Member Since: 21 Dec 2021
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 90
Removeable towball "security" plate.
I gave in and purchased a security plate that bolts in place to secure the removeable towball. Not that I had any issues previously, but figured for 5 minutes time and a few quid, it gives another level of assurance
All good and fitted it for our trip last week, but just wanted to check the fit. As you can see from the photos, it doesn't sit flush with the part of the chassis that the towball slots into.. Looking at it, I guess this is the only way it can work, just wanted to check I am not being stupid, or got a bad plate.
Also, anyone got any ideas about securing the nuts to the rear of the chassis, to save scrabbling around with a 19mm spanner and clearance with the spare tyre ?
Cheers
D4 HSE Lux. my 2015 . Mariana Black
6th May 2023 8:00 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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That's perfect. If it didn't clamp against the taper, the towball could still rattle in the socket.Richard
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6th May 2023 8:32 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
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The bolt opposite the green knob(photo 2) doesn't look right to me, almost like it's cross threaded and if that is a flat washer there should not be a gap between the washer and bolt head, sure recipe for it to work loose, give it a good clout up with a hammer to make sure it's fully home.It can when others can't,
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6th May 2023 8:52 am
LRkarlak
Member Since: 21 Dec 2021
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 90
I hadnt completely tightened the bolts for the photo. It is OK once tightened up.. D4 HSE Lux. my 2015 . Mariana Black
6th May 2023 8:56 am
LRkarlak
Member Since: 21 Dec 2021
Location: Bedfordshire
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Thanks guysD4 HSE Lux. my 2015 . Mariana Black
6th May 2023 8:57 am
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It will vibrate and loosen standard nuts, I put the bolt in from the top and used Nylock nuts for added piece of mind.
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