Towbar issue

Jules53 · Oct 6th, 2016, 20:56

My detachable towbar can be released in the locked position!
Is the apparently broken lock an anti-theft feature only or an integral means of attachment to the car?
Thanks for any advice.

Simon Jones · Oct 7th, 2016, 00:08

Without knowing the make of towbar or model it's fitted to, I can only comment on my experience with the Volvo (Brink) version fitted to MY04 XC70. The blue lever operates a pin that fixes the hitch to the receiver & this is what stops the hitch coming away from the rest of the car. The lock just prevents the lever being moved so it can't be stolen. A red warning indicator pings out when the blue lever is not in the secured position.

60041 · Oct 8th, 2016, 00:40

My towbar is also a Volvo one, but is differnt to the one above: I am not sure what make it is. On mine, there is a knob that is pushed in and turned to release the swan neck.
The lock is purely an anti- theft device and only prevents the release knob being pushed in.
The securing mechanism is independant and not affected by the use of the lock.

Oct 6th, 2016, 20:56	#1
Jules53 New Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2016 11:04 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: cwmbran	Towbar issue My detachable towbar can be released in the locked position! Is the apparently broken lock an anti-theft feature only or an integral means of attachment to the car? Thanks for any advice.

Oct 8th, 2016, 00:40	#3
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	My towbar is also a Volvo one, but is differnt to the one above: I am not sure what make it is. On mine, there is a knob that is pushed in and turned to release the swan neck. The lock is purely an anti- theft device and only prevents the release knob being pushed in. The securing mechanism is independant and not affected by the use of the lock. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Oct 7th, 2016, 00:08	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Without knowing the make of towbar or model it's fitted to, I can only comment on my experience with the Volvo (Brink) version fitted to MY04 XC70. The blue lever operates a pin that fixes the hitch to the receiver & this is what stops the hitch coming away from the rest of the car. The lock just prevents the lever being moved so it can't be stolen. A red warning indicator pings out when the blue lever is not in the secured position.

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