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Godders
 


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Red showing on removable tow bar

I am still waiting funds to buy my D4 but I have a friend who has a D4 landmark 2016 and he has just attached the tow bar for the first time, only to pull a small trailer with rubbish in. He doesn't like computers, hence not being on the forum and he asked about the tow bar as in the instructions it states that when fitted, you shouldn't see any of the red trim that is on the lock part of the tow bar. The tow bar has gone on fine, locked and able to take the key out, also the tow bar is able to be stood on and it doesn't move a bit. However you can still see the red collar despite all seeming good with the fixing. Can anybody enlighten as to this red trim/collar and whether it is relevant ?

Many thanks
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Post #183810318th Jul 2017 1:42 pm
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Washwipe
 


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I can see a very thin strip of red around 2mm when located, I have to pull the handle to see it, compared to 10 to 15mm when I pull the handle when it's unlocked, cannot see any red without pulling the handle.
  
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sarumlight
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

Absolutely. Seeing red sounds like might not be going all the way home. Best get it checked out. Make sure he knows to fasten the breakaway to one of the loops in the crossmember not around the tow bar too.
  
Post #183821318th Jul 2017 6:56 pm
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Godders
 


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Thanks guys, there is a clear view of the red collar and def more than 2mm, more like the 10mm. I will be seeing him hopefully tomorrow and will have a look to see if there is anything and try to get a pic.
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Godders
 


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With regards to the original problem, it would appear that my friend has guided the green cover to move over the red edging by using a hammer and some gentle persuasion to resolve the problem. Rolling with laughter
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Mynstral
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Yulong WhiteDiscovery 4

Sorry to hijack post, just spent the morning fitting the 13 pin electrics. Fitted removable tow ball but it won't fully engage. I still have the red band showing. Also the key won't remove.




Fitting seems secure but I don't fancy towing caravan like it.



Looks like tongue is just engaging but not fully. Does it need hitting with soft type mallet? Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Regards Myn.
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Its not completely engaged try to wiggle it around or tap upwards to see if it drops all the way in i dont think i would tow with it like that to be honest Thumbs Up
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Washwipe
 


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Think it's just the tightness of the first fit, I'd be tempted to knock it upwards with a mallet.
  
Post #184692613th Aug 2017 4:28 pm
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Mynstral
 


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That was my thinking, a couple of sharp hits with pole thompson. 👍🏻👍🏻

Regards Myn.
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Post #184693313th Aug 2017 4:42 pm
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Godders
 


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As with our case, a couple of taps did do the trick, but we were able to get the key out even when red band was showing. Hope this sorts it for you. Thumbs Up
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Post #184709514th Aug 2017 8:15 am
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Mynstral
 


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Hi All. Might of had a brain wave? I tried removing the black paint to mating surfaces with scotch pad. No joy.

So as a trial I placed tow bar in freezer over night and it fit straight away and locked with the key.

Just hope caravans freezer is as cold as the one at home. Big Cry

Regards Myn.
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Post #184757715th Aug 2017 4:55 pm
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Godders
 


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Nice one, good thinking Bow down Thumbs Up
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fester61
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

I found the mechanism in the towbar itself can get a bit stuck. Copious amounts of WD40 and GENTLE manipulation, pulling up, of the silver pin at the top eventually released the mech and the tow bar now engages and releases with ease. Mine was stuck down so the lock wouldn't retract fully and so the bar wouldn't fit into the socket properly.

A scrape around the socket helps a bit as well.
  
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Corris MacGray
 


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Methinks that apart from pulling the Postie out of the ditch; any serious towing needs a fixed tow bar not a 'removable' one.

New to this as you can see but surely a key safety critical issue like the customer at-home fitment of a tow bar shouldn't be open to 'whether it's ok or not'. It should fit easily and safely first time, every time? It's like not knowing whether you've fitted a wheel on properly....

CMG
  
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