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Hairy47
 


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Detachable or towbar compatible with alko hitch

Hi, I pick up our new tintent next Tuesday.. just had a horrible thought.. will it be compatible? I have already bought the 7 pin to 13 convertor
Thanks in advance
  
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rrhool
 


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Yes, it's a 50mm ball. Just make sure it's clean, grease free, and no rust on the Thumbs Up ball.
 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
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Hairy47
 


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Phew... thanks mate! I've spent enough without having to do that as well Laughing
  
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There's well enough height from the ball for the Alko hitch. Just ensure it can't drop out, fit a plate at least
  
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Hairy47
 


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Nicki...a plate? What's that
  
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rrhool
 


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There are some concerns about the detachable tow bar, detaching whilst towing. Some people fit a locking plate to clamp the tow bar in place.

Personally, I've had no problem with the detachable, and have towed many different trailers with it, some quite heavy.

I have this year fitted a Tow Trust TL1 fixed tow bar, because I use a Scott type stabiliser for my caravan.
 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
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Hairy47
 


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Many thanks, just ordered one Smile
  
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rrhool
 


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What did you get, a locking plate or a Tow Trust?
 Richard


D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.



Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone 
 
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Locking plate mate, hopefully be enough? Thanks
  
Post #197453816th Aug 2018 11:31 am
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