I laughed a little

[Robocop]

After a trouble free round trip of 1750km along the great ocean road & back, the tow hitch plug (my 2nd) fell out in my garage overnight. Anyway I was amused.

[bcl]

Mine fell out on the drive home from the dealer when I picked up the car brand new. Totally useless.

[Celtoid]

Mine was fine until I used the tow hitch, I then lost the plug the next time I drove the car.

Useless and I imagine dangerous bouncing off the road at 100kph.....

LR should change the design or just not fit them.

[gghaggis]

LR should change the design or just not fit them.

Wait until you have to try and fit the tow hitch after 2 days in the mud - not nice!

I put a little insulation tape around the top of the plug if the fit isn't snug. Then you need pliers to get it out.

Cheers,

Gordon

[bcl]

Any one know what there worth from LR.

[Fred Nerk]

I have noticed that the plug will sit in position even if the little catch at the front does not engage. I expect it would fall out with the first bump. Has anyone lost the plug when they were sure that the catch was engaged and the plug fitted "home" properly?

[Wirraway]

I always make sure the catch has engaged but it can be a bit fiddly some times. 12mths and 40K kms and still have the original.

[Celtoid]

Wait until you have to try and fit the tow hitch after 2 days in the mud - not nice!

I put a little insulation tape around the top of the plug if the fit isn't snug. Then you need pliers to get it out.

Cheers,

Gordon

Good point Gordon,

Never encountered that issue though as I leave the hitch attached.

Now you're going to tell me that's bad, aren't you....LOL!!!???

Cheers,

Kev.

[WhiteD3]

Good point Gordon,

Never encountered that issue though as I leave the hitch attached.

Now you're going to tell me that's bad, aren't you....LOL!!!???

Cheers,

Kev.

Only if you go off road. Then you're ploughing. Seen it done a few times...not good.

[oldsalt]

Any one know what there worth from LR.

What it's worth and what it costs are two entirely different things !!!!! - welcome to the wonderful world of LR pricing for little bits of plastic...:D

[jonesy63]

They are about $8 from LR (part # KNG500013) and yes - there is a small tag that has to be persuaded into position. I put a new one on Friday (old one fell out on way back from Dubbo). This time, I looked at why it fell out and noticed the latch. Never had that problem on the D3 plough.

[Celtoid]

Only if you go off road. Then you're ploughing. Seen it done a few times...not good.

I thought that was only an issue with the D3?

I go off-road quite often and I've never hit it.....I'm obviously not trying hard enough....LOL!!!