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Mark1247
Member Since: 25 Nov 2018
Location: Cambridge
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Ok, so i have a removable tow bar and unfortunately the key has snapped off in the lock.
Now, the timing couldn't have been worse as we are due to leave Monday with the caravan.
Can i slot it in and just leave it? Will it engage properly?
I know I need the key to remove it (well officially) or will it be a problem?
Never used this before so just checking...... I have towed loads but not with this combination.
Thanks all.
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 13th Jul 2019 2:19 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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Hi its very easy to repair.
if you look in the side of the green twist knob you will see a hole with a pin in it, knock the pin through and out the other side and the green knob and lock will pull off.
Replacements are easily availible but be aware that there are two sizes.
here is a video on how to
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| 13th Jul 2019 3:45 pm |
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Mark1247
Member Since: 25 Nov 2018
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 77
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Hi,
Yes, I saw that online.
Just wanted to know if we could use it prior as it will take me a few days to get one.
We were due to go away early hours of Monday morning and don't have time to wait for a replacement.
Thanks
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| 13th Jul 2019 7:30 pm |
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Washwipe
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169
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From memory you have to pull the handle to turn to release, if there is no handle there is nothing to stop the shaft turning, plus you don’t know for sure it’s locked in, I wouldn’t.
Would have thought the local dealer would have a new lock on the shelf, 5 minutes to fit.
If it’s tow ball is fitted and the keys broke open the lock, that’s different.
Last edited by Washwipe on 13th Jul 2019 9:58 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 13th Jul 2019 9:53 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2459
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Hi i personaly wouldnt use it
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| 13th Jul 2019 9:58 pm |
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Dazz360
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
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| 13th Jul 2019 10:12 pm |
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riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
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Hi,
if you do remove the lock you can still operate it, twist and turn it, but you wont have a "lock" istr its the main spring on the large pin that holds it in not the lock, although that does have a ratchet system but they are only plastic teeth (from memory)
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| 14th Jul 2019 11:47 pm |
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swansty
Member Since: 21 Sep 2008
Location: Northern Ireland
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Thread bump...
I have a fixed towbar and want to remove it to clean it up and paint it. Lock is seized and won’t turn enough to open. Already broken one key, thankfully it didn’t fully break until removed from the mechanism. Can I follow the procedure in the video above or is it different if still locked on the car?
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| 13th May 2020 9:14 am |
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nebc100
Member Since: 20 Sep 2017
Location: Altlinster
Posts: 416
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You will have to remove it from the car to do it properly, but to get it off the car is not so hard.
On your bar, it is just the lock that has siezed, or is it the whole mecahnism that is siezed.
If it is just the lock, then I would recommend that you simple remove the green handle (see the video, as I don't think we are permitted to explain how to do this on the forum), and then you can use a pair of pliars to remove the towbar.
I had to do exactly this when I bought my RRS a few years ago.
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| 13th May 2020 4:35 pm |
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scubble
Member Since: 04 Apr 2020
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 106
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i had a load of trouble taking mine off when i was fitting a solid tow bar ( had a removable one orginally which was not removable XD)
I could however unlock mine but the green handle wouldnt turn to release the tow bar. The way i did it was to take the spare wheel off ( underslung spare wheel) this exposes a hole which the bar in the towball goes into to lock it in to place. Using a hammer and a centre punch/ drift bar you can hit the back of the bar and push it through until the tow bar releases, you can also keep pressure on the green handle and try turning it to help move the mechanisim
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| 15th May 2020 10:06 pm |
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swansty
Member Since: 21 Sep 2008
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 917
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Finally got mine off. Thanks for the help all
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| 20th May 2020 8:53 am |
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