adrianshane Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) my tow hitch has just detached itself from my disco 3 at approx 35mph, my caravan veered to the right and took out a farmers fence, with my tow hitch still in place, luckily it was a quiet road and no one injured, is this a rare case? Edited September 29, 2014 by adrianshane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddywheels Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) There have been a few reported cases on here and land rover forums - I've been towing with mine since 2010 and never had a problem. I always remove it when not towing and ensure it's well maintained - some are left on vehicle permanently or hammered by weather so suggestions have been made that pins or mechanism may seize and need to be lubricated to work safely Some threads here http://www. disco3. co. uk/forum/topic105414. html?highlight=towbar+failure http://www. disco3. co. uk/forum/topic114609. html?highlight=towbar+failure http://www. disco3. co. uk/forum/topic80952. html?highlight=towbar+failure http://www. disco3. co. uk/forum/topic83653. html?highlight=towbar+failure Edited September 29, 2014 by Muddywheels Quote A Vanner without a van due to the demands of DIY and SWMBO - 40 years was a good run though Now a Motorhome Learner with a Fiat Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTQ Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 They have certainly a history of rattling about alarmingly, mine included but I have not heard of one coming adrift. Please notify VOSA of this incident; there are a lot of us owners that feel uncomfortable with the unit and a proper investigation in your case could be invaluable to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmo904 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Maybe just a coincidence, but is your caravan the subject of this thread? http://www. caravantalk. co. uk/community/topic/100190-caravan-detached-whilst-being-towed/ Quote Volvo XC70 D5 Auto SE Lux Bailey Unicorn Valencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWOMW Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Been a while since your first post in December 2011. What caravan have you got/did you have ? Quote Land Rover is now back towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWOMW Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 There's definitely a very strong whiff of troll coming from somewhere. Quote Land Rover is now back towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 There's definitely a very strong whiff of troll coming from somewhere. I hope you are wrong. Meanwhile let us wait till OP returns. In 2011, the van was new. Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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