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Title: I like the look of this
Post by: griz066 on August 13, 2013, 02:11:15 PM: I like the look of This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWMWb_pxf8I#ws) anyting that improves towing stability has to be a good thing i reckon.
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: McGirr on August 13, 2013, 04:55:59 PM: Clever concept. I think his mo would give him stability if he had too many drinks. ;D

Mark
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: briann532 on August 13, 2013, 05:02:22 PM: It does seem good.

Does anyone have any idea on price???
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: GeoffA on August 13, 2013, 05:15:33 PM: ESC looks good.
Looks like it might not be too hard to retro-fit if needed.

OSC came standard on the Coota......Organic Stability Control......... ;D
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: Robbo on August 13, 2013, 05:33:12 PM: If Speewa had one fitted to himself

it could have avoided this... ;D ;D
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: DaveR on August 14, 2013, 06:34:50 PM: Great idea for sure.
I like it almost as I like the fact it took 4 posts for this great safety oriented post to be off topic.....
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: berlitza on August 14, 2013, 06:42:26 PM: Fantastic idea, that maybe should be standard on a lot of the caravans
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: Pete_R on August 14, 2013, 06:58:03 PM: Quote from: briann532 on August 13, 2013, 05:02:22 PM
It does seem good.

Does anyone have any idea on price???

Found some approximate prices in the Alko ESC FAQ sections

http://www.alkoesc.com.au/escfaq.html#.UgtGOG34Jfs (http://www.alkoesc.com.au/escfaq.html#.UgtGOG34Jfs)
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: briann532 on August 14, 2013, 07:35:10 PM: Seems like a cheap piece of insurance to me, I might ring Jayco about getting it fitted.

Like most insurance I hope it is a complete waste of money and I never need it.......

Would like to hear from anyone who has experience with it if possible.
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: Pete_R on August 14, 2013, 07:39:56 PM: Just note this bit that I also found in the FAQ section though

Q. Is AL-KO ESC suitable for use in rough terrain off road situations?

A. AL-KO ESC should be disconnected for serious off road use as extreme bumps and rough terrain could activate the ESC.
AL-KO ESC is safe to use on unpaved roads.
Title: Re: I like the look of this
Post by: whitey on August 14, 2013, 07:42:57 PM: Almost makes you want to buy a 24ft caravan and get one fitted doesn't it >:D

With the lack of towing experience drivers have ...or get ...it is a great safety device when towing anything with a bit of weight on board. Many years ago I had an incident when a load shifted in a 7x4 box trailer .. a mixture of firewood and basketball sized rocks... and if it wasn't for my passenger mate's knowledge and quick words I would have come unstuck, I could see this device working well in that type of situation for sure . Good clip