Author Topic: I like the look of this  (Read 3367 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline griz066

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 794
  • Thanked: 7 times
  • Gender: Male
I like the look of this
« on: August 13, 2013, 02:11:15 PM »
I like the look of
This
anyting that improves towing stability has to be a good thing i reckon.
Yesterday's Gone, Tomorrow Hasn't Happened, Live For Today.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12950.msg192834#msg192834

Offline McGirr

  • Cape York Tour Guide
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 6720
  • Thanked: 247 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Living the good life
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #1 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
Living the dream working our way around Australia.

Ernabella SA, Warburton WA, Mt Barnett Roadhouse in the Kimberley, Peppimenarti NT, Ramingining NT, Gapuwiyak NT, Gunbalanya NT, Bidyadanga WA, Ali Curung NT, Tjuntjuntjara WA. 18 places

https://www.facebook.com/Working-and-Traveling-Australia

Offline briann532

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 1838
  • Thanked: 69 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 05:02:22 PM »
It does seem good.

Does anyone have any idea on price???
Back to a swag!
BitsiShity Tryton
Spending most of my time at the farm in Dalton!

Offline GeoffA

  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 8493
  • Thanked: 607 times
  • Gender: Male
  • "If 1 axle is good, 2 must be better........."
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #3 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
Geoff and Kay

1999 GU TD42T wagon
2005 Coota Camper - gone, but never forgotten
2020 North Coast 15' Titanium - tandem, of course

Land Cruiser.....the Patrol that Toyota try to build.....

Offline Robbo

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 872
  • Thanked: 88 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Put another banger on the barbie
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2013, 05:33:12 PM »
If Speewa had one fitted to himself

it could have avoided this... ;D ;D

Offline DaveR

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2944
  • Thanked: 177 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Grumpy Old Man in Training
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #5 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.....
2001 HDJ-100, a flash one
2013 Expanda OB

Offline berlitza

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1094
  • Thanked: 2 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2013, 06:42:26 PM »
Fantastic idea, that maybe should be standard on a lot  of the caravans
All my life, I thought air was free...until I bought a bag of chips

Offline Pete_R

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 543
  • Thanked: 4 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2013, 06:58:03 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
cheers
Pete

2014 200 Series TTD V8 Land Cruiser VX with quite a few extras.
2015 Lotus Freelander 19'6" caravan. (Previously Complete Campsite Uluru XT 16 camper trailer)

Offline briann532

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 1838
  • Thanked: 69 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #8 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.
Back to a swag!
BitsiShity Tryton
Spending most of my time at the farm in Dalton!

Offline Pete_R

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 543
  • Thanked: 4 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #9 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.
cheers
Pete

2014 200 Series TTD V8 Land Cruiser VX with quite a few extras.
2015 Lotus Freelander 19'6" caravan. (Previously Complete Campsite Uluru XT 16 camper trailer)

Offline whitey

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 248
  • Thanked: 2 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: I like the look of this
« Reply #10 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