AL-KO Now Offering Electromechanical Anti-Snaking System

The ATC’s functionality is based on sophisticated electronics: so-called lateral acceleration sensors constantly monitor for swaying movements on the trailer axle. If these exceed the tolerance range stored in the system, the ATC takes action.

In concrete terms, this means that as soon as the caravan or trailer begins to sway slightly, for example due to slightly excessive speed or a gust of wind, the sensors detect these lateral swerving movements – and the ATC gently triggers the brakes on the trailer via the Bowden cables. This short but effective intervention stretches and stabilizes the whole vehicle combination.

For you as a driver, it feels as if the vehicle combination floats” for a few seconds, like a ship bobbing leisurely along. Then there is a brief moment in which a slight braking is noticeable, after which everything goes back to normal.

By the way, the ATC records each intervention. If you are interested in whether the installation was worth your while, you can ask a specialist workshop for a readout of how often the system reacted on your trips.

Source: https://rvbusiness.com/al-ko-now-offering-electromechanical-anti-snaking-system/