Alko Friction Lining repair 2019 [CC]

[@MikeMcGuire4]

This happened to me last week - in the pouring rain! Thanks for the tips!

[@HereWeTow]

Oh nightmare Mike..and it isnt a quick fix..you literally have to get down on the floor and set too fixing it. I hope you had a good easter weekend. Im still waiting for the better weather to appear.. not much sign of it yet. 🤷🏼‍♀️😊

[@georgescholey8978]

I have watched a few videos on how to do this now. This is way the best and up to your usual standard. Best wishes to you both for 2023

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you.. 😊

[@nico29568]

Thank you very much for the video, Peter, you gave me the confidence to have a go at doing it myself. I did the front and back pads, as "Harris The Cocker" suggested, the back was easy but I did struggle to get the front pad into place, I put a little bit of washing up liquid onto the screw nib to lubricate it, what a feeling when it clicked into place! Thank's again, really clear instructions and a great video.

[@HereWeTow]

Fantastic, glad it helped 👍

[@colinrimmer789]

Nice one Jules some people may have been alarmed at the worn/broken part falling out, clearly explained and demonstrated 👍

[@HereWeTow]

Cheers Colin. Thanks for commenting. 👍👍

[@benbeard5141]

I would just like to thank you on a very helpful video as arriving on site my front pad broke in pieces when unhitched,watched your video repaired it myself on watching your video,big thanks again Ben 😊

[@HereWeTow]

Glad it helped Ben..have a great weekend 😊👍

[@martinwhite3005]

Thank you very much, best video I've seen of how to change the friction pads. Excellent tip of how to change the back pad...

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you 😊

[@DelBoy1360]

Really helpful advice; thank you! I didnt need to look at the instructions and was able to get the parts and special screwdriver in advance from following your tutorial. My previous friction pads lasted forr two tows. The spare part this time was nearly £44 for a small piece of plastic and a screw!

[@HereWeTow]

Fantastic..we are glad it helped..that has to be the worlds most expensive plastic 😆

[@peterrimmer4103]

Difficulty releasing the AKS3004 Stabiliser from the towball. When I eventually managed to release it the friction lining (as I now it to be came away), your explanation was easy to follow and is more easily described and demonstrated , than the AL-KO manual.

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you Peter, I’m glad it helped. Thanks for your comments. 👍

[@stephenrobinson4736]

Really helpful. I've just changed mine today. Many thanks.

[@HereWeTow]

Glad it helped 👍

[@andrewhobley2319]

Thanks Jules made the job really easy. Thanks

[@HereWeTow]

You're welcome!

[@petermiller1041]

Thanks for the video. very clear instructions. Good work. Much appreciated

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you 😊

[@Everythings0714]

Thank you very much for this video. This has currently happened to me whilst getting to site. I shall attempt to rectify after watching this video. I'll let you know how it goes.👍🏻

[@HereWeTow]

Good luck and hope you get sorted 👍

[@gillgregory6327]

Really useful video Jules. Often wondered how this could be done. Really like your clear presenting style. Think I'll carry these as a spare in future. Thanks.

[@durhamcaravaners]

Mines just fell out , so bought a new one.. thanks for the vid julian ..

[@HereWeTow]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@dexyblue1234]

Nice one, I changed my side friction pads but couldnt find any info on how to change front and rear until now. Great video and another job on my list. Thanks

[@yankeedoodle880]

thanks for sharing, very scary for some people, good to see its fairly simple.

[@HereWeTow]

Thanks for watching 😊 Karina

[@greglewis8843]

Really useful vlog changed pads Before never thought about linings Breaking thank you

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Great informative video Brill thanks Jules

[@HereWeTow]

Thanks Bob. 👍👍

[@davefoote5046]

Great video - thanks for the info

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you, glad it was some use 👍

[@MrAndrewPorter]

Brilliant thank you

[@HereWeTow]

😊👍

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Cheers Jules.... nice job. 👍

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you. 👍

[@iandean1306]

Thanks for the information easy to follow video

[@keithandmichele]

Wow really detailed video Joules. Superb. Keith & Michele

[@MrSamsung99uk]

Good video, I was wondering how to change the front and back pads, I’ve done the side pads no problems. Cheers Jules 👍

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you very much. Hope it helps. 👍

[@Brooksontour]

Thank you for filming this a really useful help video that will help others I’m sure 👍

[@HereWeTow]

Welcome as always. 😉😊

[@Swiftadventures2019]

Thanks for sharing, , something for future reference 👍

[@paulpringle8263]

Hi jules thanks for sharing 👍

[@ShouldIstayorshouldItownow]

Very useful vlog, thanks for sharing. Cheers Stuart, Rebecca and blue 🐾

[@HereWeTow]

Thanks guys 👍👍

[@lizleonard3681]

Thank you Jules very handy information 👏👏

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Cheers Jules thanks for sharing P&J

[@HereWeTow]

Thanks guys. 👍👍

[@dsslimone]

Nice video. Well done. Nice hoodies in merch BTW. Don't know if I'm brave enough for a hoodie at 63.

[@HereWeTow]

🤷🏼‍♀️😆 Thanks for watching

[@CarrsCaravan]

Thanks for sharing this very useful video. Think I might have to look at carrying a spare just in case.

[@HereWeTow]

👍👍

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Great video, very clear :)

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you 😊

[@spanner134]

We tried 8 dealers in France plus a trailer distributor , not one to be had. Got one 3 days later after we traveled 150 miles south

[@HereWeTow]

Heck thats bad..I think its a common failure part so probably in high demand. I am glad you are sorted.. enjoy your travels 😊

[@jimbo5635]

Thanks!

[@HereWeTow]

Cheers Jim Bo. 👍

[@paulgray7274]

good help for the pads any idea why the coupling handle wont stay up for hitching unhitching

[@mailbox1016]

Isn't the indicator for front and rear pads by the hitch handle? I'm quite new to this so assumed the front indicator was for the side pads. Good video but would have been better to change both I'd have thought.

[@HereWeTow]

No, I am not sure which indicator you mean. There is the ATC on some caravans and the green button to show you are hitched on. Thanks for watching, Karina

[@mailbox1016]

@@HereWeTow at 6.47 on your video there is a red indicator showing just forward of your coupling handle , on the ALKO website it refers to that as a wear indicator. Thx

[@HereWeTow]

Yes, that is red and when you attach to the towball it should click to green to show the pads are engaged. If its red the tow ball could be worn or the pads, or you haven’t hitched properly and you may detach. The piece that broke on here was not the pads, they were not worn. Pads have quite a long life as long as you keep your towball dry and clean. Enjoy your caravan! 👍

[@FredRankin-e4b]

Helpful video but I’ve encountered a problem. After putting the front pad in place so that the indicator is clear i can’t line up the screw hole, any advice. Thanks

[@HereWeTow]

My only advice for this is to double check that you have the correct replacement parts. As long as these are right then I would say it was a little fiddly at first to get the pad in place. You need to put your finger in the middle of the hole to depress the indicator spring whilst manipulating the lining to get it to sit correctly. It is such an exact fit when you release the spring that it will sit there until you put the retaining screw back in. Hope that helps. Jules.

[@FredRankin-e4b]

Thanks Jule’s, job done. I couldn’t press the indicator hard enough whilst inserting the friction pad, so I pushed it up and wedged it on the outside that allowed me to concentrate on placing the pad. Thanks again

[@HereWeTow]

@user-ou6cb2hp2n Glad you sorted it..happy towing 👍👍

[@lennyk7495]

Hello hope you are well. We have a 2018 swift sprite, noticed today whilst toeing that there is some creaking/knocking noises coming from our Alko hitch. What could be the issue please? Many thanks in advance

[@HereWeTow]

Thanks for watching.. that could well be the friction pads. It might be they just need cleaning. Make sure your tow ball is clean too. This is a good step by step guide from my friend Nigel, try this before you start having to replace anything. If it’s not dirt then you will need to replace the pads. All the best with it www.practicalcaravan.com/advice/how-to-change-clean-al-ko-aks-3004-stabiliser-pads 👍

[@MrFireblade55]

Спасибо за видео!!! Вопрос? Возможна ли регулировка шайбами боковых фрикционов?

[@HereWeTow]

Thank you..sorry for the delayed reply.. I dont know if you can adjust them, the Alko website may offer that answer. 😊 Karina

[@MrFireblade55]

@@HereWeTow спасибо за ответ!!! Я уже решил этот вопрос!!! Всего доброго из России)))

[@LeeLorrie]

Hi Jules, This happened to me today, second weekend away in our brand new caravan, we couldn’t unhitch the caravan and then this small plastic bit fell out once I eventually got it off the tow ball. Do you know what causes this to happen? I would have expected it to last longer than to short trips away in a new van 😩 I will be contacting the dealer tomorrow, just wondered if you knew why it happens 🤷‍♂️ Take care both

[@HereWeTow]

Hi Lee, I heard of someone else having the same problem too today funnily enough. Our friends had had a lot of use so could easily have been wear and tear. For a brand new one it could be bad luck, a faulty part, maybe something related to the hitch or, as the dealer may try to tell you, your tow ball. As long as you have cleaned the paint off your tow ball it is unlikely to be that. Be interesting to see how many other people have had problems. I hope you get it sorted and it doesn’t happen again. I wouldn’t expect it to happen on your second outing..

[@GWuk69]

Why wouldn't you change the rear pad at the same time, equal wear?

[@HereWeTow]

It was 5 years ago so I can’t remember now but the front part broke so we were replacing that broken part. I don’t remember the rear being worn and our friend still have this caravan and had no further issues with the lining pads. Thank you for watching..

[@GWuk69]

@@HereWeTow Thanks for the reply. I'm planning on changing mine this coming weekend and as I don't know how old the existing ones are, I'll play it safe and change all of them. Great channel, keep it up.

[@HereWeTow]

All the best with changing them 👍😊

[@HotelGolf82]

Nice! On another note. May I ask where you bought this front cover? Thank you in advance!

[@HereWeTow]

The towing cover is from Protec Covers, they are made to fit your exact caravan. You can get a discount of £25 with the code HEREWETOW. Thanks for watching 😊 Karina