Caravan Chassis Handbook - Swift Owners Club

ACCESSORIESCORNER STEADIESCorner Steadies are as stated, for the purpose of steadyingthe caravan corners. They are NOT JACKS AND SHOULDNEVER BE USED AS SUCH. The screw and pivot pinsshould be lubricated periodically to ensure their satisfactoryoperation. (See also Jack Operation).SHOCK ABSORBERSAll AL-KO chassis have pre-punched holes to accommodateShock Absorbers, in front of the axle. On the Euro-AxleSystem, axle swing arms have a removable rectangularplastic cap exposing a slot to accommodate retro-fit bracketsfor the Octagon Shock Absorbers. (See Accessory PriceList). Delta Axles have Shock Absorbers fitted as standardwhich MUST NOT BE REMOVED.STABILISERSAL-KO overruns can be fitted with a range of AL-KO Stabiliserdevices (if not already fitted as standard), dependent on themaximum gross weight of the caravan. AL-KO stabilisers operateon a friction type basis, whereby friction pads grip onto a Dry,Grease Free Towball. It is important to note that the AKS range ofstabilisers are suitable for use with swan neck, fixed or detachabletype towbars or the special AL-KO Extended Neck Bolt-On Towball.We do not approve the use of any other bolt-on type towball, otherthan the AL-KO Towball. Failure to use the correct towball mayresult in product failure and will invalid your warranty.The AKS range is available in two different models, the AKS 1300suitable for caravans with a maximum gross weight of 1360 Kgand the AKS 3004 which is suitable for caravans with a maximumgross weight up to 3000 Kg.Each Stabiliser can also be retro-fitted with an AL-KO SecurityDevice and Safety ball, to ensure maximum theft deterrent (pleasesee our accessory price list for further details). All ‘Red’ colouredAL-KO Security Devices have full TUV and Sold Secure Approvalsand are available from good dealers or direct at www.al-ko.co.uk.40