leeby7

Active Member

• Jun 12, 2017

• #1

Hi i have an adjustable tow bar on my discovery td5 that i recently purchased abd wanted some advice as to wether its suitable for towing a caravan? the pin is worn on it so theres loads of play in it the same as a defender one that i had.

 

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Vanmancan

Active Member

• Jun 12, 2017

• #2

I tow my 26ft caravan and tow my tractor on a trailer with one of them tow bars and yes theirs some play in it , but they are great for setting up a twin axle trailer for towing

 

Bobdog

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• Jun 12, 2017

• #3

leeby7 said:

Hi i have an adjustable tow bar on my discovery td5 that i recently purchased abd wanted some advice as to wether its suitable for towing a caravan? the pin is worn on it so theres loads of play in it the same as a defender one that i had.

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Same as mine, 3.5 tonne rating so it should be fine.

 

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leeby7

Active Member

• Jun 12, 2017

• #4

Is the play in the pin? or are yours two like this too? never towed a caravan before so double making sure this is 100% safe

 

Bobdog

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• Jun 12, 2017

• #5

leeby7 said:

Is the play in the pin? or are yours two like this too? never towed a caravan before so double making sure this is 100% safe

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You can rock/pivot the movable plate on mine but no real play in the pin itself. As long as its not wearing through badly it should be ok. If in doubt get a new pin.

 

johnlad

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• Jun 12, 2017

• #6

I have an 8 month old Dixon Bate adjustable tow bar for fitting to air suspension disco 2's as recommended by Land Rover
If anyone's wanting one it's for sale

 

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neilly

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• Jun 12, 2017

• #7

leeby7 said:

Is the play in the pin? or are yours two like this too? never towed a caravan before so double making sure this is 100% safe

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Is your pin waisted away at all?

Pictures of pin?

Cheers

 

leeby7

Active Member

• Jun 12, 2017

• #8

Hi no the pin seems fine wear wise! just the actual coupling you can rock up and down a bit but i take it this is normal? and its not on air its on springs not sure what difference this makes?

 

Bobdog

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• Jun 12, 2017

• #9

leeby7 said:

Hi no the pin seems fine wear wise! just the actual coupling you can rock up and down a bit but i take it this is normal? and its not on air its on springs not sure what difference this makes?

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Thats normal then. And springs just means a little more manual adjustment of the pin height according to the height of your trailer hitch and the load in the disco itself.

 

Vanmancan

Active Member

• Jun 12, 2017

• #10

Yes as others have said movement up and down a bit is normal. If its a twin axle caranvan just take the time on some level ground to get the hight right as your on springs . And dont be alarmed if it sounds a bit clunky when towing . That's normal for that type of adjustable hitch