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Location: Hull
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Tow trust fixed tow bar - Alko compatible?
I have bought and fitted a TowTrust TL1 towbar, however it didn't come with an Alko compatible hitch. The hitch is bolted through the lower holes which appears to be the height closest to the height of the removal Land Rover item. If I fitted an Alko hitch piece, is there enough clearance between the ball and the plate?
2nd Oct 2019 9:01 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4537
Yes. I have a TL1, with the Alko tow ball.Richard
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Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
2nd Oct 2019 9:13 pm
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
Looks like you need to change the tow ball
The neck doesn't look long enough to me,MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
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2nd Oct 2019 9:13 pm
sutty2006
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: stoke on trent
Posts: 135
I agree with the comment above. Looks like you need the bigger ball to be on the safe side.
3rd Oct 2019 10:16 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4537
Shows my Alko tow ball on a TL1
Click image to enlarge
Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
3rd Oct 2019 10:38 am
dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 213
Agree, you need to remove that towball and fit a longer alko compatible ball. That will give you room between the alko hitch and the towbar plate.
Preserve though as I fitted the tow trust removable bar in place of my LR detachable. It’s far superior and more secure. I feel confident towing my twin axle whereas with the L R original it rattled and banged despite L R checking it and finding it within tolerances.Currently 2015 D4 SE Tech, Corris Grey
RLD Protector, led interior lights, timed climate, towing equipment
Previously
2006 D3 S
2001 TD5
1996 Shogun LWB
1989 Range Rover TDVM
3rd Oct 2019 12:43 pm
mattpenrose
Member Since: 17 Aug 2012
Location: Hull
Posts: 157
rrhool wrote:
Shows my Alko tow ball on a TL1
Click image to enlarge
Thanks everyone, and especially to rrhool, that photo was exactly what I needed. Alko tow ball ordered, hopefully will be with me tomorrow or Saturday. Had the LR detachable fitted to my D3, but when I changed to a D4 I knew I'd be towing more heavy loads (trailer loaded with building materials, and caravan) so wanted a fixed tow bar. TT TL1 looks the neatest IMHO.
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