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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
  
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| D4 red tow hitch receiver cover |
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Hi all
Realised today my tow hitch cover has gone missing.
Are they important and is t worth getting another?
If not, are there any dos and dongs with regard to cleaning, jet wash, etc etc
Many thanks
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 18th Apr 2015 9:28 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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I don't bother as the thing fell out every time...as for other issues look at tow bar recall suspended may give you a feel for wats going on.....other than that enjoy disco ownership
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| 19th Apr 2015 12:46 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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Do you use a removable tow bar? If so I would be getting another one and quick to stop alll the dirt grit and geaneral road grim getting in the socket  MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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| 19th Apr 2015 4:56 am |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
Posts: 651
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I have a removable tow bar without a red socket cover and have never had an issue in the 8 years and 3 discos I've had. If you have a full size spare they are a PITA to remove anyway!
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'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
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| 19th Apr 2015 7:25 am |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
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Hi
Yes I use the removable tow bar which is why I'm concerned
Must of fallen out somewhere between bath, Milton Keynes and Leeds.
In two minds now whether to get one, is there a way to stop new one calling out?
Many thanks
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:04 am |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
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Skep wrote:I have a removable tow bar without a red socket cover and have never had an issue in the 8 years and 3 discos I've had. If you have a full size spare they are a PITA to remove anyway!
Skep
Mine just slid into the receiver hole, literally nothing tricky about it 
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:05 am |
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tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
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JackNorris wrote:Hi
Yes I use the removable tow bar which is why I'm concerned
Must of fallen out somewhere between bath, Milton Keynes and Leeds.
In two minds now whether to get one, is there a way to stop new one calling out?
Many thanks
I use a bit of chain and some key rings to tether it to the socket
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:09 am |
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MikeO
Member Since: 15 Jan 2014
Location: The Cotswolds
Posts: 1390
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Same here. If it falls out it can't go far. Drilled a small hole in the cover and attached via a short length of lightweight chain. 2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:16 am |
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HughMartin
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 751
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With age, the plastic locking tab on the plug can loose its locking qualities. I find a gentle tap with a hammer on the plug will ensure it stays in place.
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:17 am |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
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Hanks all, wonder how much lr charge for a new one
I'll get some plastic coated chain as well
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:29 am |
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markthegad
Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 636
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Same as skep for me, never had one and no problem with removable tow bar in 5 years 😊😊😊
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:33 am |
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Sydney
Member Since: 11 Aug 2013
Location: St Neots
Posts: 903
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You can get the red cover for under £8 on a well know auction site. De-Tango
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:35 am |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
 
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Or about £3 from the dealer 2014 D4 XS
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| 19th Apr 2015 9:50 am |
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