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I have both. Prefer to use the Alko hub lock as feel it is the most secure and insurance require it. But if having to use a ramp to level when on a site pitch and the wheel will not line up with the receiver I use the other lock on the offside wheel.
PS, if you buy a second hand Alko make sure you have the registration with it, so you can transfer to yourself. If not and you loose the Key Alko will not assist you for a replacement.
 
Jan 20, 2023
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Alko are very secure but can be awkward to fit. I use a Milenco on site but would have preferred a Nemesis at home in hindsight. As already said, check to see if your insurance has a preference stated.
 
Nov 11, 2009
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Is it a good idea to buy a second hand Alko?
Why not? I bought second hand Alko lozenge and then the lock set separately. But I made sure that the lock set had been de=registered first so that I could then register it with Alko. But when touring I used a lighter Milenco wheel lock. Far less fiddly than Alko. But these days I would buy the Nemesis or Milenco equivalent and use that when touring and at home/storage.
 
Dec 27, 2022
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When I got this van it had Al-ko fitted, registered* to the previous owner. I bought an unregistered lock barrel from eBay and sold the registered one the same way. Cost me about £10.

* Whom I was unable to contact to get it deregistered.
 
Nov 30, 2022
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I have an Alko lock and a No39 Lozenge for sale! (Bailey Phoenix)
The lock has been deregistered (email to prove it) and has two keys plus all the paperwork and the registration card with the vital number on it.
PM me if interested in either.
 
Jan 3, 2012
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If the Nemesis is easier to fit that one might be ideal if we are seasonal or in storage but we are not touring so do not need a Milenco wheel lock . but you go what your choice a Alko lock and lozenges.
 

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