Pete-B Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi, Being a numpty on this subject could someone explain, in easy speak, what the difference is between an Al-Ko chassis and the usual ones (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 It is a replacement for the original chassis, manufactured by Al-Ko. Galvanised, lighter in weight, lower, and with a wider rear track and independent rear suspension, they attach to the rear of the cab on coachbuilt (including A class) 'vans. It is generally accepted that they improve ride and general stability while allowing a lower van floor level relative to the ground, so easing access. Special, pre-prepared, cab or cowl units are usually delivered to the converter with short chassis stubs just behind the cab floor pan. The Al-Ko chassis is bolted to these stubs at the converters premises; in the case of some of the larger converters by Al-Ko technicians. The resulting chassis-cab or chassis-cowl units then proceed to installation of coachbuilt bodies in the normal way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 This video-clip may be helpful There's also an informative chassis-related chapter in John Wickersham's book "The Mptorcaravan Manual" (3rd edition), currently £14.79 from Amazon - put it on your Xmas-present list and become a motorhome guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinklystarfish Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've always wondered, how do converters isolate torsional stresses from AL-KO chassis. Do they just use rubber bobbins or something more engineered. I imagine some of the longer versions twist pretty spectacularly when faced with a bit of cross axle stress. Those forces have to go somewhere - you can't twist a box (well not very much anyway). Just in case I'm ever in a 'contemplating AL-KO mood' sometime future does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymerVan Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My first van was a Dethleffs Bus II purchased in 2003 from Campbells. It had an Alko Chassis. Although at 110 bhp it wasn't overpowered but the chassis made it drive like a sports car ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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