Tow Balls?

[popupJohn]

I always thought that a tow ball was a tow ball.. fullstop end of story.

Now I keep seeing references to 'Al-ko balls'

My car came fitted with (I guess) a standard 'ball' but the caravan with a AKS 605 363 hitch.

Should I before towing again change the ball?

Ive had no trouble towing up till now but reading up threads etc here and elsewhere am begining to question the need to change for peace of mind.

 

[popupJohn]

Sorry this seems to have come up in the wrong forum.

My apologies but can the question still stand please.

 

[Mike_5041144]

I suggest you check with a Dealer - but perhaps to be sure phone/email AlKo - their Tech. Dept. are very helpful.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/index.htm
HTH Mike

 

[Guest]

The 'ALKO' ball has a longer neck to allow for full movement of the ALKO hitch. Although yours will work, it is better to get the correct ALKO towball. Better safe than sorry. Actually you often get the towball when you buy a new caravan, at least I did.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I have seen a standard towball gouged below the ball because the neck was not long enough.

Have a look on the Alko website

www.al-ko.co.uk

 

[WatsonJohnG]

I have seen a standard towball gouged below the ball because the neck was not long enough.

Have a look on the Alko website

www.al-ko.co.uk

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/support/Proddata32.doc

 

[wayne_5097681]

Had to change our tow ball to an Alko due to awful creeks noises, no probs now