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So you want LR to "replace" the towbar that you don't have, for a fixed towbar Foc , without them being able to check if it has too much play in it? Somehow I don't see that happening I'm afraid.
31st Dec 2014 9:01 pm
gavwhite1972
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I understand your logic... however, if they have a safety concern regarding the use of the tow bar the car was fitted with previously... so much so that they are recalling them... then surely it is irrelevant if the old one is there... as by their own admission it is not fit for purpose...
So requesting one that is fit for purpose under this letter wouldn't be too bad would it?
Otherwise I might be buying a tow bar that is not fit for use.
I know its a long shot..... so if anyone has already had their 'worn' one replaced and kept the original.... can I borrow it for my visit to a dealer?? ha haMany Thanks
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31st Dec 2014 9:20 pm
B16 KJR
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I can appreciate what you are saying, but to be honest, how is LR going to know if you even had a towbar in the first place let alone a worn one? What would stop anyone walking in of the street saying can you give me a fixed towbar Foc please?
Just my thoughts
31st Dec 2014 9:28 pm
gavwhite1972
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Because I have the blanking plug and the key off the missing tow bar...
I know what you mean though..Many Thanks
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31st Dec 2014 9:31 pm
B16 KJR
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Irrefutable evidence then, why didn't you say that earlier
31st Dec 2014 9:47 pm
gavwhite1972
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Many Thanks
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31st Dec 2014 9:55 pm
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I pull nearly two tonnes of caravan for nine months of the year covering most of the UK and Western Europe. It's our pride and joy and we love the freedom it affords us. I have my D4 in for checking on 15th Jan to see if any wear has occurred to the setup. If I find that LR are not prepared to swap the detachable tow bar for the heavy duty kit, I've seen a Witter multiheight tow bar set up on the Bay of E for £234.90. Is this what LR use or is theirs even more man for the job?
After the suggestion that the current tow bar I have is prone to falling off I'd rather fit a better, more permanent solution myself if LR don't.FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
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Q393 -Detachable Tow Ball and Supplement - LR Service Action
DG wrote:
Q393 - Detachable Tow Ball and Supplement - LR Sevice Action
I know it is old news now but are any of the mods going to fix the spelling of the post heading to read
Q393 - Detachable Tow Ball and Supplement - LR Service Action, please?
It may help for later searching...LeighW
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1st Jan 2015 10:21 am
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Hi guys bought my discovery 3 in June as i tow a abbey spectrum there was no tow bar or electrics with it so i fitted them myself the tow bar i got was second hand but does not seem to be any play but it does concern me with the weight of the caravan and potential of the caravan leaving the hitch at some point we were planning to take the pair to france in the summer should i contact landrover? Discovery 3 se gone
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1st Jan 2015 11:14 am
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I'm sure they will try and charge if they thick the rear beam is damaged because it was "misuses"Transit Custom LWB
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1st Jan 2015 11:40 am
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But how could it be classed as misuse if you either tow a caravan or fit a bike rack surely that is why it's called a TOW HITCH and they are land rover genuine parts that cost an awful lot of moneyDiscovery 3 se gone
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1st Jan 2015 11:52 am
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Well I am concerned as I tow a caravan & my detachable as play in it so I purchassed a fixed tow bar from a forum member & it won't fully lock in the receiver, so I will be calling the dealers hope if any work is required it will be foc
1st Jan 2015 12:26 pm
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Could be deemed misuse if the detachable tow ball is left connected after use, ie between towing journeys. Just a thought??? Transit Custom LWB
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I'd rather fit a better, more permanent solution myself if LR don't.
Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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and they are land rover genuine parts that cost an awful lot of money
