Wheel clamps on a twin-axle

[GaryH]

Hi Everyone,

We've just bought a twin-axle, with allow wheels and pick it up next week.

I've been looking int othe usual security devices but I'm a bit flummoxed about wheel clamps on a twin axle.

From what I've read so far in the forum, it seems that you need 2 clamps on the wheels down one side? I assume that is to stop the thief letting the air out of one tyre and lifting the device up, to allow running on the other wheel?

It did seem like it was a bit of a faff getting these on though. Can you not just attach them without the need to jack up the van or am I missing something here?

Any explanations welcome!

Cheers,

Gary

 

[Parksy]

Hi Gary

Have you arranged insurance cover for your caravan? Your insurers normally stipulate the level of security and / or devices such as a hitchlock and wheelclamps.

Check with your dealer to find out if your caravan is fitted with Alko receivers. Some manufacturers do not fit these to their caravans and others do.

If your caravan is fitted with the receivers then find out from your insurers if your policy stipulates the use of Alko locks. If it does you need to buy the correct ones and use them otherwise your insurance policy is invalidated.

On the other hand if your caravan is not fitted with Alko receivers then you can't use their locks.

Ask your insurers if any particular make of lock is required to keep your insurance policy in order, and if you need to fit the two.

As an example, my own caravan is an Abbey twin axle model which does not have the Alko receivers fitted. My insurers (the C&CC) say that as long as two wheelclamps are fitted down one side, and the hitchlock and alarm/tracker is on then I can use any wheelclamp. Mine are not particularly expensive and are dead easy to put on.

Hope this helps.

 

[Thorpedo]

Gary H

The Red Blobs of the Alko secure are a made to relatively tight fit which requires the receiver to be perfectly central to the wheel vent. I couldn't even stick the thin foam protective pads to mine as it would stop them fitting.

You'd be very lucky if the wheel vents and the receivers were lined up on both wheels at the same time without jacking up.

My receivers are on the awning side which I think is badly designed as once your awning is up there is no visible deterant.

Have you tried searching for previous topics regarding Alco Secure and also better ways to jack up the Van.

an example of a recent topic is - http://www.practicalcaravan.com/newforums/fm_messages.asp?fo=15&fm=380841

I intend trying the suggestion in the topic link above but I'll still be carrying my trolley jack I think.

Also have you looked at the online demo on the Alko web site.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/alko-secure.htm
They make fitting look like a piece of cake which it is not.

 

[GaryH]

Hi Gary

Have you arranged insurance cover for your caravan? Your insurers normally stipulate the level of security and / or devices such as a hitchlock and wheelclamps.

Check with your dealer to find out if your caravan is fitted with Alko receivers. Some manufacturers do not fit these to their caravans and others do.

If your caravan is fitted with the receivers then find out from your insurers if your policy stipulates the use of Alko locks. If it does you need to buy the correct ones and use them otherwise your insurance policy is invalidated.

On the other hand if your caravan is not fitted with Alko receivers then you can't use their locks.

Ask your insurers if any particular make of lock is required to keep your insurance policy in order, and if you need to fit the two.

As an example, my own caravan is an Abbey twin axle model which does not have the Alko receivers fitted. My insurers (the C&CC) say that as long as two wheelclamps are fitted down one side, and the hitchlock and alarm/tracker is on then I can use any wheelclamp. Mine are not particularly expensive and are dead easy to put on.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Parksy, I'll get on to the dealer now and ask them.

By the sound of it, the Alko locks sound like a nightmare, so I hope I haven't got the receivers!

I'll post an update when I know.

Thanks for the advice,

Gary

 

[GaryH]

Hi Gary

Have you arranged insurance cover for your caravan? Your insurers normally stipulate the level of security and / or devices such as a hitchlock and wheelclamps.

Check with your dealer to find out if your caravan is fitted with Alko receivers. Some manufacturers do not fit these to their caravans and others do.

If your caravan is fitted with the receivers then find out from your insurers if your policy stipulates the use of Alko locks. If it does you need to buy the correct ones and use them otherwise your insurance policy is invalidated.

On the other hand if your caravan is not fitted with Alko receivers then you can't use their locks.

Ask your insurers if any particular make of lock is required to keep your insurance policy in order, and if you need to fit the two.

As an example, my own caravan is an Abbey twin axle model which does not have the Alko receivers fitted. My insurers (the C&CC) say that as long as two wheelclamps are fitted down one side, and the hitchlock and alarm/tracker is on then I can use any wheelclamp. Mine are not particularly expensive and are dead easy to put on.

Hope this helps.

Hi again Parksy,

What wheelclamps have you got then? And you've got two down one side right?

Cheers,

Gary

 

[GaryH]

Gary H

The Red Blobs of the Alko secure are a made to relatively tight fit which requires the receiver to be perfectly central to the wheel vent. I couldn't even stick the thin foam protective pads to mine as it would stop them fitting.

You'd be very lucky if the wheel vents and the receivers were lined up on both wheels at the same time without jacking up.

My receivers are on the awning side which I think is badly designed as once your awning is up there is no visible deterant.

Have you tried searching for previous topics regarding Alco Secure and also better ways to jack up the Van.

an example of a recent topic is - http://www.practicalcaravan.com/newforums/fm_messages.asp?fo=15&fm=380841

I intend trying the suggestion in the topic link above but I'll still be carrying my trolley jack I think.

Also have you looked at the online demo on the Alko web site.

http://www.al-ko.co.uk/alko-secure.htm
They make fitting look like a piece of cake which it is not.

Hi Thorpedo,

I'm hoping I don't have alko receivers, but if I have then I'll go to the link see if I can figure it out.

I may need to buy a trolley jack also.

Thanks for the advice,

Gary

 

[Parksy]

Hi Gary

The wheel clamps that I have fitted are on this page

http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/Marine/boats/Milenco_security.aspx
They're the lightweight one at

 

[Parksy]

B.T.W.

I forgot,best of luck with your caravan and let us know how you get on. If there's something you dont know or are not sure of just ask, somebody on here will have an answer.

 

[Parksy]

btw I forgot, good luck and enjoy your caravan,let us know how you get on. If there's anything that you dont know or are unsure of just ask. Somebody on here will have an answer.

 

[Parksy]

btw I forgot, good luck and enjoy your caravan,let us know how you get on. If there's anything that you dont know or are unsure of just ask. Somebody on here will have an answer.

I seem to have gotten hiccups

 

[GaryH]

Hi Gary

The wheel clamps that I have fitted are on this page

http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/Marine/boats/Milenco_security.aspx
They're the lightweight one at

 

[GaryH]

I seem to have gotten hiccups

a teaspoon of vinegar usually does the trick for me

 

[GaryH]

btw I forgot, good luck and enjoy your caravan,let us know how you get on. If there's anything that you dont know or are unsure of just ask. Somebody on here will have an answer.

Cheers Parksy.

Well, I've picked up the van now and have it safely stored on a cassoa gold site. The twin gridlock went on fine, a bit fiddly for one person but a lot less faff than jacking it up. I got two SAS receivers for it and they work fine. The nice people at SAS (Margaret) even sent me ex-demo ones so I saved