Towing Stability

All our models are of a well-balanced design and should be exceptionally good towers.

All models apart from the Sprite range (Diamond pack option) and Basecamp have an AL-KO stabiliser fitted as standard. (See Al-Ko chassis handbook for more details)

The common causes of poor stability include:
• Worn springs or loose spring fixings on the towing vehicle.

• Towing vehicle springs too soft.

• Insufficient nose weight.

• Nose of caravan is towing too high or too low.

• Unsuitable towing vehicle

Snaking:
• This is a term used to denote an unstable car and caravan combination where the caravan ‘weaves’ from side to side often causing a similar swaying movement in the car itself.

Causes:
• Unsuitable or unbalanced outfit.

• Incorrect loading or weight distribution.

• Excessive speed especially downhill.

• Side winds.

• Overtaking.

• Being overtaken by a large fast moving vehicle.

• Erratic driving.

• Incorrect tyre pressures, car and caravan

• Incorrect vehicle tow ball height

• Worn stabiliser pads or tow ball

Cures:
• Cases of persistent snaking can be alleviated by the use of a stabiliser.

• If you do find your outfit snaking, try to keep the steering wheel in a central position as far as possible, decelerate and avoid braking if possible