Alko hitch locked

[Boristheblue]

Hi
Iv just bought a 2nd hand Alko hitch head And fitted ok but I think it is locked. Can anyone help with any ideas please ???
Cheers

 

[otherclive]

Hi
Iv just bought a 2nd hand Alko hitch head And fitted ok but I think it is locked. Can anyone help with any ideas please ???
Cheers

Put the key in and try pushing the key and lock barrel inwards whilst moving the red body backwards and forwards. A gentle application of WD 49 might help but it’s not recommended for locks as a routine. A one off won’t hurt.

 

[Gralay]

Hi welcome to the forum how is it locked? Has it got a lock on that you can't remove or will not fit on towball

 

[Damian]

Post a photo of it.

 

[Brasso530]

Like the rest,I thought you said hitch lock is locked,but re reading it says hitch HEAD locked? Please clarify

 

[Beachball]

Like Damian says can you take a picture of it and load it on this site (Thanks)

 

[RogerL]

The non-stabiliser Alko hitches had a primitive locking facility which was a lockable pin which was inserted just behind the ball which prevents the handle releasing the ball.

If the OP bought that sort of hitch the key should have been provided - if this is the case, the OP needs the seller to provide the key.

 

[Raywood]

I think we need to know what sort of hitch this is although my guess would be Roger is right and a key is needed for the locking device that could be fitted to some hitches. If no key is available and the seller will not refund the cost I am afraid trying to drill it out is all I can suggest.

 

[Hutch]

Boris, can you let us know what type of Alko Hitch you have, to get them to latch onto the tow ball the main lever has to be raised fully then the smaller one lifted until it clicks and holds up, then it will "clip" over the tow ball.