Challenger Sport 442

[Vulcan]

Can anyone please advise which Alko jacking brackets I need for my recently purchased van

 

[otherclive]

Can anyone please advise which Alko jacking brackets I need for my recently purchased van

There are two types graded by maximum loaded weight of the caravan. If you look on Alko website you will see the details. A number of outlets sell them as well as Alko.

https://ukshop.alko-tech.com/uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=Side+lift+Jack+brackets

I’ve used them quite successfully even the lighter weight ones. There’s also the Kojak ones which some people prefer.

 

[Vulcan]

Many thanks for the link & info, our van is quite light in weight

 

[Ern]

The smaller of the two types do most caravans. We have the smaller ones on the present Swift Challenger and they were on the previous Swift caravan 1500Kg MTPLM. We have the lighter of the two types of Alko sidelift jack.
Tip: Always use them with the caravan coupled to the car, as this is safer, preventing any chance of the caravan swivelling around on the jockey wheel.

 

[Vulcan]

Many thanks, is it essential that the Alko jack is used or would my Volvo scissor jack suffice

 

[Ern]

Many thanks, is it essential that the Alko jack is used or would my Volvo scissor jack suffice

The Alko jacking point requires a special fitment provided on the Alko jack. The Alko jack is designed to tilt as the side of the caravan is lifted, and at the same time avoid applying a bending force to the caravan chassis C section. Whilst it is possible to manufacture an adaptor to use a car side lift jack, you would need to really know what you are doing to avoid the risk of a nasty accident causing injury or damage to the caravan chassis. A car scissor jack would be no good - possibly lethal! For what is involved, I recommend you buy the Alko brackets new and use an Alko jack. I found a place in the car boot to store the Alko jack so its not a problem.

 

[Vulcan]

Many thanks, good advice

 

[Paullus1959]

Good morning Vulcan.
I have an Alko side lift jack complete with brackets in my garage.
I removed it from my caravan prior to having an E&P self levelling system fitted.
It's the heavy duty 1000kg version but it will fit any caravan with an ALKO chassis built in the last ten or so years.
I'm not too clear on the rules on selling on this site if someone can enlighten me please?
Let me know if you're interested.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[Damian]

I'm not too clear on the rules on selling on this site if someone can enlighten me please?

You can place an advert in Marketplace and all communication with prospective buyers is done using the private message facility.

 

[Vulcan]

Good morning Vulcan.
I have an Alko side lift jack complete with brackets in my garage.
I removed it from my caravan prior to having an E&P self levelling system fitted.
It's the heavy duty 1000kg version but it will fit any caravan with an ALKO chassis built in the last ten or so years.
I'm not too clear on the rules on selling on this site if someone can enlighten me please?
Let me know if you're interested.
Thanks,
Steve

Many thanks, could you please let me know your price, I assume it will fit the standard two holes in my alko chassis

 

[Paullus1959]

I have now posted an advert in the Marketplace with all details.
Caravans with an AlKo chassis have the holes for the jacking point bracket pre-drilled.
Thank you.

 

[Vulcan]

I have checked the market place and it is not listed?

 

[otherclive]

I have checked the market place and it is not listed?

It can take time to come through. I think they are reviewed first to make sure nothing unacceptable is being offered fir sale

 

[Vulcan]

Many thanks, will check later

 

[Parksy]

All adverts from forum members are held for approval by moderators who then approve suitable adverts.
This precaution is to prevent unauthorised commercial advertising or inappropriate content.
The time delay is dependent on when we see the advert on hold.
I've been out this afternoon, Damian is busy so apologies for the delay but the advert is on Market Place now.

 

[otherclive]

Many thanks, will check later

You could private message the seller using the forum messaging service.

 

[Vulcan]

You can place an advert in Marketplace and all communication with prospective buyers is done using the private message facility.

 

[Vulcan]

How do you access the private messaging facility?

 

[Parksy]

How do you access the private messaging facility?

Look at the blue title header and on the right hand side you'll see a small envelope icon.
Click on it, then in the dialogue box click on the Start New Conversation breadcrumb (bottom right), enter the forum username into the forum message box and send your message