Alko pads
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It's an easy enough job if you are a reasonably confident DIY'er.
If you are at all uncertain then any AWS engineer should be able to do the job for you in 30 minutes (or less)
Why do you want to change them? If they are "groaning" then give them a good rub down with some fine emery cloth or wet and dry, to break the "glaze" that can occur.
If you are at all uncertain then any AWS engineer should be able to do the job for you in 30 minutes (or less)
Why do you want to change them? If they are "groaning" then give them a good rub down with some fine emery cloth or wet and dry, to break the "glaze" that can occur.
Agreed, and the ball on the car too. I find most groaning and creaking can be eliminated by giving the tow ball a clean.
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I had an issue with the Alko disengaging whilst towing, handle would raise leading to serious wobbles….. and near heart attacks! Pads were worn, after only two years. Albeit we have towed many many miles in those two years. Just had them changed by a professional but would like to know how to do it myself. So no groaning or creaking, from the van or towball but lots from me!
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OH and I are rubbish at diy and such like, but even we managed to change the pads via a you tube video. It was just an out and in as far as I remember. Give it a go, good luck
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The side pads need only a small flat blades screwdriver to remove and replace. The front and aft pads need a torxs screwdriver to replace them.
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The side pads are secured by hidden internal o rings. Make sure you replace them at the same time. They hold the pads in the correct position moving with the red lever
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I wouldn’t use a flat blade screwdriver, perhaps a philips or even a flat drift for the side pads as the flat blade can damage the ‘O’ rings
Just remember that the Alko friction pads are there to help reduce snaking. They should not be relied upon and certainly no substitute for correct loading and general caravan setup.
Our dealer (Teesside caravans) are pretty reliable TBH, they often do small jobs on the 'van at no cost to us when it goes in for service.
When I picked the 'van up yesterday I had already checked and they do indeed need replacing, given the miles they have done, unsurprising really.
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He said, whilst pushing his glasses back up the bridge of his nose with his forefinger 🤣
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You can change the side pads using just a small flat bladed screwdriver. But I wouldn't.
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