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CED Member Since: 05 Apr 2014 Location: leverington Posts: 233 |
There should be a red and green indicator on this type.if it’s green it’s already unlocked and a turn on the knob (stiff to turn maybe) will release it . I stick a suitably sized plastic disc to mine with grease, it never moves and forms an excellent seal to stop the crud. |
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28th Oct 2020 3:44 pm |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2789 |
Another reason why I only have fixed towbars on my cars. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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28th Oct 2020 6:54 pm |
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Simon J Member Since: 27 Jul 2019 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 703 |
Really, Bobupndown? I must have missed your other reasons. Why don’t you tell us them all once again? |
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28th Oct 2020 9:59 pm |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4905 |
This could bring tears to one's eyes!
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28th Oct 2020 11:56 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 4937 |
Ive kept the same Witter removable tow ball ( very similar to yours but also has a bolted flange) ) since my first FL2 (a year after the model was released). It spends 99% of the year in the wheel well. I think if you leave it on the back for any length of time especially during winter then they get a lot of muck in them. There are dissimilar metals in its composition which encourages corrosion. I have part disassembled and re-greased mine once. You could try cleaning the lock with a TePe interdental brush https://www.tepe.com/uk/products/interdental-brushes/ Jules |
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29th Oct 2020 10:22 am |
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CED Member Since: 05 Apr 2014 Location: leverington Posts: 233 |
I leave mine on to repell incompetent parkers , at least its one side covered. |
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29th Oct 2020 2:13 pm |
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CliveS Member Since: 04 Jun 2016 Location: Littleborough Posts: 204 |
"I leave mine on to repell incompetent parkers "
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29th Oct 2020 2:49 pm |
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PRadd Member Since: 09 Apr 2020 Location: East Lancs Posts: 359 |
If an unsuspecting shin is that near the back of mine they will likely get what they deserve 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Manual Dynamic
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29th Oct 2020 3:10 pm |
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crolandc Member Since: 03 Feb 2020 Location: Cumbria Posts: 42 |
Same here, took mine off early this year, it had never been off in it's 7 yrs & was well clogged up, I persevered with a very thin probing tool and plenty of penetrating oil & managed to get the key in, it would not turn but I carried on with the oil & a 2lb hammer & bit by bit got it moving, took me about 30 mins to remove it. Will remove it annually from now on. |
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29th Oct 2020 4:32 pm |
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ReggiePerrin Member Since: 13 Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1261 |
Mine is on its second car so six or seven years old and the hook is still as new - it is only on the car if the caravan is following behind, off as soon as the caravan is unhitched either on site or back at home. It is kept in the cloth bag that came with it and lives indoors when off the car.
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29th Oct 2020 6:01 pm |
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a100ian Member Since: 02 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 167 |
Thanks for all the tips, especially keeping it removed when it's off. The brush and keeping the keyhole covered when it's on. I'm going to give it a bit more time this weekend with the spray and try see if I have a little brush anywhere. |
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29th Oct 2020 9:25 pm |
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SakoQuad Member Since: 15 Jun 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 314 |
[img] I have exactly the same problem. So far no amount of WD-40 or "massaging" with a mallet has made any difference and key refuses to turn an iota. Terrified of putting large amount of force into turning pressure for fear of it breaking off completely so had rather resigned myself to leaving the bar on permanently..
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30th Oct 2020 4:00 pm |
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3landertwo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: UK Posts: 1125 |
the Positive point here is , if you can get the tow hitch off, then some thief won't either, so it's safe. |
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30th Oct 2020 5:44 pm |
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a100ian Member Since: 02 Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 167 |
Haha very true! |
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31st Oct 2020 11:25 am |
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