not sure about the Alko, but the tow bar even the fixed version and electric are simple to fit.
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25th Oct 2008 9:42 pm
MacLeod 313
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I would go for the quick relaese tow bar. It does the job well.
25th Oct 2008 9:43 pm
countryman
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Thanks for that, do you tow a caravan with stabilizer and the quick release??
25th Oct 2008 9:54 pm
MacLeod 313
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No i dont tow heavy objects, just a jet ski, or my conway trailer tent mate.
25th Oct 2008 9:57 pm
Russell
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Yes I tow a large van with a removable tow bar and a built in stabilizer. No issues. Go for the removable. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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just remember it can be qr for the pikeys too, so may be worth considering removing when not in use (stick it back on for a bit more rear protection when of road too "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
25th Oct 2008 10:30 pm
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I tow a 1900KG caravan and have towed heavier. The swanneck type removable is fine, rated to 3500kg and no problem with ALKO stabilisers. The tow ball is also just the right hight to keep the trailer levelDuncan
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25th Oct 2008 10:36 pm
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Another one
Tiny little 1300kg caravan with Alko stabiliser - no problem. When you see some of the skinny swan necks which are approved, you have NO worries. 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
25th Oct 2008 10:37 pm
countryman
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Thanks for all of that, quick release it is!
Anybody fitted the twin electrics, are they really just plug and play?
26th Oct 2008 8:47 am
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Yep, plug and play!
I think some older models need the electrics to be dealer enabled though!
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in Summary - it will work just fine until you have a need to go to your dealers for a service etc anyway and avoid the extra cost "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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1300kg caravan with Alko stabiliser - no problem. When you see some of the skinny swan necks which are approved, you have NO worries. 
Thanks for all of that, quick release it is!
