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Maintenance
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Manufactured from high quality steel, the
chassis has extra deep sections to provide
strength at points of maximum stress. Large
elongated holes are punched in the longitudinal
chassis members, to reduce weight to a
minimum. Each hole incorporates a return
flange to maintain the required strength and
provide rigidity in the extra deep sections.
The chassis frame is of a bolted construction
which allows replacement of individual parts
should the need arise.
The chassis is Hot Dipped Galvanised. This is
regarded as one of the best forms of corrosion
protection. It does however require minimal
maintenance in certain circumstances and
should, if properly maintained, last the lifetime
of the vehicle.
When new, the chassis is of a bright and shiny
appearance. As the galvanising cures during
the initial 2/3 month period, this will gradually
change to a medium/dark grey colour. This
grey finish is the ideal, giving the correct
protective coating. During this curing period the
surface should be protected to avoid possible
wet storage stain, in the form of a soft, light
coloured, porous, oxidation layer. If the chassis
members are in contact with any salt deposits
from roads this should immediately be washed
off with a high pressure washer. Salt attracts
moisture allowing the surfaces to remain wet,
this prevents curing and also allows formation
of wet storage stain. It is recommended that the chassis/
components are washed off, using a pressure
washer on an annual basis (especially after
winter usage), to avoid undesirable build up of
salt and dirt deposits.
The galvanised chassis should not be painted
or subjected to any other protective treatment.
Should the galvanising become superficially
damaged exposing the steel core, this should
be cleaned and treated with a Cold Galvanising
Spray obtainable from vehicle accessory outlets.
Damage to chassis members through impact
etc, MUST NOT be straightened or welded.
Damaged chassis members MUST be replaced.
drilling or Welding of parts or accessories
The chassis is designed and built to precise
tolerances and must not be drilled or welded
(except in accordance with certain AL-KO
Accessory Operating Instructions). Failure to
comply will invalidate all warranties.
Independent suspension
The AL-KO rubber suspension is designed and
developed to suit all types of road conditions and
is maintenance free. Three rubber elements are
contained within a hexagonal axle tube. These
provide suspension and have inherent damping
characteristics. (Only the hubs and wheel brakes
require attention - see axle section).
loadings on coupling Heads, overrun
assemblies and axles
The permitted ‘nose’ weights of the coupling
head/stabiliser, overrun assembly and
drawbars, must never exceed the lowest value
stamped on the assemblies.
Fig . 1
The maximum axle loading is that stamped on
the plate (Fig. 1 example axle plate) located in
the centre of the axle, facing rearwards.
do not attempt to remove as this will void
the plate .
The third line down marked “Capacity” is the
maximum permitted axle loading and must not
be exceeded.
The caravan manufacturer may have stated a
lower maximum loading weight on the plate
fitted adjacent to the entrance door, this then
becomes the maximum permitted load and