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Azzybee
 


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2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3
Stolen Tow Bar

Hi all.

So I came to my car today to find my detachable tow bar had been stolen. I never had the key for it as it never came with the car. Are these tow bars easy for people to steal because I want to buy another one and don't fancy it being stolen again?

I don't use it for towing I only kept it as I liked the look of it and felt people won't want to park or drive too close to me. I want to buy another one but don't want a permanently fixed one. Is there a way I can make it theft proof when I fit the new one on so it can't be stolen?

I bet my spare wheel would have been stolen had it not been for my anti theft plate underneath.

Thanks.
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Azzybee
 


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Sorry has may one got one for sale?
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lynalldiscovery
 


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You can make/buy plates to secure the towball once fitted
  
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galwaygreen
 


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only put it on when towing....they do get nicked regular...and its easy too..and get an uncle ray..cus they nick spares as well
  
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JMack
 


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It's only meant to be fitted when it's being used, occasionally.
And it's pretty easy to remove without the keys if you know how.
  
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Notanotherhobby
 


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I wish I knew how to remove my tow ball. Although I have the key, it won't operate, it is so corroded it is now a permanent fixture. The previous owner doesn't appear to ever have removed the tow ball.
  
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Azzybee
 


Member Since: 04 Jul 2016
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Bloody hell!!!

Didn't realise how much these tow bars are going for.

Is there a not a cheaper one available even if I have to secure it on permanently (that is the same size as the detachable one)?

Why would these be so expensive?
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tayaste
 


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Sounds like you need a fixed one.
   
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Ja92mie
 


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Yeah I agree, get a fixed one Thumbs Up
  
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JimmyP
 


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Azzybee wrote:
Bloody hell!!!

Didn't realise how much these tow bars are going for.

Is there a not a cheaper one available even if I have to secure it on permanently (that is the same size as the detachable one)?

Why would these be so expensive?


I haven't got round to listing it yet but I've got a detachable one for sale, comes with both keys. PM me if you're interested.
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kayble
 


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Almost first thing I did was remove the fixed towbar from my car - because with the chassis braces removed, it's still a detachable part. cleaned and lubed and put in the loft when I come to sell the car, as I don't expect to tow with it.

removable part was of course still corroded in so had figure out how to persuade it free.

That didn't stop me leaving my car unlocked one night and having someone go through it - fortuantely I think they were just looking for something to take (there wasn't anything) and with it unlocked it wasn't damaged...
  
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Azzybee
 


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Hi.

I'm looking to purchase another tow ball and wanted to know if anyone had a link to where I could buy the plate that prevents/makes it harder to steal te tow ball? I was thinking if I had a plate to cover it and bolted it in with some sort safety bolt that needs a special tool but to open it then it would make it a lot harder to remove and maybe prevent it from being stolen again.

Thanks guys.
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Luapno
 


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the simple answer is don't leave it installed !

there should be a holder for it in the nearside boot panel to store it when not in use

If you want to leave a tow bar attached get a fixed one
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rrhool
 


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I keep my detachable tow bar stowed in the proper holder in the car. I tow a couple of times a month, it only takes 5 mins to put the tow bar on.

It's not worth leaving on. There are plenty of threads on here about towbars being stolen, or 'falling off'.
 Richard


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Moo
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Get a fixed tow bar. Thumbs Up
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