I'm looking to put a tow bar on my 2007 freelancer 2.

I've decided to get a Witter detachable flange bar but should I get the Witter electrics or genuine LR 13 pin electrics? I've put in the blade fuses ready but do I need a bypass? Is the part number for gen electrics VPLFT0077G?

Sorry to ask but I'm a tad confused as to what I should get. 2011 Sport LE SD4 Auto Firenze Red
2007 XS/HST TD4 Manual Stornoway Grey

Im pretty sure with the earlier models you have to get the trailer module activated at the dealer and if you don't use genuine electrics there may be issues with reverse camera/sensors when hitch coupled. Would definitely recommend genuine! MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Don't know what the Witter electrics are (bypass or dedicated) but LR electrics need no by-pass, are easy to DIY fit. LR electrics will confer certain benefits such as no breaking into the existing wiring harness, rear parking sensor and fog lights control, dashboard trailer indicator lamp instead of a beeper, easy transfer to another FL2 should you change you car...

The only minor downside is that they have to be 'switched on' by a dealer or other suitably equipped person. I'd imagine that if Witter electrices are 'dedicated' then they will be much the same as LR.

Thanks for that. I think I'll go for gen LR electrics. My local LR specialist can sort the other bits out when I get the car serviced. Might as well kill 2 birds with one stone 😊 2011 Sport LE SD4 Auto Firenze Red
2007 XS/HST TD4 Manual Stornoway Grey

I have witter tow bar and electronics on mine and it has all the features as mentioned above,although it was already fitted when I bought the car so not sure about activation.

I'm trying to decide between a witter detachable R41AQ or a witter flange detachable R41AQF now???

I'm planning on towing a caravan at first but want to tow a small trailer and car trailer.
I originally thought of flange detachable so that I can change the ball but will the detachable do the job and will it fit an Alko hitch?

Thought I had the towbar bit sussed but not now! 2011 Sport LE SD4 Auto Firenze Red
2007 XS/HST TD4 Manual Stornoway Grey

The detachable will fit both but the fixed towbar will require one with a narrow shaped neck to accomodate the Alko Stabiliser. Freelander 2 TD4 GS 2011 Manual Satorini Black (Current)
Freelander TD4 S 2004 Silver Manual (Gone)
Landrover Series 3 Manual Long Wheel Base Safari (Gone)
Landrover series 2A Manual Short Wheel Base (Gone)
Numerous different vehicles inbetween

Moordogs wrote:

I'm trying to decide between a witter detachable R41AQ or a witter flange detachable R41AQF now???

I'm planning on towing a caravan at first but want to tow a small trailer and car trailer.
I originally thought of flange detachable so that I can change the ball but will the detachable do the job and will it fit an Alko hitch?

Thought I had the towbar bit sussed but not now!

Witter Website wrote:

Detachable Flange Towbar

Exclusive to Witter and only recently introduced this version offers all the versatility of a fixed flange bar whilst leaving very little of the towbar visible when detached.

Tow and carry cycles at the same time
The towball is removed when not in use preserving 'shins'
AL-KO towballs can be fitted
Won't trigger reversing sensors when not towing
A choice of towing couplings and accessories can be fitted