Just had new Thule Towbar fitted and Rightconnections dedicated 13 pin electrics. This is a new style and mine is the 4th Freelander 2 to be fitted with them. Had it fitted at Gentow in Telford. The electrics fold underneath so hardly anything can be seen when not connected. It looks much better then my photos show. Gentow are great very professional. Price was £438 this also included coding of the car for towing. They have special offer on, so also got free Reich nose weight gauge.

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That looks neat and tidy

One question though, were they have cut the bumper, the edage itself is that sealed at all? I would be wary of leaving it like that in case the paint started to flake. Obviously, with being plastic, corrosion won't be an issue but flaking of the paint maybe? It would be a shame if that happened.

Maybe others have experience of such things and will come along with advice

hi

the problem for me is its not a flange type tow bar so fitting any accessories is imposable

but looks good when not in use  1995 P38 now dead
2012 FL2 GS Fuji White
winter pack
arm rest pack

I will paint some clear lacquer on the edge of the cuts when it is not raining. I have had plastic bumers cut before with no issues.

Very neat! Much better than the LR detachable and cheaper!  2010 HSE TD4 auto, Biscay Blue, Almond Leather, facelift front and rear, detachable towbar, front & rear mudflaps, bib spoilers, clear high level brake light, smooth rear wiper, colour coded door handles.

Previous Land Rovers:
2007 Freelander 2 HSE i6 in Stornoway Grey
1991 Discovery 200tdi 3 door in blue

RegG wrote:

Very neat! Much better than the LR detachable and cheaper!

The Thule one is the same as the LR one

Slimshooter, Sorry to pee on your parade but it will come back to haunt you having that Thule/Brink/LR Towbar, it will develop play in the receiver if you pull anything more than a light garden trailer, I have just received my fourth tow ball and reciever in three years two weeks ago, they kept me waiting as they were waiting for new stock to come in, sadly it is the same design as the last one according to the numbers stamped on the ball, I won't need another, as soon as the better weather comes the Thule/Brink/LR bar is to be replaced.

I have read you posts on this but have took the plung only time will tell. Will see what number is stamped on the ball. out of interest what are you towing on yours and how often.

I haven't used mine yet but will be towing a 15ft caravan so hopefully it will be ok. Never had problems in the past with detachable towbars so we will have to see. 2010 HSE TD4 auto, Biscay Blue, Almond Leather, facelift front and rear, detachable towbar, front & rear mudflaps, bib spoilers, clear high level brake light, smooth rear wiper, colour coded door handles.

Previous Land Rovers:
2007 Freelander 2 HSE i6 in Stornoway Grey
1991 Discovery 200tdi 3 door in blue

I have the Witter detachable, one year on and its as tight as a Yorkshire chicken farmer

slimshooter wrote:

I have read you posts on this but have took the plung only time will tell. Will see what number is stamped on the ball. out of interest what are you towing on yours and how often.

On the flat bit on the very top of the ball are the numbers, if it is 311 it is the original design, 215 is the latest one that I have, my last 215 has only been used for 8 months and has play and the new one that I received two weeks ago is also 215

Pulling 1500kg on a Al-ko hitch at 85kg and towed for 1500 miles approx.
EY, looked at the. Witter bar but it looks a very similar receiver and ball to the Brink one, tend to think the Westfalia one couyld be what goes on, PF Jones will supply a Swan Neck Detachable for under £200 delivered.

The old bar with new ball and receiver can go on the bay.

taztastic wrote:

One question though, were they have cut the bumper, the edage itself is that sealed at all? I would be wary of leaving it like that in case the paint started to flake.

Maybe others have experience of such things and will come along with advice

ad210358 wrote:

Slimshooter, Sorry to pee on your parade but it will come back to haunt you having that Thule/Brink/LR Towbar, it will develop play in the receiver if you pull anything more than a light garden trailer, I have just received my fourth tow ball and reciever in three years two weeks ago, they kept me waiting as they were waiting for new stock to come in, sadly it is the same design as the last one according to the numbers stamped on the ball, I won't need another, as soon as the better weather comes the Thule/Brink/LR bar is to be replaced.

probably due to two things:-

1. The jerkiness of the FL2's auto box

2. Because you insist on towing 1500 kg of caravan


Dont tow anything at all and your towball will last much much longer  At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

chicken george wrote:

ad210358 wrote:

Slimshooter, Sorry to pee on your parade but it will come back to haunt you having that Thule/Brink/LR Towbar, it will develop play in the receiver if you pull anything more than a light garden trailer, I have just received my fourth tow ball and reciever in three years two weeks ago, they kept me waiting as they were waiting for new stock to come in, sadly it is the same design as the last one according to the numbers stamped on the ball, I won't need another, as soon as the better weather comes the Thule/Brink/LR bar is to be replaced.

probably due to two things:-

1. The jerkiness of the FL2's auto box

2. Because you insist on towing 1500 kg of caravan


Dont tow anything at all and your towball will last much much longer

should have got a manual far superior to the auto 1995 P38 now dead
2012 FL2 GS Fuji White
winter pack
arm rest pack

big-al-cove wrote:

chicken george wrote:

ad210358 wrote:

Slimshooter, Sorry to pee on your parade but it will come back to haunt you having that Thule/Brink/LR Towbar, it will develop play in the receiver if you pull anything more than a light garden trailer, I have just received my fourth tow ball and reciever in three years two weeks ago, they kept me waiting as they were waiting for new stock to come in, sadly it is the same design as the last one according to the numbers stamped on the ball, I won't need another, as soon as the better weather comes the Thule/Brink/LR bar is to be replaced.

probably due to two things:-

1. The jerkiness of the FL2's auto box

2. Because you insist on towing 1500 kg of caravan


Dont tow anything at all and your towball will last much much longer

should have got a manual far superior to the auto

The Doctor in disguise
There's none so blind as those who cannot see

ad210358 wrote:

There's none so blind as those who cannot see

yes you tow your caravan past hundreds of hotel and holiday cottages, yet never think to try one  At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race