am i ok to tow my caravan which has an Alko hitch with the standard swan neck which was fitted to my FL2 when bought

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A picture might help but initial thought is yes as Alko hitches are no longer new technology, but can you not have a trial hitch up and make sure it does not foul any thing by having a second person walk alongside checking.

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I posted avery similar question a few days ago having been thrown into doubt by the caravan dealers. However having towed my 'van with an Alko over 1000 miles without problems I would guess you are ok. eh tu?

Hi,

I tow my caravan with a swan neck tow bar (although its a Witter detachable) without any problems. I would have thought that any swan neck type would be most suitable, its only some of the flanged type that can cause problems. This was pointed out to me by the local tow bar specialists that fitted mine.

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May I suggest you check out Adrian888's post of a few days ago when I hopefully clarified where the I compatability issues arise.

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thanks for the info will try the hitch before towing for a distance as suggested

Have to start by saying I claim no expertise BUT I was told that I needed a swan neck tow ball to tow my newly acquired caravan that has Alco hitch and ATC.
I've towed the van about 70 miles so far and it seems to work well enough!

If its a Swan Neck hitch be it fixed or Detachable it will be fine with an Alko hitch, if its the Flange type towball it needs checking further, clearance between the hitch and the bumber on articulation and the Alko tow ball will be mounted on a narrower stem.

Alko Ball

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=non+alko...hcK5U4M%3A


Non Alko ball

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=non+alko..._UZmdJM%3A

Note how the ball on the non Alko towball is shorter and thicker. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Sorry if wrong but I rather think the links are the same?

Must be my iPad, the first link shows a Black towball with a narrow stem, the second is a gold towball on a dumpy stem  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Hmm on pc the links take me to a page of different tow balls that appear the same but that could just be my set up!

I guess the important bit for OP is that Swan Neck tow ball is fine for Alko hitch!