D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
13th Aug 2022 11:32 am
Harry365
Member Since: 25 Aug 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 374
It boggles my mind that people tow with these things; there is literally zero redundancy. The fact there was a recall should be enough to put anyone off.
Inb4 "I've been towing with it for years and no problems"
13th Aug 2022 2:36 pm
aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2463
There is a redundancy in a way the brake away cable shouldnt be attached to the towbar. The brakes on a caravan will stop it prety quickly if there in servicable condition. But most of the brake away cables i see a just looped around the towbar.
I was vary lucky to see tests carried out on brake away cables at the thatcham test site and have seen them stop a four wheel trailer loaded to 3.5t in just over the distance a car would take to stop.Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
13th Aug 2022 4:47 pm
Harry365
Member Since: 25 Aug 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 374
When I did my trailer test, the instructor told me hooking around the bar was fine. I couldn't believe what I hearing. I explained why it was an issue and he didn't really agree. Very worrying..
13th Aug 2022 5:02 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8197
At least it followed instructions and when left It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
13th Aug 2022 5:29 pm
motorworks
Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 412
Plug-in towbars are common on many cars. It is important to regularly check condition and secure fitting. D3/D4 type works well, neglect or ignorance\stupidity are a problem. Trailer tyres may be a more common serious issue.Chris
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