{"product_id":"al-ko-pressed-steel-coupling","title":"AL-KO Pressed Steel Coupling - AK7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAL-KO Pressed Steel Coupling - AK7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff3300;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(255, 51, 0);\"\u003eTrailer\u003c\/span\u003e items can either be shipped, collected or fitted by us. We offer full servicing and replacement of all unbaked trailer parts at our base at Queen Mary Sailing Club in Surrey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simonwinkley.com\/trailer-servicing\" title=\"simon winkley.com trailer servicing page\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 51, 0);\"\u003eClick here for full details.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high quality coupling is suitable for all un-braked trailers up to 750kg \u003cspan\u003eand is \u003c\/span\u003ecompatible\u003cspan\u003e with round or square draw bars*.\u003c\/span\u003e It is available in 4 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe size refers to the inside width of the coupling. This will be the same as width of the trailer's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edraw bar* that the coupling is bolted onto. We also sell breakaway\/safety cables which are legally required in case the trailer disconnects from the tow bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for all un-braked trailers up to 750kg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits 50mm ball (on tow bar\/hitch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits round or square draw bars* of each of the 4 sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHole centres: 90mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolt\/nut size required: M12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBolt \u003c\/span\u003elength required: varies according to the trailer and fittings**\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen disconnected from the towing vehicle, the hand lever of the coupling head points upwards at an angle, showing the user a red indicator meaning 'not yet locked'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen dropped onto the tow bar, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe hand lever visibly and audibly engages in the horizontal position, which indicates that the trailer is safely connected. In use, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe ball of the tow bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is completely enclosed by the ball socket of the coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf the red indicator is visible when the hitch is secured onto the tow bar, the wear limit between the towbar and the coupling has not yet been reached. If the red indicator is no longer visible when the trailer is hitched, immediate maintenance or replacement of the hitch is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck regularly for wear (as above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck regularly for the tightness of the M12 securing bolts\/nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply grease: up inside the ball \u003cspan\u003esocket of the coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply oil: down into where the hand lever pivots inside the body of the coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*the term \u003cem\u003edraw bar\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the section of the trailer that projects forwards and to which the coupling bolts onto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**we sell many lengths of 12mm hi-tensile steel bolts plus nyloc nuts and washers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Winkley Marine","offers":[{"title":"40mm","offer_id":55284279738692,"sku":"511-221-00005","price":32.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mm","offer_id":55247045624132,"sku":"511-221-00006","price":32.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60mm","offer_id":55247045656900,"sku":"511-221-00007","price":27.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"70mm","offer_id":55247045689668,"sku":"511-221-00008","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4505\/5044\/files\/SWMALKOpressedcoupling2.png?v=1771181321","url":"https:\/\/shop.simonwinkley.com\/products\/al-ko-pressed-steel-coupling","provider":"Simon Winkley Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}