I've just put on our Tow-Trust removable towbar and the key is now stuck in the lock and I can't remove the towbar. I can only slightly move the release lever.
Any suggestions? I've tried WD40
Any suggestions? I've tried WD40
Removable Towbar Stuck!
- Thread starter RosscoPCole
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Bang it with a rubber mallet to jiggle the internals?
I had similar with my Westfalia then realised you have to pull the knob out before turning it!
Is this something you've done successfully previously and now the same technique isn't working or is this your first attempt at removing the towbar?
If it's your first attempt, then the instructions for towbar removal may help (Owner's Manual, page 280):
- Insert key and turn it clockwise
- Hold the ball coupling tightly in one hand
- Use your other hand to pull out the handwheel and hold it in position
- Turn the handwheel clockwise until it engages
- Hold the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards out of the mounting
Ha - beat me to it.
Key should only come out once the detachable bit is engaged in the slot on the chassis.
Thanks everyone. Got it to work. Instructions weren't very clear.
Tell me about it - first time I tried to remove it, I was knelt on the driveway puzzling for about 15 mins. Knees haven't really recovered since!
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