3.5t Al-ko Off-Road Coupling rated 3,500kg - CTA-060197

3.5t Al-ko off-road coupling offers a lower profile ball than most other off-road ball couplers.

Engineered by AL-KO in Australia specifically for extreme off-road adventure, the new AL-KO Off-Road Ball Coupling incorporates extreme vertical and horizontal articulation and a quick & easy hitching design that requires no pin or hole alignment.

In addition, Alko offers a low profile park brake that can be purchased here.

Tow Ball Hitches and Receiver Kits

Important: We recommend offroad couplings of all brands use a solid cast receiver hitch. Hollow receivers have a welded tongue that distorts in extreme offroad conditions and under shock loading events on the highway.

Couplemate manufacturers a range of cast tow bar receivers and hitches in Australia and tested to Australian road conditions.

The Alko coupling with a dual locking system retrofits to existing caravans and camper trailers.

• Snap locks closed
• R Clip or lynchpin acts as a double lock to help prevent accidental unhitching from the tow vehicle.

Caravan owners with low rear doors rate this Al-ko low profile as one of the best couplings on the market.

Features

Featuring 360-degree head articulation and a positive tow ball latching system is ideal for extreme off-road adventures. The Al-ko Off-Road Coupling is easy to fit and requires no difficult pin or hole alignment.

The new AL-KO Off-Road Ball Coupling incorporates extreme vertical and horizontal articulation. Furthermore, the quick & easy hitching design requires no pin or hole alignment. We took to the Victorian High Country to push it to its limits through all sorts of off-road terrain.

Fatigue tested to 2 million cycles; the Al-ko Off-Road Coupling is available from all good trailer parts and off-road trailer retailers.

Furthermore, vibration fatigue is a good reason you need shock absorbers. Rough, corrugated roads create wear and tear on shock absorbers and electric brake magnets.

Read more about vibration fatigue here.

Al-ko Off-Road Trailer Coupling Features

• Huge 360-degree Articulation
• Fully Compliant with Australian Standards
• User-friendly, fits standard 50mm tow ball
• Head height is approximately 125mm from the top of the tongue to the top of the high shoulder tow ball.
• Corrosive Resistant
• Zinc plate or Dacromet plated components
• Unique, attractive design
• Fatigue tested for 2 million cycles
• Self-lubricating head pivot bushes
• Standard mounting hole positions
• Positive ball latching, incorporating high-impact PolyCarbonate ABS handgrip system
• Developed and engineered in Australia for harsh Australian conditions.

50mm High Shoulder Tow Ball

Further, consider the following when selecting a coupling:

• Type of brakes used?
• Maximum loaded trailer weight?
• Can I use a 50mm ball, or do I need a ring-type attachment?

High Shoulder Tow Balls

Extreme angles cause the Al-ko off-road coupling to contact the tow hitch tongue, causing damage.

Purchase a high-rise tow ball to give extra clearance over the heavy ground.

Finally, Al-ko has a great article about off-road couplings here.