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Movement in removable tow bar - Do I need a fixed?
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lukeob
 


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Location: Berkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4
Movement in removable tow bar - Do I need a fixed?

Happy New Year All. Noticed this weekend when I put the tow bar back in before towing horse trailer, there appears to be some side to side movement (left to right) in the tow bar.

Car is MY2013 and I added the tow bar when I bought it in 2015 - having the tow bar/chassis check done by Lancaster in Reading.

TBH I usually give the thing a good firm pull downwards when I've put it back in and maybe have never happened to wiggle it side to side before. We have also however been towing heavier loads (around 3 tonnes) the past few months.

Would be great to know if the little bit of sideways movement is normal for everyone else or should I be worried?

Aside from the obvious paint wear I cannot see any sign actual wear on the tow bar itself. Have a short video showing the movement but cannot think where to upload it Luke

D4 MY13 HSE Lux  
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alan morgan
 


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England 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

when I got my disco 4 2 years ago as I tow a horse trailor with 2 horses onboard did a bit of research. found many horror stories of towing with a detachable tow ball many involving horses. needless to say I fitted a permanent tow bar. I wouldn't have a detachable tow ball as a gift, better to be safe than sorry.  
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Andy Foster
 


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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Tech Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Just get a security plate, job done. Will never fall out with a plate fitted and for £25 you can’t go wrong Thumbs Up D4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.  
Post #211202610th Jan 2020 9:26 pm
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M3bobby
 


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The removables are fine for a trip to the local council tip with your average garden trailer but even LR don’t recommend it for heavy towing or regular use. They also recommend it’s removed when not in use to prevent fretting and corrosion. 012MY RRS 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography (Current)
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galwaygreen
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

security plate...its in the name..take it off when not using  
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KenR
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

+1 for security plate  
Post #211217411th Jan 2020 2:24 pm
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lukeob
 


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Thanks for replies. Haven't seen the security plate in place. Does it sit flush against the bottom of the tow bar preventing ANY movement? Other than that does seem best option to go for fixed. We're usually towing about 3T at least once a week for varying distances.

Had to pop in to Guy Salmon this morning to pick up some clips and they asked the technicians there who suggested the removable was good for "occasionally towing a trailer to the tip". Surely this should be a clear warning if that's the case?! Luke

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Andy Foster
 


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Yes fits flush. Very good piece of kit Thumbs Up

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