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Removable Tow Bar Storage...
Random, so sorry. Is there a specific place to store the tow bar when not in use? I've looked and its not obvious! Black D4 December 2014
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24th Mar 2015 3:36 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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5 seat - under the floor.
7 seat - left hand lower cubby (if the stowage insert is fitted)
Robbie's car - keep it in a canvas bag in the garage. I mean, how often do you do unexpected towing?Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Cheers Robbie! Black D4 December 2014
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Renaultsport Clio
Citroen C2 GT
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Volvo S40
Renault Clio 16v Williams Blue
Citroen Saxo VTR
Audi A3
Renault Clio 16V Black
Vauxhall Corsa SRI
Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular Plus
The main thing is you're not planning to leave it plugged in Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem
24th Mar 2015 7:01 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Does anyone know where does it go if you have rear air con?
24th Mar 2015 7:30 pm
rstebbings
Member Since: 03 Jul 2012
Location: Northallerton
Posts: 93
Sorry to hyjack
Roy_h - what's wrong with keeping it attached all the time?
Robbie - good point, brilliant solution
24th Mar 2015 7:36 pm
DiscoJake
Member Since: 23 Aug 2013
Location: Hereford
Posts: 1429
1. It'll get stolen
2. It'll corrode in place and get stuck
3. It's removable and only meant for 'occasional' use but that's a bone of contention on here
24th Mar 2015 7:56 pm
muffet
Member Since: 01 Aug 2013
Location: telford
Posts: 16
I had my detachable tow bar replaced under warranty at 2 years old. When collecting the D4 with the new tow bar fitted I was advised in writing to remove the tow bar when it was not in use. I only tow a caravan so when the tow bar is not in use I stow it in a caravan locker together with the towing mirrors.
24th Mar 2015 7:56 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3654
lynalldiscovery wrote:
Does anyone know where does it go if you have rear air con?
Same place, pic below from my previous D3 with rear aircon
tow bars not actually in it, as it didn't fit anymore, as it has a maxxraxx bike clamp bracket on it.
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24th Mar 2015 9:51 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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rstebbings wrote:
Sorry to hyjack
Roy_h - what's wrong with keeping it attached all the time?
Crash safety. Modern vehicles are carefully designed to absorb and distribute the forces of a crash. A tow bar significantly changes how the forces from a rear end shunt are absorbed. Same applies to the vehicle that hits the tow bar.
There's a few studies and other information about this on the net. I always ensure that I remove my detachable tow bar asap after towing.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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24th Mar 2015 10:40 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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WOODY179 wrote:
lynalldiscovery wrote:
Does anyone know where does it go if you have rear air con?
Same place, pic below from my previous D3 with rear aircon
tow bars not actually in it, as it didn't fit anymore as it has a maxxraxx bike clamp bracket on it.
24th Mar 2015 10:50 pm
Partickpebbles
Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Leeds
Posts: 269
Some great advise! interesting fact about rear impact, so thanks for the comments.Black D4 December 2014
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Oh and now I have a Labrador!
Previous cars (Recent to first!):
Nissan Navara
SAAB 9-3
Renaultsport Clio
Citroen C2 GT
Mercedes A Class
Volvo S40
Renault Clio 16v Williams Blue
Citroen Saxo VTR
Audi A3
Renault Clio 16V Black
Vauxhall Corsa SRI
Ford Fiesta 1.1 Popular Plus
25th Mar 2015 9:22 am
110CSW
Member Since: 19 Oct 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 796
rstebbings wrote:
Sorry to hyjack
Roy_h - what's wrong with keeping it attached all the time?
Robbie - good point, brilliant solution
I did that on my D3 and had to sell it with the car and buy a new one for the D4 - immovable object.
I store the new one on a shelf in my garage, not falling for that mistake again and don't want it shooting forward in an accident.2014MY Discovery
25th Mar 2015 9:43 am
astonbuilder
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: MIDLANDS
Posts: 8135
DiscoJake wrote:
1. It'll get stolen
2. It'll corrode in place and get stuck
3. It's removable and only meant for 'occasional' use but that's a bone of contention on here
1. it'll corrode in place and get stuck
2. It then won't get stolen
25th Mar 2015 11:07 am
Nikki
Member Since: 10 Mar 2015
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 140
Just grease it up first before fitting, mine acts as a rear protector.
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