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donny Member Since: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Usually knocking about the north Posts: 215 |
I have the Witter detachable tow bar and only use it for a cycle rack.
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2nd Oct 2011 10:09 am |
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freedieselauto Member Since: 24 Feb 2011 Location: West Sussex Posts: 284 |
I would endorse donny's comments. I fitted a witter detachable from P F Jones with a traditional flange for my bike rack. The bar is good quality and easy to attach and detach and does not require any cutting of the bumper, just a hole behind one of the reflectors. - 2007(57) XS Auto, Rimini Red, Alpaca Leather.
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2nd Oct 2011 2:07 pm |
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maffs Member Since: 14 Nov 2010 Location: Gwernymynydd - North Wales Posts: 328 |
+1 for pfjones |
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2nd Oct 2011 4:02 pm |
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exmilade Member Since: 04 Mar 2011 Location: Gone Posts: 105 |
Hi Guys, thanks for this thread, this is exactly what I have been wondering but been afraid to ask.
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2nd Oct 2011 7:46 pm |
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donny Member Since: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Usually knocking about the north Posts: 215 |
its a "bypass relay" - see google for the details
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2nd Oct 2011 7:56 pm |
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maffs Member Since: 14 Nov 2010 Location: Gwernymynydd - North Wales Posts: 328 |
some info here:
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2nd Oct 2011 8:00 pm |
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Chris H Member Since: 26 May 2009 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 81 |
I've got the witter detachable and had it fitted by PF Jones in Stoke.
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4th Oct 2011 3:36 pm |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
didn't know it changed the engine mapping as well, that's really clever !! think this is what I'll go for when I get mine fitted, sounds worth the extra money. Iain ps is the canbus option the dedicated wiring setup ? |
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4th Oct 2011 3:51 pm |
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houghta Member Since: 02 Oct 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 47 |
thanks for all the advice guys i think i will go for the witter but not quite sure what to do yet regarding the wiring but i think i may well go for the LR supplied option
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4th Oct 2011 5:46 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
Not Convinced on this remapping, it has been mentioned a few times on her and the jury is still out. My view is how can it change the engine mapping for towing, it is actuated by the insertion of the 12N plug but if it changes the engine mapping for towing how can it tell if you are pulling a 2 ton Iffor Williams or a light board on a bike rack |
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4th Oct 2011 6:23 pm |
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Gunfa Member Since: 21 Aug 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 178 |
ad210358
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4th Oct 2011 6:35 pm |
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Chris H Member Since: 26 May 2009 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 81 |
The changing the engine characteristics is when you inserted the cable into the socket (13pin or 12N). The car does not know what is connected to it, i.e. fully laden trailer/caravan or a bike rack with a single bike.
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5th Oct 2011 7:51 am |
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Merlin100 Member Since: 05 Oct 2011 Location: Rotherham Posts: 28 |
Jesus - youve all got me worried now. Mine came already fitted with twin electrics so dont know what it is. Going to measure the tow ball later and hope its an Alko so I dont have to splash out £25 for a new one.
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7th Oct 2011 9:09 am |
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mcphersonstrut Member Since: 21 Jul 2009 Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg Posts: 2164 |
Merlin - If your current one is NFG drop me a PM I have a Alko long neck tow ball and proper protective cover you can have. Used but no problems with it. Took it off when we went to a LR swan neck removable. Free to you but you could send the forum a donation |
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7th Oct 2011 9:47 am |
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