Thread: LRD4 Tow Bar Rattle

I had the same problem. When towing the trailer it doesn't bother me, but with the bike rack on it moved around too much. Cut a hard plastic "chock" & tapped it in with a hammer. Solid as now but can still be removed if required. Good luck. Interested to see what others have done.

The usual fix is to weld a nut on the lower corner of the receiver and put a bolt in the nut, and tighten it up.

Regards Philip A

This is what I have used for past 8 years. Works well with the standard D4 hitch and works with 3.5 tonne van.
I did two mods
1. Welded a flat piece to the round bar so it nicely filled the gap between the hitch and hitch receiver at the top to prevent and back forward movement
2. Welded a half ring extension on each end to hold the safety chains clear when doing tight turns.

I have the 2 and half inch model. It sits on the gap between the hitch and hitch receiver at the bottom.

Gerry

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Originally Posted by 5LDisco_owner

Have a detatachable tow bar fitted

As you're in NZ, I suspect you have the UK detachable tow bar and not an AU style hitch and receiver. Would you post a photo?

Ron

Originally Posted by PhilipA

The usual fix is to weld a nut on the lower corner of the receiver and put a bolt in the nut, and tighten it up.

Regards Philip A

Not possible on d3/4 hitches.