Caravan wheel locks help to prevent caravan theft and can help save caravan owners money on their insurance. Wheel locks are a security device that attach to the alloy of the caravan to lock the wheel in place and prevent the wheel from rotating by using locking bolts. The wheel lock is then locked in place using an encrypted key. It is important to not only understand the benefits of having a wheel lock for your caravan, but also to ensure that you have the correct one for your caravan model. In the UK, the AL-KO wheel locks are what most insurance companies approve of due to its reliability and effectiveness to keep your caravan protected.
To help you get a better understanding of AL-KO wheel locks and which one you need, I will cover the following in this blog post:
- Why it’s important to have a secure wheel lock
- What is an AL-KO wheel lock?
- Which AL-KO wheel lock fits on your caravan?
Why it’s important to have a secure wheel lock
Wheel clamps work by hugging the wheels of the vehicle. Some caravan users may assume that a regular clamp can do the same , however unlike the AL-KO wheel locks, a regular clamp doesn’t prevent the wheel from rotating entirely. This means that your caravan is not fully protected as even a small amount of wheel rotation could mean that thieves can get away. In addition to this, regular clamps are generally very heavy and are difficult to fit securely to the wheel of a caravan. This is why caravan insurers tend to recognise a wheel lock such as the AL-KO wheel lock with an insurance discount.
The majority of new caravans come supplied with full wheel lock systems. however the small minority that are not are usually fitted with a receiver mechanism to accept an axle wheel lock that matches the manufacturer chassis instead.
What is an AL-KO wheel lock?
The AL-KO Secure Wheel lock is often described as one of the most secure wheel locks available in the UK. It has been proven to be a reliable caravan security device. Available as a standard fitment for many 2006 caravans and onwards, it has been tested to Diamond standard from SOLD Secure. The AL-KO wheel lock is the only wheel lock on the market with such a high level of security.
After extensive research, design and development based on the methods and practices carried out by caravan thieves, the product engineers at AL-KO designed this lock which ensures that AL-KO whee locks protect your caravan. The AL-KO wheel lock provides over 30,000 security combinations as well as a drill resistant lock and anti-pick tumbler mechanism. This keeps your caravan safe from the methods that caravan thieves tend to use.
Which AL-KO wheel lock fits on your caravan?
Since there are so many different types of caravan models which all have different sized wheels, there are also different types of AL-KO wheel lock available to fit your specific type of wheel. It is important to ensure that you have the correct AL-KO wheel lock otherwise it may not fit your wheel properly and therefore it wont protect your caravan. The main difference between each of the different AL-KO wheel locks that are available is the size and shape of the lock, as it needs to fit each caravan wheel perfectly in order to keep it secure and prevent the wheel from rotating.
Although it may seem difficult to determine which AL-KO wheel lock you need for your specific caravan, it all comes down to the make and model of you caravan and the size of the wheel it has. Below I have set up an easy to follow table that lists some of the most popular caravan models and wheel insert numbers as well as which AL-KO compact kit number they need. If your Caravan model has not been listed in the table below, then visit the ‘Will it fit?‘ section on the AL-KO website and enter in your caravan details to see which AL-KO wheel lock fits on your caravan.
| Caravan model | Wheel insert number | Compact kit number |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey 14″ | Insert No. 1 | 1287642 |
| Hawk 14″ | Insert No. 2 | 1287647 |
| Star 14″ | Insert No. 3 | 1287643 |
| Mirage 15″ | Insert No. 4 | 1287645 |
| Mirage 14″ | Insert No. 5 | 1287644 |
| Challenger 15″ | Insert No. 6 | 1287652 |
| RVR2 14″ | Insert No. 7 | 1287646 |
| Salida 14″ | Insert No. 8 | 1287650 |
| Popstar 14″ (no longer avaiable) | Insert No. 9 | 1287648 |
| Dion 14″ | Insert No. 10 | 1287649 |
| Quicksilver 14″ | Insert No. 11 | 1287651 |
| Intra 14″ | Insert No. 12 | 1287653 |
| Intra 15″ | Insert No. 13 | 1287654 |
| Debut 14″ | Insert No. 14 | 1287991 |
| Challenger 14″ | Insert No. 15 | 1287992 |
| Rimfire 14″ | Insert No. 16 | 1287993 |
| Rimfire 15″ | Insert No. 17 | 1287994 |
| Star 15″ | Insert No. 18 | 1287995 |
| Hawk 15″ | Insert No. 19 | 1287990 |
| Bailey Pageant 14″ | Insert No. 20 | 1289576 |
| Avondale 14″ | Insert No. 21 | 1288559 |
| Bailey Senator 14″ | Insert No. 22 | 1289577 |
| Roven 14″ | Insert No. 23 | 128106 |
| Lunar 14″ | Insert No. 24 | 1289166 |
| Swift Strom 14″ | Insert No. 25 | 1289487 |
| Swift Storm 15″ | Insert No. 26 | 1289489 |
| Bailey Pegasus 14″ | Insert No. 27 | 1289779 |
| Unicorn 15″ | Insert No. 28 | 1289824 |
| Vortex 14″ | Insert No. 29 | 1289825 |
| Vortex 15″ | Insert No. 30 | 1289826 |
| Lunar 14″ | Insert No. 31 | 1555497 |
| Bailey 14″ | Insert No. 32 | 1556873 |
| Swift Scorpion 15″ | Insert No. 33 | 1556874 |
| Explorer 14″ | Insert No. 34 | 1557310 |
| Swift Scorpion 14″ | Insert No. 35 | 1557312 |