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Philm



Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Manchester
Posts: 149

United Kingdom 
Caravan towing
How do you connect the Alko hitch without removing the spare wheel? I moved two caravans for friends and both times had to remove the spare.
Post #907835 14th Jun 2021 9:04pm
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LR90XS2011



Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3613

United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
if its anything like the old defender you remove the handle from the alko anti sway hitch and buy a removable handle for it

https://ukshop.alko-tech.com/uk/4x4-retro-...andle.html DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #907841 14th Jun 2021 9:23pm
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ginjez



Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black
Maybe stop doing favours for friends with caravans Laughing Can you not hitch up with rear door open?
Post #907842 14th Jun 2021 9:26pm
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defender_uk



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: SW Scotland
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Scotland 
Tis a pain.
Yes I hitch with the rear door partially open. You can manage to do it, keeping an eye of the jockey wheel not hitting the door, and sliding the ALKO hitch under the door. A faff! 2020 First Ed 110.

replaced by 2021 250 110 Commercial

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Buz1500



Member Since: 07 Jul 2020
Location: Cumbria
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I never remove my spare wheel to hitch my caravan.......I usually have the rear door open whilst hitching.
Post #908074 16th Jun 2021 8:13am
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Gareth



Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Bramhall
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England 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Oslo Blue
Mine just clears in off road height. Although like already said, I hitch up with the door open. Close the door after locking the hitch, then raise the jockey wheel.

It’s a faff but we did want it to be like the old Defender! 😉 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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1968 S2a 88 aka Bob
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Post #908157 16th Jun 2021 3:11pm
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