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lighthouse



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Towbar bolt/coupling

Hey All

I am missing the it that goes through the square fitting on the towbar that then goes through the bit pictures below to secure it. Does anyone know if i can just use m12 or whatever size bolt fits or is there a specific part? Looks like it takes the pull pull loading so needs to be strong.

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Alistair



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I'm sure there's a proper bolt & may be available as a separate item

Ideally you want a bolt with a pin through to prevent the nut ever shaking off, but TBH I would have thought any decent bolt would be fine.

I used to have a drop hitch with a pin if that provides any comfort



and another with a bolt and pin setup -

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lighthouse



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Thanks will go and get. decent bolt and drill a hole through the end to add a split pin.

I could not find a LR part number or know what its called to ring a dealer.

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rjff



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That looks like a Westphalia towbar and as such you should be able to get the correct bolt from a supplier.

As a start try PF Jones via their website/phone.

It may pay to use the correct bolt knowing how fickle insurance companies can be in the (unlikely) event of a claim. And it should keep you within the regs for CE use and construction of bars. Rolling Eyes Cheers
Richard

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lighthouse



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This was my concern hence looking for the correct part, just need to find out wha that is, will give pf jones a call.

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Alistair



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Even if they don't have the exact one, there is some advice on their site -

https://www.pfjones.co.uk/tow-bar-bolt-kits.html

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lighthouse



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Thanks everyone for the help.

I spoke to a really helpful guy at PF jones who spoke to there team at Westfalia and they confirmed its a start M16 100mm long bolt with a hole for a split pin nothing special about it.

The also advised that if you can not source a split pin one then using a nylock nut is also ok.

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rjff



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Great to know and that'll help lots of others Thumbs Up Cheers
Richard

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