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chopdogs

Member Since: 10 Mar 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 108

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

URGENT Tow Hitch Query

Hi All

Got a bit paranoid before a longer journey than normal tomorrow with the horse trailer.

Could you have a look at the photos and let me know if the one bolt in the hitch is what is required or whether there should be another bolt (or two) horizontally or vertically through the hitch?

My thought is that perhaps there's only one so that the hitch can pivot up and down on that bolt....? Am I being a gumby? Worried I may do more harm than good if I put another bolt on there

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Thanks v much

chopdogs

20th Jan 2012 5:07pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

Should be two bolts.
Make sure the heads are marked 'S' or 8.8

20th Jan 2012 5:13pm

kingofthesparks

Member Since: 06 Jan 2011
Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants
Posts: 987

WTF have you been towing that

Can't see a breakaway cable either

20th Jan 2012 5:15pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I would replace them both before i used that again as the broken one has probably overloaded the other one... you have been very lucky indeed. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

20th Jan 2012 5:47pm

chopdogs

Member Since: 10 Mar 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 108

Thanks guys

Should the extra bolt be next to thge current - ie horizontally through the hitch or vertically (there's a hole there too)?

There is a breakaway cable - just tucked back

I'll have Tony Bolwell sort it on Monday

20th Jan 2012 5:56pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

Remove the existing bolt and take off the hitch.
You'll then (hopefully) see two holes through the drawbar.
These will show you where to fit the other bolt. Could be one horizontal and one vertical or both (most likely) horizontal
If the bar's been shortened and there is only one hole it should not be used.

20th Jan 2012 6:12pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

Been lucky there chap the rear bolt holds the damper in place as well maybe someone has tried to steal it.

20th Jan 2012 6:17pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

I have the same type of hitch and the bolt goes in that vacant drilling and plese don't use mild steel bolts. Maybe your local caravan shop will have two for you along with two washers and nyloc nuts. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

20th Jan 2012 6:29pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

Exactly as said above, there should be 2 bolts and personally I'd put 2 new ones in

20th Jan 2012 6:53pm

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