James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
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Don't panic. A correctly operating detachable towbar, fitted when required into a receiver that is also kept clean and corrosion free, and that hasn't been left in the vehicle permanently to corrode and become loose in its fitting, is fully rated and capable of towing a twin axle caravan.
It's purely up to you. You may prefer to get a fixed for additional peace of mind especially if you want to keep the towball on the vehicle permanently. If you are not the first owner you may also not know the history of towbars fitted to the vehicle or otherwise and therefore prefer a fixed towbar.
I have a detachable towbar but will change it for a fixed before a planned long France trip with the caravan next year when I don't want to have to remove the tow bar and refit frequently (I would remove it to avoid theft) D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it 
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
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 13th Aug 2019 6:02 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
  
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if your concerned fit a retainer plate to the detachable..easy to make
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| 13th Aug 2019 10:34 pm |
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James W
Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079
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True but that makes removing it between use for storage much more difficult, so people leave them in, which is where issues can start to form. D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it
2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience
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| 14th Aug 2019 5:59 am |
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