I have had 16.6" caravans,single axle for about 28 years and now upgrading to a 19.6" dual axle caravan full onsuite and solar panels etc.
I am looking for comments on the two electronic anti sway units available, Alco and Dexter from people who have used these units.
All comments welcome.
Thanks
Ray Saunders
Possum3 said
03:08 PM Feb 4, 2022
I have used both; The ALKO one caused a lot of problems, actuating tuning left around corners, had to be disconnected to reverse park, had to be disconnected to travel on gravel roads - ALKO Technicians unable to rectify faults.
Have Dexter unit currently, great unit no need to disconnect to travel on gravel or reverse park.
Chalk and cheese units - I believe ALKO purchased the rights to Dexter in order to remedy faults in their unit - Having dealt with ALKO for service I would never again buy their product, even if it is a re-badged Dexter.
Possum3 said
03:10 PM Feb 4, 2022
Sorry I forgot, Welcome to GN's Ray, I'm sure you will enjoy the Forum and all the editorial sections as well.
Dougwe said
03:38 PM Feb 4, 2022
Welcome to the gang Ray, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Sorry, I can't help with your question but for what it's worth,
I have a 20' 2.7t aluminium teepee that tows exceptionally well without ASU but only tow no more that 90kmh at most. I am fully aware of sway so have my whits about me at all times. I am not saying nothing will happen because you just never know. So far so good for me.
Keep Safe out there.
Ray Saunders said
04:47 PM Feb 4, 2022
Thanks for your response. I have just talked to an independent caravan sales and repair yard and they are authorised to fit both. However have been informed most people are now fitting Dexter.
Ray
Ray Saunders said
04:50 PM Feb 4, 2022
Thanks Chief One Feather, I also only tow at 90km but with a 1.5 t van. Not sure about the extra weight - maybe I should give it a go without one.
Hi all
I have had 16.6" caravans,single axle for about 28 years and now upgrading to a 19.6" dual axle caravan full onsuite and solar panels etc.
I am looking for comments on the two electronic anti sway units available, Alco and Dexter from people who have used these units.
All comments welcome.
Thanks
Ray Saunders
Have Dexter unit currently, great unit no need to disconnect to travel on gravel or reverse park.
Chalk and cheese units - I believe ALKO purchased the rights to Dexter in order to remedy faults in their unit - Having dealt with ALKO for service I would never again buy their product, even if it is a re-badged Dexter.
Sorry, I can't help with your question but for what it's worth,
I have a 20' 2.7t aluminium teepee that tows exceptionally well without ASU but only tow no more that 90kmh at most. I am fully aware of sway so have my whits about me at all times. I am not saying nothing will happen because you just never know. So far so good for me.
Keep Safe out there.
Thanks for your response. I have just talked to an independent caravan sales and repair yard and they are authorised to fit both. However have been informed most people are now fitting Dexter.
Ray