Handy video this one Martin. Will keep it in mind for when my pads are ready 👍. Only thing I’ve done in 11 years is cleaned the two side pads because of creaking. Other than that all ok. Cheers, Rob
Hi Rob, I wasn’t sure if they needed changing just noticed a slight difference in handling from the hitch last time we towed. They were slightly worn and a couple of small chunks missing in the front one. Will see if it makes a difference on the next tow. Cheers
I need to do mine, thanks for a clear and concise video on how to do it. I may try putting the rubber bump guard in warm water before refitting it to make it more pliable.
A tip when fitting the top pad is to hold the button up with mole grips or an open ended spanner of the right size to catch under the red lip of the button. The pad just pops straight into place.
@@TheCaravanNut To be honest fitted my pads exactly the same way you did, a bit of a fiddle. Only afterwards I stumbled across the tip on RUclips. Always the case!
@@TheCaravanNut Something like that Martin, yeah! 👏😂. If it's any consolation, l feel your pain. l spent most of the weekend outside doing all the essential prepping for our first trip away on Monday. I've just about thawed out today!! 🥶👍
Hi Martin great video mate. This is one of those jobs a lot of people put off. Showing people how easy it is hopefully give others the insensitive to take it on themselves and save money. That rubber needs warming up mate. Stick it your brew that will help 😂 Thanks for sharing 👍 Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul and Sarah, yeah, quite an easy job to do. I thought about heating the cover up but had not to heat it with! Would have been easier. Thanks for watching
Whats chances of this vlog as ive just ordered mine,i think mine on the van is missing so a little job for me to do so hopefully goes as smooth as yours thanks again ....steve👍
@@TheCaravanNut Recently changed mine on a 20 y.o. winterhoff coupling.. Destroyed the old ones knocking them out with an old screwdriver. Replacement required some jiggling. Used the plastic locking ball as a former to press them into their recesses by pushing down on the locking lever. Was nigh impossible to fully close on the actual towing ball. By hooking up with the clamp in the unlocked (reversing) position and judicious use of the motor mover (car stationary/handbrake on) I got them bedded in. Any attempt to hammer them in would damage them. Initially full lock was still tight but after a test run accompanied by some groaning noises it has settled in and no problems at all on recent journeys. The wear indicator is now on its max setting. Note... pads from ebay....much cheaper than some and they do the job...
The bigger issue is that when they snap whilst your car is hitched to the caravan, in some circumstances, it then prevents you from unhitching your car!!
I wouldn’t think it is too difficult, there are two bolts either side of the head, not sure if they are Allen key or torque bit, and one that goes through the top it the red handle. If you go onto the Aklo website you can download the manual for each head. Cheers
the front and rear pads do nothing but just sit there saving the actual hitch metal wearing out, they do nothing to stop any swaying, that is the side pads that help stop the sway due to just having the brakes on on the hitch. front and back are just wearing out by the ball sitting in this area. the sides wear out due to being brake pads... easy job and can save a bit of noise wobble and sway...... shame these parts are so expensive for what they are.
Good video that Martin, I’ve done side ones but didn’t think about the others. Saw you struggle a bit but wonder if it may have been easier with the use of some derogatory and blasphemous language? … I find it often helps 👍🏻🤣 🔨
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Handy video this one Martin. Will keep it in mind for when my pads are ready 👍. Only thing I’ve done in 11 years is cleaned the two side pads because of creaking. Other than that all ok. Cheers, Rob
Hi Rob, I wasn’t sure if they needed changing just noticed a slight difference in handling from the hitch last time we towed. They were slightly worn and a couple of small chunks missing in the front one. Will see if it makes a difference on the next tow. Cheers
@@TheCaravanNut it wont make any difference at all, but now you know they have been replaced you will think its miles better ha ha
I need to do mine, thanks for a clear and concise video on how to do it. I may try putting the rubber bump guard in warm water before refitting it to make it more pliable.
Yeah, warm water will help. Hope you manage to sort it. Cheers
A tip when fitting the top pad is to hold the button up with mole grips or an open ended spanner of the right size to catch under the red lip of the button. The pad just pops straight into place.
Good tip, I didn’t have all my tools with me but the method I used worked ok.
Cheers
@@TheCaravanNut To be honest fitted my pads exactly the same way you did, a bit of a fiddle. Only afterwards I stumbled across the tip on RUclips. Always the case!
Another great video Martin. Cheers
Thanks for the support 👍
That's another job on my list. Thanks for showing me how it's done👍
Your list must be as long as mine! Cheers
Something weirdly therapeutic watching someone else tackling a job like that 😄 Cheers Martin. Have a cracking season. Regards, Mo 😊👍
Hi Mo, what me outside in the cold and you watching the vlog in the warmth!
Another job done.
Thanks for comments and watching
@@TheCaravanNut Something like that Martin, yeah! 👏😂. If it's any consolation, l feel your pain. l spent most of the weekend outside doing all the essential prepping for our first trip away on Monday. I've just about thawed out today!! 🥶👍
Hi Martin great video mate. This is one of those jobs a lot of people put off. Showing people how easy it is hopefully give others the insensitive to take it on themselves and save money. That rubber needs warming up mate. Stick it your brew that will help 😂 Thanks for sharing 👍 Paul and Sarah
Hi Paul and Sarah, yeah, quite an easy job to do. I thought about heating the cover up but had not to heat it with! Would have been easier.
Thanks for watching
I’ve just replaced the two on the side never looked at the other’s good video Martin
Worth having a quick look.
Thanks for watching
Hi Martin. Another useful video. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks Paul 👍
Whats chances of this vlog as ive just ordered mine,i think mine on the van is missing so a little job for me to do so hopefully goes as smooth as yours thanks again ....steve👍
Hi Steve, fairly easy job, just get the right bit T27 and you’ll be fine.
Hope it goes to plan. Thanks for watching
More involved, although in some ways an easier task than the Winterhoff but I prefer that design...
Never done the winterhoff, will have a look at that. Cheers
@@TheCaravanNut
Recently changed mine on a 20 y.o. winterhoff coupling..
Destroyed the old ones knocking them out with an old screwdriver.
Replacement required some jiggling. Used the plastic locking ball as a former to press them into their recesses by pushing down on the locking lever. Was nigh impossible to fully close on the actual towing ball. By hooking up with the clamp in the unlocked (reversing) position and judicious use of the motor mover (car stationary/handbrake on) I got them bedded in. Any attempt to hammer them in would damage them.
Initially full lock was still tight but after a test run accompanied by some groaning noises it has settled in and no problems at all on recent journeys.
The wear indicator is now on its max setting.
Note... pads from ebay....much cheaper than some and they do the job...
If these snap when your away can you still tow the caravan if you don't carry spares pads?
I believe you can but it won’t be as stable as these are an integral part of the stabilisation. Cheers
The bigger issue is that when they snap whilst your car is hitched to the caravan, in some circumstances, it then prevents you from unhitching your car!!
Martin do you know how difficult it is to change the actual stabiliser arms on the alko ?
I wouldn’t think it is too difficult, there are two bolts either side of the head, not sure if they are Allen key or torque bit, and one that goes through the top it the red handle. If you go onto the Aklo website you can download the manual for each head. Cheers
Martin do the pads have friction material on them or are they just a plastic shim?
Hi Colin, they seem to be just a plastic shim. Will see if they make a difference on the next tow! Cheers
Are you not changing the side friction pads?
I’m sure I mentioned in the vlog that I had checked them and they are ok!
Any how, they were fine. Cheers
the front and rear pads do nothing but just sit there saving the actual hitch metal wearing out, they do nothing to stop any swaying, that is the side pads that help stop the sway due to just having the brakes on on the hitch. front and back are just wearing out by the ball sitting in this area. the sides wear out due to being brake pads... easy job and can save a bit of noise wobble and sway...... shame these parts are so expensive for what they are.
Good video that Martin, I’ve done side ones but didn’t think about the others.
Saw you struggle a bit but wonder if it may have been easier with the use of some derogatory and blasphemous language? … I find it often helps 👍🏻🤣 🔨
Hi Howard,
There’s always blasphemous language on my vlogs, I just edit that out! 🤣
Thanks for watching
What a rip off they are in price as well...now carry spare after it snapped in the highlands.
Yeah, not the cheapest parts! I’ve got spare side friction pads. Will save up a but spare front & back! 🤣
Thanks for watching