Alko Hitch Lock

[kdsaunders]

Hi all. I need to purchase a hitch lock for the caravan we are buying this month. It’s for an Alko 3004 stabiliser so looking at the Alko premium black range. Have found a few close by that are second hand, but how do I know if it’s the right one? Am seeing a number on the labels - ETI 811746 which seems to be the same number I’m seeing on photos of new locks advertised as for the 3004, but when I look up the number can’t find any real reference.

Any advice appreciated. Also any dos and don’ts on 2nd hand.

Thanks

 

[Buckman]

This is the best one to purchase. Easy to fit. Shop around for a better price. https://shop.caravanclub.co.uk/product/1140688/alko-premium-hitch-lock-security-device-aks-300

 

[birdman101]

If you are not a club member for discounted price buy here
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134257584268?_skw=alko+3004+hitchlock&epid=

 

[borderbilly]

If buying van from a dealer, he can advise.

 

[otherclive]

A potential problem buying second hand security equipment is that the previous user may still have a key. I did it with Alko wheel lock but in that case the lock itself is removable from the lozenge, so I did a bit of swapping around locks in to a pre owned lozenge bought from a caravan dealership.

 

[Woodentop]

If you are not a club member for discounted price buy here
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134257584268?_skw=alko+3004+hitchlock&epid=

Interesting. The header on this supplier says they are in Rotherham, but when you scroll down to the seller details they are listed as being in Hull.

Hmmm.....

 

[otherclive]

Interesting. The header on this supplier says they are in Rotherham, but when you scroll down to the seller details they are listed as being in Hull.

Hmmm.....

They have been on EBay since 2006, with 64601 ratings over that time with 99.8% positive feedback. Does it matter where they ship from?

If you look on Streetview you will see their premises.

 

[Beachball]

If buying van from a dealer, he can advise.

+1 we did with our caravan dealer, it came with Alko hitch lock

 

[birdman101]

Interesting. The header on this supplier says they are in Rotherham, but when you scroll down to the seller details they are listed as being in Hull.

Hmmm.....

Bought several things from them over the years , quick delivery with no problems whatsoever,
You often find company Address different from their dispatch warehouse.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

Make sure whatever security devices you use are acceptable to your insurer.