Accessories; Corner Steadies; Shock Absorbers; Stabilisers - Swift Vehicle Owner's Manual

Maintenance

ACCESSORIES

Corner Steadies

Corner Steadies are as stated, for the
purpose of steadying the caravan corners.
They are NOT JACKS AND SHOULD NEVER
BE USED AS SUCH. The screw and pivot
pins should be lubricated periodically to
ensure their satisfactory operation. (See also
Jack Operation).

Shock Absorbers

All AL-KO chassis have pre-punched holes
to accommodate Shock Absorbers, in front
of the axle. On the Euro-Axle System, axle
swing arms have a removable rectangular
plastic cap exposing a slot to accommodate
retro-fit brackets for the Octagon Shock
Absorbers. (See Accessory Price List). Delta
Axles have Shock Absorbers fitted as
standard which MUST NOT BE REMOVED.

Stabilisers

AL-KO overruns can be fitted with a range of
AL-KO Stabiliser devices (if not already fitted
as standard), dependent on the maximum
gross weight of the caravan. AL-KO
stabilisers operate on a friction type basis,
whereby friction pads grip onto a dry,
grease free towball. It is important to note
that the AKS range of stabilisers are suitable
for use with swan neck, fixed or detachable
type towbars or the special AL-KO Extended
Neck Bolt-On Towball. We do not approve
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the use of any other bolt-on type towball,
other than the AL-KO Towball. Failure to use
the correct towball may result in product
failure and will invalid your warranty.
The AKS range is available in three different
models: The AKS 1300 is suitable for
caravans up to a maximum gross weight of
1360 Kg, the AKS 2700 up to 2700 Kg and
the new AKS 2004 up to 2000 Kg. Each
Stabiliser can also be retro-fitted with an
AL-KO Security Device and Safety ball, to
ensure maximum theft Deterrent (please see
our accessory price list for further details).
All 'Red' coloured AL-KO Security Devices
have full TUV and Sold Secure Approvals
and are available from most good caravan
dealers or direct from AL-KO Mail Order on
0800 074 4334.
AKS 1300 & AKS 2700 &
Security Device Security Device
AKS 2004 &
Security Device

Road Wheels

In most instances the road wheels and tyres
are supplied by the Caravan Manufacturer.
The condition of wheels and tyres should be
checked regularly, particularly for distortion
of flanges and the wheel dish. Wheels that
are damaged or distorted, or have wheel bolt
seatings cracked or deformed must not be
repaired or used in service - these must
be replaced.
Important: Standard AL-KO caravan chassis
use M12 wheel bolts. These must always
only be tightened to the correct torque
setting:
- Steel wheels 88 Nm (65 lbs/ft)
- Alloy wheels 115 Nm (85 lbs/ft)
in sequence, (i.e. North, South, East, West);
NEVER clock or anti-clockwise. ALWAYS
use a calibrated torque wrench, do not
use a corner steady brace, power or electric
wrench. It is as dangerous to overtighten
wheel bolts as it is to not tighten them
sufficiently.
Important: The torque settings should be
re-checked after 50 Km.
If other wheel bolts are used please ensure
the torque settings are as follows:
M10 - 49 Nm (36 ft. lb)
M14 - 135 Nm (99.5 ft. lb)
M16 - 210 Nm (155 ft. lb)