Caravan Coupling DO35 Cruisemaster, Alko replacement why would you?

My reasons for changing my Alko trailer coupling for a DO35 Cruisemaster coupling, and my experience of the process.

[@biglap.australia]

The DO35 is king that’s for sure. When we got our new caravan home the first thing I did was ditch the ball coupling. Never looked back 2.5 years later.

[@OzBloke]

G’day. Very informative thank you. Have you found the interaction between vehicle and van on the road much better? Cheers 😎

[@WeightBeforeYouDrive]

During towing I have not noticed any difference

[@philnelson3172]

ALKO also make a pin type fully articulating coupling which you can tell is connected correctly. Significantly less expensive than the DO35.

[@WeightBeforeYouDrive]

I am not aware of any alko fitting with a pin, I know they make an “off road coupling” that utilises a tow ball. That said there are several companies that make “hitch pin” type couplings, I am not sure of their details the most common by far is the DO35 and thats the one I am obviously most familiar with.

[@philnelson3172]

@@WeightBeforeYouDrive looks like it may have been discontinued!

[@WeightBeforeYouDrive]

@@philnelson3172 No I still going just a bit tied up at the mo to add new content

[@colinl9018]

Was the $400 total cost for van hitch and tow vehicle tongue?

[@WeightBeforeYouDrive]

Sorry for the tardy response it was for the hitch only, which includes the tow ball / pin that mounts onto you existing tow tongue.