How long do Alko friction pads last?

around 33,000 miles
The friction pad life expectancy is around 33,000 miles and can be prolonged by regular cleaning with fine grade emery paper.

Which Alko friction pads do I need?

Look at the front of the stabiliser handle. If you see the green plastic segment below the red one (not the button on the front of the hitch), the front and rear pads are fine. However, if you see only the red segment, they are worn and new ones are needed.

Why does my Alko hitch creak?

Most likely cause is the stabiliser pads have become contaminated with dirt. Clean tow ball and inside of hitch head with brake cleaner and a clean rag or wad of kitchen roll and see if that helps.

How do you clean AL-KO pads?

The side friction pads in the AKS 3004 Stabilisers should be monitored for wear, and replaced or cleaned as necessary.

1. Friction pads can become contaminated during use, this will reduce their stabilising efficiency.
2. Gently rub the concave surface of the friction pads with a fine grade emery paper.

Why does my caravan creak when towing?

The towing vehicle and caravan or trailer are not towing level. The nose weight is too high, check that the maximum nose weight permitted for you caravan and stabiliser. The towball has become worn, rusty or deformed. In this case the towball must be replaced.

How do you clean Alko pads?

Should you grease a caravan tow ball?

You do not need to grease your trailer hitch ball. That is entirely up to you. However, greasing it is recommended. Greasing will help ensure that the trailer hitch ball keeps its structural integrity, and it will help prevent it from squeaking.

How do you clean Alko friction pads?

Gently rub the concave surface of the friction pads with a fine grade emery paper. This will remove residue from the surface and prolong friction pad life. We recommend cleaning friction pads in this way before or after every journey to maximise their efficiency.

What is a Euro friction coupling?

The friction coupling is common on European vans that typically have a 4-5 per cent towball mass. The friction coupling uses small pads that, when the coupling is secured, press against the towball on different points to provide some resistance to movement.

How do you clean AL-KO friction pads?

How do I clean my Alko towball?

REMOVING TOWBALL PAINT 1 Towball as purchased, with protective paint. 2 Rub the towball with emery paper until all traces of paint are removed. Ideally finish by applying a coat of brake cleaner fluid to remove any residue. 3 The towball is now ready for your journey.

Is White Lithium grease good for hitch ball?

It should be fine. An EP (extreme pressure) grease would be be best, but any grease is better than nothing.

Should you grease a detachable towbar?

If you have a detachable towbar, do not grease the tow ball- only the receiver endNever neglect to have a professional fitter inspect your towbar if you’re involved in an accident.

Do I need to remove paint from towball?

Before using your AL-KO towball for the first time it is essential that all paint is removed and that the ball is free from grease as any residue will deteriorate the friction pads in your stabiliser.

What causes caravans to snake?

Snaking is most commonly caused by incidents such as sudden swerving, travelling at high speeds, being overtaken by larger vehicles and strong crosswinds, as well as blown-out tyres and overloading the nose of the caravan.