Alko hitch lock keys

[Pulsynetic]

Hi folks,

Our caravan is fitted with a Alko TYP 1 – ETI hitch lock, but we only have one key and if it got lost or broken for what ever reason we are up a gum tree.
I went to a large locksmiths today expecting them to be able to cut a spare key, but no such luck, they couldn’t even find the appropriate correct shaped key to order one in their catalogues. So must be a special made for Alko.
So any one know where I can go to get another key as I don’t fancy paying out a lot of money for another hitch lock when this one is fine and in excellent condition.

Many thanks.
Ian.

 

[Sproket]

From what i have seen you can only buy a replacment barrel with keys.....
Is it one of these three below ?

Alko-Barrel-Replacement-Lock-Caravan-Trailer-2-keys

Replacement-Lock-Caravan-Trailer-2-keys

Lock-Caravan-Trailer-2-keys

 

[Pulsynetic]

Hi Sproket,

Thanks for your reply and taking the trouble to put the links up of 3 possibilities, sadly none of which are the type on my hitch lock. The barrel is much bigger and an oval shape. Is it possible to post photos on the forum, as I could take a photo which would show the type used.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Ian.

 

[Sproket]

Ian
It's quite easy to post photos just follow the link below .....

http://www.practicalcaravan.com/forum/our-website/how-post-photos-forum

Any questions just ask

 

[Pulsynetic]

Thanks Sproket hope I have done this right, new thing to me doing this, but hopefully you can see waht sort of lock is on my hitchlock. Its held in the plate by 2 small Allen csk screws, so it never comes out completly only the cnetre portion moves in and out to lock it in place.
Regards,
Ian.

 

[earlyriser]

hi ian
you could try alko direct
http://www.al-ko.co.uk/pages/contact-us.html
hth good luck

 

[Sproket]

Have found this one & from the description the barrel fits a few types of locks.

http://shop.al-ko.co.uk/products/replacement-lock-cylinder.html

Have you tried looking for a Master Locksmith for a new key cutting ?

 

[Pulsynetic]

Hi earlyriser and Sproket,

Thank you both for your help, you both have had better luck than me in finding Alko’s web site which didn’t show up when I googled them.
So I will contact them to see if a replacement key is available and also about a complete lock, as this looks the same as my lock, well spotted Sproket and if push comes to shove, then it will be a new lock, although a bit pricey compared with just a new key. I went to a very large locksmiths and they couldn’t even match the key in any of their catalogues, so they could order one and cut a new key.
Thanks for your help both.
Regards,
Ian.

 

[Surfer]

We had a duplicate cut at our local locksmiths with no issue and it works fine. I suggest you try another locksmith.

 

[Pulsynetic]

Hi Surfer,

Thanks for that, nice to know you managed to get one cut, so it is possible. Will have a look around who else in local, before I go hog wild speeding £35 on a new lock.

Regards,
Ian.