Changing a wheel

WARNING: Only jack up your caravan when it is coupled up to the car with its handbrake applied and in 1st gear (engine off).

• When changing a wheel leave caravan hitched to towing vehicle and ensure that the caravan and towing vehicle handbrakes are applied.

•  Lower corner steadies (as safety measure) on the side that is being jacked up.

• Remove wheel trims (if fitted).

• Use wheel brace to slacken off wheel nuts on the wheel to be changed

• Position jack under the axle at the appropriate jacking point.

• Jack up the caravan until the wheel for removal is just off the ground.

• Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.

• Fit spare wheel and reverse the above procedure. Ensure clean, dry mating surfaces and clean, dry bolt sealing areas.

• Ensure the spare wheel is free from damage and distortion

• Tighten all five bolts, to 88Nm (65lb/ft) for steel wheels or 130Nm (96lb/ft) for alloy wheels using a torque wrench or have checked as soon as possible. Ensure the correct wheel fixings are used, as supplied with your caravan.

WARNING: When a wheel has been removed and replaced the torque of the wheel nuts should be re-checked after approximately 30 miles.

Wheel Bolt Tightening
When refitting a wheel it is ESSENTIAL that the wheel bolts are tightened to the recommended torque figure and in the correct sequence.

Note: Only use a suitable wheel brace to loosen and tighten the wheel bolts. Do not use the corner steady brace for this application.

The sequence necessary to correctly carry out this work on a 5 stud wheel is as shown in Fig A.

Please note the correct torque settings.

Jacking Points
Note: Al-Ko jacking brackets and jacks are not standard on all models. If not fitted they can be obtained from your supplying dealer or direct from Al-Ko.

WARNING: Only jack up your caravan when it is coupled up to the car with its handbrake applied and in 1st gear (engine off).
Ensure that the jack is located in the correct position, i.e. on the jacking bracket on the chassis for the AL-KO side mounted jack (Fig.B).
Alternatively the reinforced axle mounting plate can be used but the chassis member itself MUST NEVER

be used as a jacking point.

Fig. B - Side Lift Jack
All caravans are provided with the facility to fit AL-KO side jacking points although a scissor, trolley or bottle jack may be used. Ensure the lifting capacity of your jack is suitable for your caravan.

The AL-KO Side Lift Jack
The AL-KO Side Lift Jack has been specifically developed to aid the often difficult process of changing a wheel on caravans.

Bottle Jack
For caravans with an MTPLM over 2000 kg a bottle jack must be used. A bottle jack is supplied with all models with an MTPLM over 2000 kg unless the E&P levelling system option has been fitted. Where fitted the E&P levelling system can be used to jack up the wheels, for details please refer to the E&P levelling system instructions supplied. It is suitable for fitment to the AL-KO chassis, located in the pre-drilled holes in the longitudinal members.

Note: The fitment of some aftermarket motor movers may inhibit the use of the AL-KO jacking system. It’s the responsibility of the motor mover fitter to provide a suitable alternative.

Please contact AL-KO for an alternative jacking location if one has not been provided.