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mcphersonstrut Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg Posts: 2164 |
Yes removing the rear bumper is easy - it's on here somewhere, if not I have it.
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7th Sep 2011 9:30 pm |
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MightyMildred Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: County Durham Posts: 331 |
Hi,
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7th Sep 2011 9:31 pm |
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landy19840 Member Since: 13 Mar 2011 Location: Non Posts: 1817 |
I tow an ifor Williams trailer behind mine, and it sits fine. That's with just a normal swan neck!
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7th Sep 2011 9:46 pm |
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v40mav Member Since: 27 Aug 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 36 |
Thanks
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8th Sep 2011 5:49 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
All later trailer chassis should be manufactured to the same height, I think your problem would be the 'laden height' of your vehicle and no, I have never seen a multi height plate for a Freelander. |
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8th Sep 2011 6:20 am |
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v40mav Member Since: 27 Aug 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 36 |
Thanks I know it sat too low on the D3 with the swan neck - and that was when empty - as was the D3 - ( I will also check the docs for the trailer when I get home form hols ) Thanks for the info on the Multi height - tow bar - - Think I will have a look round at the dealers and see what bars they have fitted - Now to find the post for removing the rear bumper Hugh Disco 3 HSE Defender Puma 110 Freelander 2 HSE |
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8th Sep 2011 6:36 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
I just went out and measured mine, it's 440 mm with an empty car so it would bring it into directive spec with luggage/passengers and fuel. It's a removable 'Witter' by the way, hope you sort it.
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8th Sep 2011 6:42 am |
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freedieselauto Member Since: 24 Feb 2011 Location: West Sussex Posts: 284 |
I fitted a Witter detachable with a traditional flange(rather than swan neck) so I can detach when I need rear clearance ascending and when fitted I can raise and lower with a drop plate if needed. The Thule bike rack bracket remains on the flange. It works well for me and is a well known robust make which is easy to attach and detach.
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8th Sep 2011 10:12 am |
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RBaron Member Since: 14 Jul 2011 Location: Leics Posts: 43 |
I have a non-detachable Witter towbar fitted with a fixed flange towball. I have just used it to tow a twin axle Ifor Williams double horsebox 60 miles to pick up a pony. Towbar height is spot on. Neither the tyres at the front or the back axle of the trailer appeared unduely weighed down. I've got 13 pin dedicated electrics fitted, but a 13/7 adapter did the job to power the trailer lights.
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8th Sep 2011 2:31 pm |
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zarapip Member Since: 17 Aug 2011 Location: willsbridge,bristol Posts: 13 |
FREELANDER 2 2010 HSE LARGO GREY ALMOND LEATHER |
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13th Oct 2011 8:25 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
zarapip, look bottom left of screen for 'post reply' button, do not use quote, you will soon get the hang of it At work
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13th Oct 2011 8:31 pm |
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zarapip Member Since: 17 Aug 2011 Location: willsbridge,bristol Posts: 13 |
Witter make a detachable tow bar,which also has a bolted on ball hitch. you can fit an adjustable plate to vary
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13th Oct 2011 8:44 pm |
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zarapip Member Since: 17 Aug 2011 Location: willsbridge,bristol Posts: 13 |
Thanks George, Takes a bit longer to learn things when your knocking on 73. ATB FREELANDER 2 2010 HSE LARGO GREY ALMOND LEATHER |
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13th Oct 2011 8:48 pm |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
73 ? you shouldn't be driving let alone towing !! Iain |
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14th Oct 2011 6:36 am |
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