Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
My towbar and the missing "bit"
I have a towbar on my D4 as pic below.
However, mine does not have the green turning bit, just a hole from 1 side to the other.
Its on the car, was on when I got, didnt fall off when I had a back box on, but now I am worried that its not safe.
Can anyone help? Is it safe? Where do i get the green thing and key?
Oh, and I cant get off either (not that it matters).
Cheers
26th Apr 2018 10:57 am
IndusD4
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 308
The green knob is to pull that pin you see at rear of the hitch back in to take the hitch out of the receiver. It is spring loaded so I wouldn't think it would fall out, but how are you going to detach it? Using a screw driver?
Ron
26th Apr 2018 11:24 am
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
Thanks Ron.
I don't need to detach it, happy for it just to stay there TBH.
26th Apr 2018 11:26 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
You have to be carefull though as it will be a temptation for a scumbag to steal it off the back.
You can buy a complete green part, I've often seen them on eBay etc, so I'd keep an eye out for one if I were you
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26th Apr 2018 12:24 pm
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
Great, thanks for that.
26th Apr 2018 12:28 pm
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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Do you think they are the same for D3 and D4?
26th Apr 2018 12:30 pm
philm
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 732
If you can see through it it will be no good without the part that goes through the bar.L633 Defender
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26th Apr 2018 1:20 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1344
Philip1972 wrote:
Do you think they are the same for D3 and D4?
Yes they are.
26th Apr 2018 3:00 pm
carbore
Member Since: 06 Apr 2016
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 545
HI,
There are TWO versions with different green bits (I know, I ordered the wrong one first time round). I cant remember the right way to find out which is which to get the part number Im sure someone will say.
And as said id get it sorted, so it doesn't get nicked.Disco 3: Lotus Elise S1: Ferguson T20: Audi A2
26th Apr 2018 9:12 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
new lock about £18 at dealer...easy fit....suggest you don't leave the hook on when not in use.....it will get nicked
26th Apr 2018 9:16 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
would suggest you are stretching your insurance just a bit with having a defective tow bar...there are problems with the bar when complete...let alone with major safety bits missing..
theres plenty bedtime reading on here about these bars
26th Apr 2018 9:26 pm
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1072
Thanks all.
I guess I will look into a fixed bar.
27th Apr 2018 7:58 am
philm
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Manchester
Posts: 732
I would if you are going to tow a lot.
I Asked tech at LR dealership if removable are ok, He said yes for occasional use but said he wouldn't trust them.
I got a tow trust one from Towbars DirectL633 Defender
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27th Apr 2018 8:10 am
Philip1972
Member Since: 10 Mar 2017
Location: Gloucestershire
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Is it a DIY job, or do I have to mess with all the wiring?
27th Apr 2018 8:14 am
philm
Member Since: 02 Oct 2016
Location: Manchester
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Took me about an hour and I had not long had knee replacement. took longer to get spare wheel off and on to do it!L633 Defender
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