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They had the towbar fitted as part of the deal. It was sold to me with a towbar. If they are responsible for what they sell then it is up to them to sort it. They sub contracted it to Witter because it was was a cheaper option than them doing the job.

Update. Decided against tightening the towbar myself. Two the bolts nestled in above the exhaust back box. Not a job to do without being on a ramp. When I contacted JLR a couple of weeks ago they agreed for me to bring the car in last Thursday to have the towbar refitted. Two days later they...

The car was a new model. Only factory fitted tow bars were available at the time. The JLR dealer arranged for me to take the car to witter to have it measured up. The design was sent to Witters Poland factory where it was made. I had to go back to witters workshop at there Chester HQ to have it...

I’ve just spoken to JLR Chester. The are now saying that towbar is a non JLR original component and will not touch it. Witter are saying take it to JLR. My good wife has been spooked by this incident and is not too chuffed that we have had to cancel our holidays. After 10 years of enjoyable...

The point I was making to witter was that the term re- torquing is open to interpretation. The guidance is aimed at the layman. It would be better to state ‘ Every xxx miles check the tightness of all fixing bolts and if required tighten them to the torque specified in the fitting instructions...

I have emailed witter today to express my concerns about their advice to regularly retorque bolts. The don’t say check the tightness with a torque wrench. They advise retorquing which implies slackening off and re torquing. Re torquing of safety critical bolts such as the alko stabiliser fixings...

Checked my neighbours hitch. The screw head has snapped off.

We both have 8ft wide caravans. Maybe it’s a bridge too far for the humble towbar.

Witter towbars. My car Jaguar EPace. Neighbour’s car Hyundai.

Two pics. Pic 1 shows “ piece of plastic “ (his words) that fell out of the stabiliser. pic 2 shows front friction pad jammed solid in the hitch. I had to detach the stabiliser unit to remove it On my way home tomorrow. Had to cancel all my bookings in Dorset. Will drive the car and have the...

I have given this some thought. I have a feeling that the movement in the towbar may have caused the front pad fixing screw to work loose. I would advise that you give the towbar a good joggle up and down ever time you hitch and de-hitch. Zero movement. Witter advised that the towbar fixing...

I recently posted a thread on an issue I had with my hitch locking up due to the front pad becoming detached and jamming the release mech. Today an identical van to mine pitched up next door. We were swopping notes and I mentioned the problem I had. He went into his van and produced a front...

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Just raised the issue of the towbar with witter. They say that their website states that every 500 miles the the towbar fixing bolts have to be retorqued and any paintwork damage made good. They are having a laugh. These bolts are hidden behind the bumper. The back end of the car would have to...

Thank you for your judgement my learned friend. In my defence may I say that I always follow loading good practice. I keep heavier things close to the axle. Placing them at either side. The only lockers with any heavier things are above the kitchen at the centre of the van. The gas bottles are...