Advice re: detachable towbar, please

I have a black LR2 HSE, have just been quoted 472.33 (inc VAT) for an after-market dealer-fitted detachable towbar plus electrics. Seems steep to me, especially as all I plan to do with it is put a cycle rack on it

Anyone out there think this is a good deal and I should just pay up and take the pain?

Your comments welcome.

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4000 miles and she is going strong, BTW. All weather, all road conditions, on sand, gravel, mud, and shale, no faults at all. Except why-oh-why-oh-why do they supply that pitiful spare wheel?

Just fitted a Witter Flange Towbar myself for £153.26 with single electrics.

I wanted detachable but when I priced it fitted plus £80 for the LR software update I decided it was too expensive.

It depends how practical you are and how much you want to spend

I purchased mine from Towequipe who provided an excellent service and sent me a wiring diagram. They also do detachable to fit yourself - it was another £90 so I did not bother.

If you go for the dealer price check they include the update in the cost.

Having a detachable done today: £396 incl Vat and fitting - single electrics.

Will post later on how it goes.

Drew

Witter Detachable Towbar fitted last friday with double electrics for £380 all in + £10 for mobile fitting at home. Company based in Reading Chris

My mistake re: original quote, the dealer has now explained that the price of £472 did not include two hours of labour, correct price is £750.....

Silly me.

What was the name of that company in Reading that comes to you and fits one for half the price?

Thanks for all of the great advice, by the way .

Do I win a prize for the most stupidly over-priced LR2 accessory, I wonder?

islander wrote:

What was the name of that company in Reading that comes to you and fits one for half the price?

Dear Chris,

Thanks for the great tip, have booked Baby in for a detachable Witter bar in Reading next week, £380 with single electrics.

I will post some pics and a review of the finished job later.