I can't seem to get my removable Tow Ball unit to fit into the receptor. It goes in and appears to click in place
but the green lock handle doesn't completely cover the red indicator ring and therefore I can't lock the unit and
remove the key! I have made sure there is no crap in the mechanism and I have used as much force as I can to push the unit up, but I still can't get it to fit. I have also checked that the locking mechanism on the Tow Ball all works perfectly off the car, so it has to be a fitting issue. Anyone had this problem and any ideas how to resolve it  2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

on the mY10 mine has been a little more troublesome than the 56 plate, but have just persevered until it works, dont know why it wont "click" first time, or what I have done different when it does work, need a few more trips out purple people eater

There are no good days, just some days that are not as bad as others!


Gone RR 4.0 P38 Autobiography MY99 Red ( money pit)
Gone RRS MY06 2.7TDV6 HSE Rimini Red
Gone RRS MY10 3.0TDV6 HSE Bali Blue with lots of bits (never grew to love it)
Here Now - 3.6 TDV8 FFRR OVERFINCH Stornoway Grey - loving it x
My work car Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDci Zetec auto Estate in Silver

Not lost a Caravan yet  purple people eater

There are no good days, just some days that are not as bad as others!


Gone RR 4.0 P38 Autobiography MY99 Red ( money pit)
Gone RRS MY06 2.7TDV6 HSE Rimini Red
Gone RRS MY10 3.0TDV6 HSE Bali Blue with lots of bits (never grew to love it)
Here Now - 3.6 TDV8 FFRR OVERFINCH Stornoway Grey - loving it x
My work car Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDci Zetec auto Estate in Silver

Well actually yes, i did drop one outside my drive once when i had not correctly secured the hitch, but not on a RRS  purple people eater

There are no good days, just some days that are not as bad as others!


Gone RR 4.0 P38 Autobiography MY99 Red ( money pit)
Gone RRS MY06 2.7TDV6 HSE Rimini Red
Gone RRS MY10 3.0TDV6 HSE Bali Blue with lots of bits (never grew to love it)
Here Now - 3.6 TDV8 FFRR OVERFINCH Stornoway Grey - loving it x
My work car Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDci Zetec auto Estate in Silver

Finally got the damn thing to locate properly! Took much pushing & wiggling and a few choice words combined with a kick & then it suddenly clicked in to place. The problem seems to be the big locking bolt that pops out the rear of the unit and is obviously a very neat fit with it's receptor hole. 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

Its a fight everytime you want to fit it or take it off.

Think you have it sussed, then it changes its mind again.




Got mine and off fairly quick today but could I get the key out, hell no

Designed by the Devil if you ask me

Lespes, in case you weren't aware, the key should not be able to be removed from the lock unless tow hook is fitted,(or you trigger it as if it were fitted), and in the locked position. Hope that's not too late, and that you haven't busted it . RRS TDV8 Buck Blue (no, not now in my dreams). ..........D3 TDclankety clankV6 ............BMW 318i

Yep, It's a real B tch Now I know why I see so many with "removable" Tow Bars that are just left fitted! Think I may be joining the ranks of those that just can't be arsed taking the damn thing off!! I've got better things to do with my time...... like maybe contemplate the fluff in my belly button  2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

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Lespes, in case you weren't aware, the key should not be able to be removed from the lock unless tow hook is fitted,(or you trigger it as if it were fitted), and in the locked position. Hope that's not too late, and that you haven't busted it .

no its all OK.

Always remove key when putting back in storage, thats how it came

If leave key in will not fit in my storage place, to big, sometimes its a peice of cake , more often not