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Old June 20th 20, 02:58 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Shaun Wheeler
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Have not had much success with AL-KO (US) by telephone and their email server seems to block anything I send.

I need to replace spindle, bearings and hub assembly on the right (passenger? lol) side but it looks like the entire "A" frame chassis is a Euro only item.

At this point I'd be happy to just remove the bolts and take the existing axle off and put something else on, even if I have to weld it to the chassis.. I tow with a Tundra (not a family sedan) so I could care less about the surge brakes though they're awfully handy for assembling.

Anybody got a parts list for the TV1 or the AL-KO chassis? Or replaced one with an american made?
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Old June 20th 20, 03:27 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Nick Kennedy[_3_]
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Shaun
Several pilots report having good luck with a replacement axle from DEXTER AXLE
Pretty cheap too.
If you have a trailer brake wired into you car you can get that option too.
I personally think electric trailer brakes are the way to go, much safer and they really work.
Good Luck
Get a whole new assembly and you should be trouble free for many years, just make sure your spare tire fits your new set up
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Old June 20th 20, 12:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Shaun Wheeler
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Thanks, Nick.

That seems to be the direction I'm going. The original chassis probably does a fine job with passenger cars. I'm towing with a Tundra that has the towing package installed so I'm definitely looking for the electric brakes.

So far Al-KO USA has not impressed me. I put my call in around 9am CST. Every other call went to voice mail hell. There also seems to be quite a robust spam filter on their email. So I get the message - they're not really interested in selling parts. Oh well.....lol
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Old June 21st 20, 02:11 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Daly[_2_]
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I've had good luck sourcing AL-KO parts from https://www.tauntontrailers.co.uk/ . Their shipping across the pond is prompt, good prices, and a great selection. Replace various things for a bunch of club trailers that had been underloved.

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Old June 21st 20, 11:51 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Shaun Wheeler
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On Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 8:11:27 PM UTC-5, Dan Daly wrote:
I've had good luck sourcing AL-KO parts from https://www.tauntontrailers.co.uk/ . Their shipping across the pond is prompt, good prices, and a great selection. Replace various things for a bunch of club trailers that had been underloved.

Dan
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Thank you, Dan.

I'm going to dig a bit. I'd like to keep the OEM equipment if it's supported. If I get my private knocked out this year I plan on going to New Mexico and Arizona to do some flying. The idea of being stuck that far out with something that has parts issues just gives me chills.
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Old June 27th 20, 03:58 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Shaun Wheeler
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Update - YMMWV

Taunton no longer ships to the US. They are responsive and for those in the UK they may be a great solution.

I'm not sure where the Blanik US advice came from that these are Knott parts but, the overwhelming evidence is the one I own is all AL-KO European. Allowing for lead time and the future, the Dexter axles seemed like a better choice so.....I ordered one.

The arm (Torsion arm) is slightly shorter than the AL-KO. There is no (trust me on this) direct Dexter replacement, despite the ad hype you'll find on their website. Once I have it working I'll post the specs so that anybody else who has to deal with this can (hopefully) benefit from my experience.



 




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