Detachable towball stuck in car

AndyJF
AndyJF Forum Participant Posts: 84
edited September 2023 in Caravans #1

I had a detachable towbar fitted to my car a couple of years ago. I haven't been using the caravan much at all this year, but recently took it out for a run. 

The towball was difficult to insert, but I managed to get it in. On returning I found that the release mechanism had stuck and won't turn at all. This means I can't remove the towball from the towbar.

Can I do anything to free it up, or can it even be fixed?

 

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  • LLM
    LLM Forum Participant Posts: 1,555 ✭✭
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    edited September 2023 #2

    You could try contacting the manufacturer for advice 👍.

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 665 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2023 #3

    What make is your towbar? Different brands have different mechanisms.

    Have you tried spraying the locking mechanism with penatrating oil or WD40?

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