Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
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Clunking noise when towing caravan
Hi when towing and going over a bump there a loud clunking noise. I've eliminated the caravan as I towed it with the wife's kuga.
Any ideas what it could be?
Could it be this as it bangs on the bolt that holds the tow bar in both sides?
Any help really appreciated as we go away Friday?
31st Jul 2017 12:12 pm
BigRthanU
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
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This video may help
31st Jul 2017 12:20 pm
Jarvis
Member Since: 16 Dec 2009
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Do you have a detachable tow ball? Is it a good fit into the mounting point?
There was a recall for sloppy fit removables a while ago.....
31st Jul 2017 12:51 pm
BigRthanU
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I should have said, Apologies, it's a fixed tow trust tow bar.
31st Jul 2017 1:14 pm
THUB
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I had this a couple of years ago. Got local LR garage to check all tow bar mounting bolts. All took half a turn or more. Have you checked the shock absorber on the towing hitch?
31st Jul 2017 1:25 pm
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BigRthanU wrote:
This video may help
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31st Jul 2017 2:05 pm
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31st Jul 2017 6:50 pm
Oiley
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No it shouldn't but there is an easy way to resolve the issue use a couple of good strong cable ties to slow the movement/stop it.
This is what I did as it was driving me crazy
31st Jul 2017 7:02 pm
Dboss
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errrmmm what is a harmonic damper do....
I was under the rear of the car sorting the detachable tow-bar with a safety plate and noticed these large blocks either side - they swing around and appear loose.
What are they for and you seem to indicate they shouldnt move aroundLoving my D4 HSE -MY10......!!!!
19th Aug 2017 10:51 pm
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20th Aug 2017 5:47 am
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