Reply With QuoteI find it far easier to simply leave it in once in place forever, and simply remove the tow hitch from the tow hitch receiver when not towing, to avoid hitting knees etc. This way once it's in, it's in, never think about it again.
YarnMaster
I've calmed down a bit now and haven't had a drink .....yet, so will retry to post what could be of assistance to others. Had my first tow with the D4 recently, only a light tow up the tip and back and everything went well.
BUT, when I removed the tow hitch the locking pin came out so far I could see a small bearing right on the edge of the bore in the casting which looked as if it should seat into an indent further in the bore to stop this happening. Didn't think to take a pic unfortunately.
I couldn't get the pin to return ready for the next use so went to the stealers. Workshop foreman (foreperson?) managed to get it in OK but I queried whether this pin should come out so far and he reckoned it was alright.
When I went back home I refitted it and then felt with a finger in the back of the hole how far it was in ....... quite a bit further it seemed. What I'm concerned about is could that locking pin come right out and the hitch drop down leaving only the chains to hold the trailer or whatever?
If so I reckon it could well be the cause of an accident and may be hard to prove it wasn't incorrectly installed by the driver in the first place.
AlanH.
TopicToaster
SubscriberI find it far easier to simply leave it in once in place forever, and simply remove the tow hitch from the tow hitch receiver when not towing, to avoid hitting knees etc. This way once it's in, it's in, never think about it again.
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
YarnMaster
I think you may be right DJ but the possibility of the locking pin coming right out and the hitch receiver dropping out is a worry. I think I'll investigate further as I'm not the sort to forget what could be a possible problem for me and other road users. Until I've satisfied myself it's safe, it'll be a niggling worry and I'm a bad sleeper at the best of times.
Probably just the Cooks cooking though......
AlanH.
Master
SubscriberHave used this hitch regularly since new (2016). Towed my trailer to our new home now it wont unlock to remove it as I always do to clean it. I turn the key but the green "handle" will not come all the way out to twist and unlock to retract the pin. Sprayed with Lanox, allowed a day, no result, light taps with hammer no result. Have moved to Tuross Head so no nearby dealers here. Anyone with similar experience ?
2016 SDV6 SE Graphite "Pearl"
2003 td5-Auto--- sold
1992-200tdi Man---gone.
Master
SupporterStay safe Kandy.Originally Posted by Kandy
I'm in Kianga.
Trevor
Fossicker
Hi Kandy and Trevor, Potato Point here. Hope you and yours are all safe. (Sorry, off topic I know.)
Can't help with the stuck Tow Hitch sorry Kandy, I have a Mitch Hitch. If you are thinking of changing I have a "Recovery" Hitch for sale.
Cheers
Neil
Wizard
Lanox might be a bit viscous, try something thinner CRC or WD40. You could even try carby cleaner to flush it out and then the WD.
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2023 Ford Ranga
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