AL-KO ENDURO-X Independent Trailing Suspension User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: AL-KO

Table of Contents

AL-KO ENDURO-X Independent Trailing Suspension
AL-KO Enduro X – General Maintenance
Wheel Alignment Toe & Camber
Recommended assembly torque
Warranty
References
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AL-KO ENDURO-X Independent Trailing Suspension

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Engineered for Adventure:

AL-KO Enduro X is the pinnacle of offroad performance from AL-KO’s Independent Trailing Arm Suspension range.
Designed for comfort, control and durability across any terrain including extreme off road and outback roads. It provides you with the ability to conquer challenging terrain while delivering comfort and handling when you need it most.
Benefits of Independent trailing arm suspension
Keeps the tyres in contact with the ground as much as possible. It is well-suited for on-road and off road applications.
The low unsprung weight of Independent Suspension has less inertia and allows to follow road undulations easily, putting less loads into the chassis.
It increases ground clearance in the centre of the vehicle and will allow for the fitting of ancillaries such as water tanks.

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ENGINEERED AND BUILT IN AUSTRALIA FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS

Designed, manufactured and rigorously tested for durability, control, comfort and choice of terrain.

SUBJECTED TO AN EXTREME TESTING PROGRAM

Extensive testing has been undertaken at dedicated research and development facilities.

FITTED WITH AL-KO PREMIUM HEAVY-DUTY SHOCK ABSORBERS

Heavy duty shock absorbers- designed and pressure tested to optimize performance.

HIGH-QUALITY 4X4 COIL SPRINGS

Coil springs are manufactured with high-quality high-stress spring steel that is up to 30% lighter compared to standard-grade steel alternatives.

MAINTENANCE FREE BUSHES

High-quality maintenance-free polyurethane sUspension bushes require no additional grease after their initial installation.

NO-COMPROMISE APPROACH

AL-KO is proud of its uncompromising approach. Each component within the AL-KO
EnduroT independent trailing arm suspension system is tested to ensure it meets the highest quality standards and to ensure compatibility with the latest caravan safety features, such as electronic stability control (ESC), an AL-KO world breakthrough.

DESIGNED BY THE GL0BAL MARKET LEADER

AL-KO is the global market leader in caravan suspension technology

AUSTRALIAN-WIDE RECOMMENDED SERVICE NETWORK

AL-KO has the most extensive service network in Australia, providing peace of mind that parts service back-up and expert advice are never far away. For a full list of AL-KO Recommended Service Centres visit www.alko- tech.com.au

AL-KO Enduro X – General Maintenance

Regular Servicing of your premium quality AL-KO Enduro Suspension and braking system will ensure you continue to have the peace of mind that any of our product s offer.
AL-KO recommends that you service your caravan at regular intervals and that as a minimum you service your suspension as per the recommended maintenance schedule.

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Please consult the additional supporting manual for maintenance schedule.
Note: The maintenance frequency mentioned above are applicable for normal road usage. If the vehicle undergoes extreme/abnormal off-road usage, then periodic maintenance should be more frequent and frequent visual inspection of parts are recommended
Tyre pressure
Ensure tyre pressures are set correctly for prolonged tyre life
Wheel Nuts
Whenever wheels are removed and refitted the wheel nut torque sh ould be checked. Fit wheel nuts by hand to ensure correct fitment, prior to tightening to the torqu e specified by the wheel supplier.
Wheel bearings & cups
Every time the wheel hub is removed, the wheel bearings must be che cked and adjusted.
Brake adjustment
Adjust park cable where fitted to allow sufficient slack to accommodate full suspension travel.
Suspension mounting bolts M16 (190 Nm)
Whenever suspensions are removed and refitted the bolt torque should be checked. Always use a calibrated torque wrench. Ensure new nyloc nuts are used for ev ery installation.
Shock absorber mounting bolts M12 (85-90 Nm)
Whenever suspensions are removed and refitted the bolt torque should be checked. Always use calibrated torque wrench. Ensure new nyloc nuts are used for ev ery installation and existing washers are reinstalled to the correct location.
Shock absorber visual check
Sweating, or just a small amount of fluid around the fluid filled tube is normal and not a fault.
Defective shock absorbers should be replaced always in pairs. Ensure correct tightening torque of mounting bolts. Ensure new nyloc nuts are used for ever y installation.
Suspension bush
AL-KO Enduro Suspension bushes are lubricated by the initial suspension installer and are thereafter maintenance free. Re greasing at periodic maintenance inspection is OK but not mandatory.
Wheel alignment
Ensure recommended toe & camber values are set for prolonged ty re life. Adjustment of toe in or camber should be done by suitably qualified technician.
Stub Mounting Bolts M14 (180 Nm)
Whenever the stub axle is removed and refitted the nut torque sh ould be checked. Fit nuts by hand to ensure correct fittment, prior to tightening to the torque 180Nm.

Axle Pivot Suspension Bushes

Lubrication is performed during assembly and should not be required on an ongoing basis.
Bushings can be subject to damage from external sources, so should be periodically visually checked for impact damage. Regreasing or internal inspection of the bushes would only be deemed necessary if noises or free play were evident.

Bump Stops

As these are the hardest working parts in the suspension, these require visual checks at regular service intervals. Bump stops should be visually inspected for:

Deformation or compression
Cracking around the contact area
Splitting in the body of the bump stop
Alignment to ensure correct contact angles

If any of these conditions exist it is recommended the bump sto ps be replaced on both sides.

Wheel Alignment Toe & Camber

The Enduro Suspension fitted to your RV or trailer will have had the appropriate “zero load” toe in and camber set during manufacture of the RV or trailer. Incorrect adjustment of either toe in or camber can affect tyre wear and should you experience any irre gularities we would suggest, prior to contacting an AL-KO Recommended Service Centre, that at least the parameters below be checked first:

RV or trailer laden weight (Must not exceed manufacturer’s trailer plate rating)
Correct tyre inflation pressure
Correct tyre capacity for the load being carried
Wheel balancing
Tyre condition
Wheel bearing adjustment

If you continue to experience tyre wear, please visit www.alko-tech.com.au for a list of AL-KO Recommended Service Centres for AL-KO Enduro.

Recommended assembly torque

Please consult your AL-KO Recommended Service Centre for any considerations regarding assembly torque settings.
Please visit alko-tech.com.au for a list of AL-KO Recommended Service Centres for AL-KO Enduro X.

Servicing your AL-KO Enduro Suspension

AL-KO recommends that you service your RV or Trailer at regular intervals and that as a minimum you service the suspension at the suggested intervals as follows

Initial Checks & Wheel Alignment inspection 100 – 1000km
1st Service 5,000km
2nd Service 10,000km

Thereafter we recommend your suspension be serviced at a minimum of once every 10,000km

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Warranty

AL-KO INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD

AL-KO ENDURO PRODUCT WARRANTY

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. AL-KO International Pty Ltd (ABN 96 003 066 813) (“AL-KO”) provides the following warranty in relation to its AL-KO Enduro product (“Product”). The benefits of this warranty are in addition to any rights and remedies imposed by Australian State and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded. Nothing in this warranty is to be interpreted as excluding, restricting or modifying any State or Federal legislation applicable to the supply of goods and services which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified.

WARRANTY

AL-KO warrants that, subject to the exclusions and limitations below, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 60 months from date of purchase. AL-KO may, at its discretion, offer a longer warranty term on certain products. This warranty is not transferable to a subsequent person if the Product is sold by the original purchaser during the warranty period. If a defect appears in the Product before the end of the warranty period and AL-KO finds the Product to be defective in materials or workmanship, AL-KO will, in its sole discretion, either: replace or repair the Product or the defective part of the Product free of charge; or b) cause the Product or the defective part of the Product to be replaced or repaired by a qualified repairer free of charge. AL-KO reserves the right to replace defective parts of the Product with parts and components of similar quality, grade and composition where an identical part or component is not available. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods.

WARRANTY PROCESS

If a fault covered by warranty occurs, the customer must within 7 days contact the dealer from which the Product was purchased, or AL-KO at the contact address listed below.
Any warranty claim must be accompanied by:
proof of purchase;
full details of the alleged defect; and
any relevant documentation (such as maintenance records).
The customer must make the Product available to AL-KO or its authorized repair agent for inspection and testing within 14 days of contacting AL-KO or the dealer in accordance with this warranty claims procedure. If inspection and testing finds no defect in the Product, the customer must pay AL-KO’s costs of service work and testing.
The cost of transportation to or from AL-KO or the authorized repair agent is to be paid by the customer.

EXCLUSIONS

The warranty will not apply where:

the Product has been repaired, altered or modified by someone other than AL-KO or an authorized repair agent;
the Product was improperly installed or used;
AL-KO cannot establish any fault in the Product after testing and inspection;
the Product has been used other than for the purpose for which it was designed;
the defect in the Product has arisen due to the customerâ€™s failure to properly use and maintain the Product in accordance with AL-KOâ€™s instructions, recommendations and specifications (including maintenance);
the Product has been subject to abnormal conditions, including environment, temperature, water, fire, humidity, pressure, stress or similar;
the defect has arisen due to abuse, misuse, neglect or accident;
the defect has arisen due to a power surge or other fault in the supply of electricity; or
unauthorised parts or accessories have been used on or in relation to the Product;
the defect is a deterioration of the appearance of the product;
the defect is a result of wear & tear.

AL-KO Enduro Warranty Registration Card

LIMITATIONS

AL-KO makes no express warranties or representations other than set out in this warranty. The repair or replacement of the Product or part of the Product is the absolute limit of AL-KO’s liability under this express warranty.

CONTACT

AL-KO International Pty Ltd
67 Nathan Road, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175
Phone: (03) 9767 3700
Email: info.aus@alko-tech.com.au

The personal information disclosed to us by you will be used for the purposes of identifying you if you wish to make a claim under the warranty, andfor dealing with that claim.Wemay also use your information to communicate with you about our product and promotions.
Your information will only be disclosed to third parties where necessary to assess or complete your claim such as suppliers or distributors of our products, or to government bodies such as Vic Roads (or equivalent). If you do not complete all the information contained on the card, we may not be able to provide you with a warranty.
If you would like to access the personal information held by us about you, please contact our Privacy Officer on (03) 9767 3700.”

VIC: 67 Nathan Road, Dandenong South, 3175 Phone: (61) 3 9767 3700 Fax: (61) 3 9767 3799
NSW: 26 Hallstrom Place, Wetherill Park, 2164 Phone: (61) 2 8784 9400 Fax: (61) 2 9725 4557
QLD: 13 Union Circuit, Yatala, 4207 Phone: (61) 7 3386 6300 Fax: (61) 7 3386 6399
NZ: 1 Airpark Drive, Airport Oaks, Mangere, Auckland Phone (09) 255 5611 Fax (09) 255 5612

AL-KO International Pty Ltd (ABN 90 003 066 813)
67 -91 Nathan Road, Dandenong South, VIC 3175 Australia Phone: (61) 3 9767 3700 Fax: (61) 3 9767 3799
Web: www.alko-tech.com.au
Email: info.au@alko-tech.com.au