Manoeuvre with AL-KO caravan accessories 

Manoeuvring a caravan onto the parking place at a campsite can be a Mammut task. With manoeuvring systems from AL-KO, you can overcome such situations problem-free. The manoeuvring system will move the caravan to the desired place down to the millimetre — even on uneven ground or where there is little room. Electronic aids for caravans make instruction from a helper superfluous. For many years AL-KO has belonged to the best manoeuvring systems for caravans with its MAMMUT manoeuvring aid. The manoeuvring system has won numerous awards and frequently impressed customers with its user-friendliness. Only the MAMMUT manoeuvring system for caravans from AL-KO gives joystick control to the driver. In contrast to operation with buttons it can be seamlessly accelerated, steered and braked. The manoeuvring system must be released so that the caravan does not move unintentionally. To do this simply hold the remote control up to the sensor on the caravan’s drawbar. The AL-KO manoeuvring system for caravans manages 360-degree turns, negotiates gradients of up to 28 per cent and obstacles of up to 4 cm in height. The seamless electronic controls also have the advantage that nothing jerks when manoeuvring. So single axle and tandem axle caravans can be moved easily and precisely.

The powerful entry-level model RANGER for single-axle caravans up to 1.8 tonnes and tandem axles up to 2.5 tonnes moves the caravan to the exact millimetre effortlessly. Even tight spaces and steep ground can be mastered in this way without help. Even beginners can move the caravan easily with the manoeuvring aid using the ergonomic remote control. The soft start and soft stop functions enable precise and shock-free manoeuvring. The RANGER overcomes obstacles up to two centimetres in height and with a maximum gradeability of 18 per cent.

It is not possible to move the caravan with the manoeuvring system alone in all situations, for example on rain-soaked ground. In such situations jockey wheels are a great help provided that they meet certain conditions. If they are too slim they will still work on hard surfaces, but can be a hindrance on soft ground. These wheels create deep furrows, or in the worst case, sink. In this case only a great deal of physical strength or a helper can free the caravan again. AL-KO provides jockey wheels in a variety of versions. They are available with a static load capacity of between 150 and 300 kg, so that the right jockey wheels can be found for nearly all models. However, always be aware that the dynamic load capacity is lower. The hand crank works smoothly and can also be removed in some models.

Move uncoupled trailers with ease with manoeuvring handles. They are also used on jockey wheels so that they cannot slip when driving, if the locking bar has not been properly tightened. To do this, the manoeuvring handle is attached to the outside tube of the jockey wheel. It is easily attached with four screws. However, note that the jockey wheels can only be attached to an outside tube with a diameter of 48 mm.