Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
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LR Tow bar Suprisingly easy
So having got the ol pop in tow bar on flea bay, thought it best to try before we caravan at easter!
What a great fit! easy to do, compared to getting the plastic panel off! so quite pleased!
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26th Mar 2015 2:55 pm
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
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I totally agree !! Got my ebay one today. In it goes, very easy, don't know why I bothered to read the manual !!Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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28th Mar 2015 9:21 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
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easy to nick as well...take off when not in use
28th Mar 2015 9:24 pm
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
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Does RLD not do a tow bar protector ?!Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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28th Mar 2015 9:29 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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I don't think Ray does but I'm sure there was somebody else selling a way to secure your towbar but I can't seem to find the thread at the minuteCheers Ian
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28th Mar 2015 9:51 pm
Andy Foster
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galwaygreen wrote:
easy to nick as well...take off when not in use
Well now I tried to take it out and it won't come off, and I've got the keys !!Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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29th Mar 2015 11:27 am
Partickpebbles
Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Leeds
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galwaygreen wrote:
easy to nick as well...take off when not in use
How its locked in...............Black D4 December 2014
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Citroen C2 GT
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Audi A3
Renault Clio 16V Black
Vauxhall Corsa SRI
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30th Mar 2015 11:05 am
Hairy Dan
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They are very easy to remove even when they are 'locked' in but nobody on here is going to tell you how Cheers Ian
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30th Mar 2015 11:08 am
Robbie
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Go on, I'll tell you how to steal it when locked.
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to be fair, unless I'm towing it wont be left out!Black D4 December 2014
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Oh and now I have a Labrador!
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Nissan Navara
SAAB 9-3
Renaultsport Clio
Citroen C2 GT
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Renault Clio 16v Williams Blue
Citroen Saxo VTR
Audi A3
Renault Clio 16V Black
Vauxhall Corsa SRI
Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular Plus
30th Mar 2015 11:10 am
Robse
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Well I was going to take mine out but it looks like it's staying in there now !!Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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30th Mar 2015 11:27 am
Robse
Member Since: 10 Jun 2014
Location: Cambridgeshire
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I appreciate no one is going to tell me how to steal one but do I need to buy a new lock for it ? When I turn the green handle I can feel the pin in the back not retracting far enough for it to come out.
Fail to see how they are so easy to steal when I can't get the er out with the keys !!Velar MY18 D180 S Narvik
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30th Mar 2015 7:55 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
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Try a liberal dosing of wd40, go make a brew and come back to it 15 mins later.
A light tap with a hammer does the trick for mine, but watch your feet.......when gravity takes over it drops pretty sharp 2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor (2004-2007)
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30th Mar 2015 10:40 pm
Archaept
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If you are not fond of hammering as I was, here is another option - I just removed the green plastic handle and used plumber/pipe/swedish wrench on the turning rod to which handle is attached. I've also pulled the rod out as you usually do when operating it normally.
Then just disassembled from the lock side and cleaned it, now operates almost as new.
Watch for the ball if decide to disassemble, its hard to find it on the floor
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er out with the keys !!
