jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
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| Stolen - LR Discovery 4 Removeable Tow Bar |
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Hi all,
Not sure where to post this on here......
Out and about in Lancashire today.
Parked up at two locations:
- Whalley - Co-Op Carpark approx. 16:30-18:00
- Tiggies Italian car park on the A59 approx. 18:30-19:40
The tow bar was in place and locked this morning when we left home this morning.
Phoned in and reported to Lancaster Police - crime number received.
Anyone else had similar in the area recently?
Stay secure.
Many thanks
JC
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 31st May 2022 10:33 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
 
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too late now....its has never been wise to leave them on when not in use...as you have found out..
the other thing would be a spare wheel protector as they nick those as well and phook up the winch doing it and you need a new spare wheel..much money to sort
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| 1st Jun 2022 12:12 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 12708
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+1 for getting a wheel protector. Contact RLD on here. You could probably drive to him to collect as he's somewhere near Accrington IIRC
If you DO replace the removable hook like for like, get a security plate for it. Ryan Wild on here can help you there ... can't remember his username, sorry.
Most on here seem to fit Tow Trust fixed towbar if you go that route. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 1st Jun 2022 5:30 am |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23366
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Having read how a towbar affects the rear crumple zone in an accident, I always used to remove my detachable one asap after use.  2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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| 1st Jun 2022 10:45 am |
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riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2210
  
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Hi,
sadly it takes no longer to remove a "Removable" towbar with a key or without if you know what your doing 
If you dont tow much get another removable take it off every time you use it,
if thats tintenting that also means when you get to site
if you tow most weeks look at a fixed bar
Transit! 2019
Gone D3 HSE 2008
Another Porsche Cayenne 2022
Gone Porsche Cayenne 2020
Gone RRS HSE Dynamic 2016
Gone RRS HSE LUX 2011
Gone RRS HSE 2006
Gone D3 SE 2.7 2008
gone D2 Td5 1999
I plan on living forever and so far so good !
Club DG Mclaren stuff
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| 1st Jun 2022 11:03 am |
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jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
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Hi all,
Yes, I have a fixed one available to fit.
We do quite a bit of towing, and i prefer the detachable one to the Fixed one.
Thinking of removing the spare wheel - even better way to secure it......
The intent of this post was also to raise awareness of the people out there doing the stealing.......
Rural crime needs stopping.
After approx. 15 years of D3/D4 ownership, one stolen removable is bad, but not as bad as it could have been.
Cheers
JC
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| 1st Jun 2022 11:54 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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think you will find detachable tow bar recommended for occasional towing only...if you do lots,,probably better with fixed...that said removable rated at 3,5 tons...wheel protector essential
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| 2nd Jun 2022 12:07 am |
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jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
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Hi,
I think LR have an issue in defining what is occasional in terms of towing 
Apart from having this one stolen, not had any problems with towing with the detachable tow bar on the D3 and D4 so far...... Except the recall on the D3..........
The fixed one I have is from my old D3.
I think it should fit the D4 with no problems/challenges......
Cheers
JC
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| 2nd Jun 2022 12:16 am |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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no problems with ours either
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| 2nd Jun 2022 12:30 am |
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James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Wirral, UK
Posts: 3067
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It's described as occasional because it must be removed between uses and stowed. If you're towing very regularly then this would be less than ideal and you might as well have a fixed one.
If you leave a detachable towbar in place permanently you run the risk of someone removing it for you (highly likely) or it corroding into place, where at some point the corrosion could cause the tow bar to drop out. D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it 
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
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| 2nd Jun 2022 9:22 am |
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nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1344
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FWIW, when there was all the hoo-ha and recall over tow bars, I asked JLR (directly) what they considered to be occasional. I said that we towed a caravan once, maybe twice a month, which they said was definitely in their category of occasional. They clarified (to a point) that they regarded several times per week as not being occasional.
In the 13 years of D3/D4 ownership, thankfully I have never had any issues with the detachable tow bar, BUT I remove it whenever it’s not in use. That means, if we go away for a weekend, as soon as I get to the site, it’s removed. In the grand scale of things, how long does it take to attach or detach it?
As far as the spare wheel is concerned, as others have said, get the device from RLD. They are excellent products, and will keep the wheel safe and secure.
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| 2nd Jun 2022 9:51 am |
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jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
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Hi all,
Update:
Whalley co-op car park have confirmed the tow bar was still in place when the vehicle left - CCTV
So - Tiggies Italian car park on the A59 approx. 18:30-19:40 is where the tow bar was taken.
ATB
JC
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| 7th Jun 2022 5:51 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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pity tiggies didnt have tv ...we would know how long it took to get off
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| 8th Jun 2022 12:03 am |
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jc_uk
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 314
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Hi,
Less than a minute end to end as shown on the video on YouTube!
I won't post the link!
Thanks
JC
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| 8th Jun 2022 10:07 am |
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