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mart56



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2012 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Ipanema Sand
tow ball paint coating

hi does anyone know if i should remove the paint from my new tow ball before towing or leave it on,
Post #147131 29th Jun 2012 7:00 am
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muddywheels



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If you have a caravan with hitch stabiliser ie friction pads you are supposed to remove paint Thumbs Up Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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Post #147132 29th Jun 2012 7:08 am
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pcheaven



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I left mine on, added a smear of grease, and refitted plastic cap. 
Post #147133 29th Jun 2012 7:08 am
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muddywheels



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Don't grease if you have stabiliser Shocked Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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Post #147134 29th Jun 2012 7:09 am
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EYorkshire



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http://www.al-ko.co.uk/pages/towball-2.html

Second and last answer in the link Thumbs Up and as said, do not grease with a stabiliser.
Post #147135 29th Jun 2012 7:10 am
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muddywheels



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Thumbs Up Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
Post #147136 29th Jun 2012 7:17 am
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npinks



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As above (apart from the grease bit)
Post #147137 29th Jun 2012 7:36 am
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mart56



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2012 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Ipanema Sand

thanks for replys, this is the second tow ball in two weeks evan though i did,nt use the first one the dealer changed it after i read about detachable tow ball problems on another tread Rolling Eyes now have 215 fitted Thumbs Up
Post #147141 29th Jun 2012 8:53 am
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ad210358



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You'll be back for another one in a few months Whistle
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chicken george



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ad210358 wrote:
You'll be looking at www.holiday-cottages.co.uk in a few months Whistle
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Post #147167 29th Jun 2012 5:32 pm
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ad210358



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A certain place would have to reeze over first before I would make such a daft statement
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chicken george



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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
Post #147209 30th Jun 2012 7:13 am
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