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applying the caravan brakes, extending the
distance between the tow car and caravan
and bringing the caravan back into line. ATC
has been fitted as standard on a wide range
of caravans since its launch in 2007 and is
also available for retrofit.For more information
on how ATC works, please visit our website at
www.al-ko.co.uk.
The AL-KO formula for optimum safety
The AL-KO Formula for Optimum Safety is a
combination of industry leading technology
that ensures the safest possible driving
conditions for caravan owners. When used in
conjunction with AL-KO AKS, there is no safer
package for towing a caravan.
The AL-KO AKS Stabiliser device permanently
suppresses small swinging and pitching
movements in the trailer and increases the
critical driving speed by approx 20%.
As an emergency system, AL-KO ATC
automatically safeguards against a number of
critical driving conditions.
A safe driving style and correct loading
combine with AL-KO’s advanced technology
to ensure optimum safety
Coupling Up
Manoeuvre towing vehicle or trailer to
coupling point.
Overrun devices fitted with 50 mm
coupling head
Fully open coupling head handle and secure
hitch onto the towball. See page 25
(coupling up).
Thread the breakaway cable through the
breakaway cable guide provided (Fig. 40)
and connect it to attachment point provided
on towing bracket (Fig. 39). Please refer to
‘Braked Trailers Use of Breakaway Cables’ for
further detail.
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
! WARNING: The breakaway cable
operates the handbrake (emergency brake),
in the event of the caravan/trailer becoming
detached from the towing vehicle during
towing. For this emergency brake to work
correctly, it is absolutely essential that the
following points are observed:
1. The breakaway cable MUST run through the
breakaway cable guide.
2. The breakaway cable MUST NOT be
wrapped around the jockey wheel, as this
disables the emergency brake (Fig. 41).
3. The cable MUST run as straight as possible
and not be restricted.
4. Ensure the cable is long enough to allow
for cornering and will not become taut or
snag during use, as this could result in the
handbrake operating whilst towing.
Please refer to ‘Braked Trailers Use of
Breakaway Cables’ Information sheet,
supplied with your caravan/trailer.
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