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pcheaven



Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
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£343 to fit a tow bar !!!!

How much ?

Harwoods, tonbridge quoted me this to fit my fixed towbar and electrics.

Seems excessive...... 

Post #142369 9th May 2012 4:27 pm
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garioch43



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Scotland 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

If that includes the parts, then it looks very reasonable to me, considering it will be £50+ per hour for labour. garioch43

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE - Santorini Black/Black Leather
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Post #142373 9th May 2012 4:45 pm
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npinks



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I was quoted about that to remove and refit it to my current FL2

I did a Shocked look and he said how does £180 sound Confused

Post #142377 9th May 2012 5:13 pm
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pcheaven



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garioch43 wrote:
If that includes the parts, then it looks very reasonable to me, considering it will be £50+ per hour for labour.


No

Labour only.

Managed to get the Sturgess to quote do it for 75 Smile much better. 

Post #142378 9th May 2012 5:16 pm
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Mona Geeza



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Not bad compared to BMW who wanted £800 to fit a diff pinion oil seal, got a seal for £2 so it only cost £798 in the end!

Post #142384 9th May 2012 6:07 pm
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beamo



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

don't they have to cut the rear bumper to fit it though? Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual MY11 - 61REG Stratstone Mayfair
Sumatra black, cloth, DAB Radio, Park Distance Control Front, Privacy Glass, 17" Full Size Spare Wheel.
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Post #142387 9th May 2012 7:43 pm
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Mr K



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

Try your local tow bar company, they are always cheaper than garages and they come come to you to fit it.

Post #142388 9th May 2012 7:44 pm
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pcheaven



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beamo wrote:
don't they have to cut the rear bumper to fit it though?


Yes thy do.

I looked on topix, there are free detailed instructions on fitting.
There is plenty to do. 

Post #142394 9th May 2012 8:42 pm
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Bill Turner



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

npinks wrote:
I was quoted about that to remove and refit it to my current FL2

I did a :shock: look and he said how does £180 sound :?


Changed my 2007 SE for a 2009 SE and the dealer changed the Tow bar to the new car FOC.


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Post #142396 9th May 2012 8:44 pm
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barn_uk



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England 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Stornoway Grey

I 2nd What Mr K says...

I recently had a towbar fitted by my local specialist. Cost £325 all in

No bumper cutting for me, though mine is detachable so may be mounted differently (though wouldn't think so). On a quest to tour the Caravan club sites of the country in my FL2... if only to find a younger CC member! :-/

Post #142402 9th May 2012 9:29 pm
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athelstan



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With the Witter Detachable Towbar R41Q, you do not need to cut the rear bumper. Thumbs Up

Post #142419 10th May 2012 6:22 am
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TurboDan



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United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Whistler White

athelstan wrote:
With the Witter Detachable Towbar R41Q, you do not need to cut the rear bumper. Thumbs Up


Going through the same thing in the U.S. right now. Summer is upon us and I want to be able to tow my 19-foot boat. Stealership wants in upwards of $1,300 US for tow hitch install.

I found an indy mechanic in New Jersey (a U.S. Land Rover hot bed) who will help me through my aftermarket install for $300 or so. There is NO need to get your rear bumper cut! CAR HISTORY
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Post #142428 10th May 2012 8:10 am
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chrisdeeming



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

all sounds abit steep to me guys should be paying no more than 400 with the tow bar at a local specialist or towsure! Thumbs Up When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Post #142454 10th May 2012 5:40 pm
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jules



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

I fitted a Witter removable flange type towbar and electrics from PF Jones this morning. Took about 4 hours. The instructions tell you to drill two holes after removing the LH bumper reflector to give access to the 2 13mm nuts behind it. In fact I found a ratchet ring spanner with articulated end (from Aldi) did the job without any drilling - just took time as you could only move the ratchet a few degrees at a time when reaching up behind the bumper. Fitting the electrics was a doddle - no trim had to be moved.
Just need to get the ECU updated but a garage down the road can do it for a few quid.

Note; the towbar had two threads in the ends of the main tube. Check that the bolts go in easily before fitting to the car. I had to remove towbar and the tap the threads as they had paint/welding debris in them and the bolts jammed in the threads. This added an hour to my work.

Post #142640 11th May 2012 9:47 pm
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The Road Toad



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Narvik Black

Have just had fixed flange towbar, single 13 pin electrics, Mont Blanc Free Ball Bike Rack for £287.00 INCLUDING fitting from Towequipe - Thumbs Up
Have used them in the past and always very professional and they will fit in your drive or place of work.
I had looked at the LR bike rack but at £380 it was a non- starter. Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

Post #143091 15th May 2012 7:19 pm
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