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ATC: AL-KO Trailer Control

There are some situations that every driver dreads: Wind gusts or wind pressure during overtaking or sudden evasive manoeuvres can cause the caravan to sway and rock. That’s why AL-KO offers the ATC – AL-KO Trailer Control as an anti-snaking system that can prevent accidents. 

How the AL-KO Trailer Control works

Like ESP in a car, the ATC system uses a lateral acceleration sensor to detect swaying movements on the caravan axle. A tolerance range for permissible lateral movements is stored in the system. If this is exceeded, the ATC intervenes before the caravan can start snaking.

The Bowden cables tighten, causing the wheel brakes to be applied. The vehicle combination is stabilised and guided back into the lane. The AL-KO Trailer Control brakes gently, but can still be felt by the driver. However, the brake lights do not come on.

Please note: The ATC system does not affect the critical speed range of your caravan. It therefore does not affect the 100 km/h speed limit requirements for caravans and other trailers.

Assembly of the AL-KO Trailer Control

You can use the AL-KO Trailer Control system for all caravans with an AL-KO chassis manufactured 1998 or later. One of more than one hundred AL-KO retailers in Germany can install it for you. Once installed, there is no maintenance required for the AL-KO ATC system.

The ATC is connected to and powered by the trailer’s junction box. An operational check is automatically performed when the junction box is connected. A green LED on the start-up device indicates operational readiness. However, it cannot be connected to a seven-pin plug.

Your advantage

  • Suitable up to a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes
  • Optimised weight and design
  • Horizontal installation for freedom of installation space and ground clearance
  • Constant control of the caravan’s lateral movements
  • Gently intervenes to establish stable vehicle behaviour
  • Acts earlier and more effectively than stabilisation systems in the towing vehicle
Article number Chassis Type Weight vehicle min. Weight
1732871 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 750-1,300 kg 500 kg 750 kg - 1300 kg
1732872 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 1,301-1,500 kg 1000 kg 1301 kg - 1500 kg
1732873 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 1,501-1,800 kg 1100 kg 1501 kg - 1800 kg
1732874 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 1,801-2,000 kg 1300 kg 1801 kg - 2000 kg
1732875 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 2.001-2.500 kg 1600 kg 2001 kg - 2500 kg
1732876 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 2-501-3,000 kg 2000 kg 2501 kg - 3000 kg
1732877 Single axle trailer AL-KO single-axle chassis 3,001-3,500 kg 2500 kg 3001 kg - 3500 kg
1732878 Single axle trailer AL-KO tandem chassis 1,300-1,600 kg 1000 kg 1300 kg - 1600 kg
1732879 Single axle trailer AL-KO tandem chassis 1,601-2,000 kg 1200 kg 1601 kg - 2000 kg
1732880 Single axle trailer AL-KO Tandem chassis 2.001-2.500 kg 1600 kg 2001 kg - 2500 kg
1732881 Single axle trailer AL-KO tandem chassis 2,501-2,800 kg 1800 kg 2501 kg - 2800 kg
1732881 Single axle trailer AL-KO tandem chassis 2,801-3,500 kg 2200 kg 2801 kg - 3500 kg
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ATC: AL-KO Trailer Control

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FAQ

If you want to retrofit your caravan with an ATC system, you can expect to pay around €xx.
Yes, the advanced anti-snaking system can be integrated easily into a caravan.
The ATC system uses a lateral acceleration sensor to detect swaying movements on the caravan axle. If these movements exceed a stored tolerance range, the ATC activates the wheel brakes via Bowden cables before the caravan can start to snake. This gently stabilises the vehicle combination, but is noticeable to the driver.
Driving safety systems such as chassis technology, AL-KO stabiliser coupling, AL-KO shock absorbers and AAA Premium Brake ensure safety with the caravan. If you are not sure which AL-KO accessories you need, the Caravan Accessories Advisor can help.

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