Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Brighton
Posts: 103
Well that's good to know. thanks for the update and I'm pleased you got it sorted. So satisfying when it turns out to be a no cost fix and you can do it yourself.
8th Mar 2018 3:21 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
I can't take the credit for this job. I emailed P F Jones who originally fitted this towpack. A guy called Phil Addison mailed me back with the fix. All credit to him and the company, credit where it is due.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
seems to me you should change thread title to show you found the fix … this sounds like an issue that many others could easily find themselves facing.
8th Mar 2018 5:43 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
This problem is more common than even I thought. I googled the problem and it led me to lots of owners clubs and caravan sites. But nobody had the answers. Bearing in mind that this towpack is one that is fitted to most serious caravan pulling cars..............Can't really believe how poorly designed it is. A tiny plunger with a tiny return spring, right down the bottom of the socket where the water collects. Its no wonder it gets stuck.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
8th Mar 2018 6:37 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
I think I should have a bit of credit, as I said this on Page 1
Pete K wrote:
so you have towbar electrics.
some systems turn off the rear fogs when a trailer is plugged in.
So check for any additional wires running to the tow socket.
Check the towbar foglight fuse has +12v on when the fogs are on. (this will at give clues that the fog power is getting to the rear)
8th Mar 2018 7:16 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
OK Pete....................... and don't forget folks that Pete K played a very useful role in solving this problem..............
Seriously though thanks Pete.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
8th Mar 2018 7:36 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23338
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8th Mar 2018 8:04 pm
Admirable
Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Fife
Posts: 1011
Never knew that so every day is a school day!
8th Mar 2018 9:51 pm
Scottydog
Member Since: 03 Aug 2015
Location: Scotland
Posts: 377
I will have to check our tow socket plunger as our fog lights haven’t been working for some time.24MY X-Dynamic HSE Defender 110.
Discovery 4 Marina Black HSE LUX - gone
Northern Lights Violet A45 - my car
E36 Daytona Violet M3 stays under wraps - my toy.
9th Mar 2018 12:47 am
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
Remove the socket from the bracket, then take the front off, now you can push the plunger out from behind, and push it back and forth, use WD40 or the like.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
9th Mar 2018 9:05 am
Scottydog
Member Since: 03 Aug 2015
Location: Scotland
Posts: 377
For the life of me I can’t find the plunger 24MY X-Dynamic HSE Defender 110.
Discovery 4 Marina Black HSE LUX - gone
Northern Lights Violet A45 - my car
E36 Daytona Violet M3 stays under wraps - my toy.
16th Mar 2018 11:17 am
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
This plunger is tiny. IF you have one, it is outside the circle of pins, right at the bottom. There is a groove where the plug guide runs along. It is this plug guide which bumps into the plunger. So check at the end of the groove on the socket. If you still can't find it, I will try to post a photo.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
16th Mar 2018 11:42 am
Scottydog
Member Since: 03 Aug 2015
Location: Scotland
Posts: 377
I think I have a different socket
24MY X-Dynamic HSE Defender 110.
Discovery 4 Marina Black HSE LUX - gone
Northern Lights Violet A45 - my car
E36 Daytona Violet M3 stays under wraps - my toy.
16th Mar 2018 12:09 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
You may well have. But looking at your photo the socket seems to be on its side. So on the far right hand side, what is that light coloured piece in a slot ?1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
16th Mar 2018 2:00 pm
Scottydog
Member Since: 03 Aug 2015
Location: Scotland
Posts: 377
Yes it’s on it’s side, Land Rover fitted it. I squirted wd40 around, I think it’s shiny from the led light I had on for the photo.24MY X-Dynamic HSE Defender 110.
Discovery 4 Marina Black HSE LUX - gone
Northern Lights Violet A45 - my car
E36 Daytona Violet M3 stays under wraps - my toy.
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