else have encountered the same?

I have only had the caravan 2 months and is still under warranty.

Is this normal or do i have a problem that needs to be rectified?

I thank you in advance

 

[keith_5111936]

This happened to my Ranger 470/4 (2005) but it was because I jammed the 12V cable between the A Frame cover and the handle of the Alko Hitch and there is not much clearance which made it crack. This is a weak part of the cover.

If you look at a 2006 Bailey Ranger you will find that they have changed it.

 

[keith_5111936]

This happened to my Ranger 470/4 (2005) but it was because I jammed the 12V cable between the A Frame cover and the handle of the Alko Hitch and there is not much clearance which made it crack. This is a weak part of the cover.

If you look at a 2006 Bailey Ranger you will find that they have changed it.

Hi Andrew my hitch was a AKS 2400. It could be the brakes need adjusted if its the lever on the side. Let me know if your lever is on the side or on top. Keith

 

[ajmacintosh]

Hi Keith,

Thanks for your reply, The alko handle is on the side (aks1300) it was this handle that pushed into the a-frame cover causing the damage. (after i got out of the car to unhitch, it looked as if the overun had compressed too far) does that make sense?

Thanks in advance

Andrew

 

[Damian]

I think you may find that Al-Ko recommend raising the handle when reversing, which may be the answer to your problem.

 

[Damian]

Forgot to add, raising the handle makes reversing easier as it takes the friction off the ball.

 

[ajmacintosh]

Hi Damien,

That makes quite a lot of sense actually. Will try that next time i reverse. Thanks!

Could this fouling of the a-frame cover could still happen under heavy braking for example?

any comments?

Regards

Andrew