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Tow hitch coupling not engaging fully

in We've got it down to a T Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:16 pm
by Mountaindreamer •

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Hi, I am having trouble with my tow hitch not engaging fully on tow bar. The hitch is the the correct position but the problem seems to be with the lever
which either doesn't raise up fully or doesn't lower and lock in position. I have checked manual and it doesn't look like my tow hitch so I have posted photos . To get the lever to go fully up before dropping on the tow ball I often have to release a sprung catch on the underside of the hitch mechanism. Any ideas?

Craig and Julie; Puck 230GT pulled by Mercedes B Class

RE: Tow hitch coupling not engaging fully

in We've got it down to a T Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:51 pm
by Steve and Debbie •

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Is this the manual ?

Steve

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RE: Tow hitch coupling not engaging fully

in We've got it down to a T Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:53 pm
by eribaMotters •

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You have a Winterhoff hitch. I had one on my 2006 Familia. I remember it was not a straightforward hinge/pivot mechanism. I seem to recall that as you pushed the lever down you also had to push it forwards slightly.

Colin

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RE: Tow hitch coupling not engaging fully

in We've got it down to a T Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:22 am
by Mountaindreamer •

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Ah, haven't seen the Winterhoff manual...thanks very much..

Craig and Julie; Puck 230GT pulled by Mercedes B Class

RE: Tow hitch coupling not engaging fully

in We've got it down to a T Tue Jun 18, 2024 5:39 pm
by Inspecta_Gadget •

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I remember sometimes having trouble with it releasing whilst unhitching if there was any compression of the hitch brake mechanism or if we were pointing uphill.
I swapped it out on several vans but decided on the more bulky Alko version eventually.

Hyundai i30 Estate pulling �Little Flo�, a Troll 530.