Hi all

So I finally bought a second hand witter detachable towbar.

Fitting.....well without removing the bumper or drilling 2 holes behind the reflector it is finally fitted. I don't have much skin left on any knuckles or any patience left but it's finally on. I accessed the 2 bolts normally accessed via the reflector method by removing the left rear light and just managed to get a socket onto them.

Getting the towbar past the bumper and exhaust is also a pain, especially doing it by yourself. Holding the towbar up at one end with my knee and getting the first bolt in proved difficult.

Things worth noting, watch out for rust and dirt dropping onto your face. Secondly fitting a towbar with flip flops on isn't advisable, I learnt that not fron injury from the towbar but by a rouge socket dropping off the bumper onto my foot.  2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

I picked up my new Freelander 2 yesterday, also 2010 in black and have the towbar to fit today. A nicely timed post there!

freelander2002 wrote:

Getting the towbar past the bumper and exhaust is also a pain, especially doing it by yourself. Holding the towbar up at one end with my knee and getting the first bolt in proved difficult.

That's what wives and children are for ...  Jules

freelander2002 wrote:

I accessed the 2 bolts normally accessed via the reflector method by removing the left rear light and just managed to get a socket onto them.

Ive installed 3 Witters now - why didnt I think of that Good tip Jules

i haave also realised that the electrics that were thrown in with the towbar are from 2013 FL2 so i need to purchase new electrics which is a shame. 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

so I have the 2012> twin electrics to sell or will swap for 2012< electrics. Is this worthy of an ad in the for sale even though ill take a swop?

ta

Dave 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

freelander2002 wrote:

I learnt that not fron injury from the towbar but by a rouge socket dropping off the bumper onto my foot.

i willed that to happen, no more towbars  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

Just bought a 2012 GS SD4 with 13,000 miles (I'm in Guernsey). I need to fit a tow bar and I'm keen on Witter. How many of you have managed to DIY fit without removing the bumper. Also, will I have to go to the local LR dealer to reprogram the vehicle so that it 'knows' it has a tow bar.

Thanks in advance. I live in a small lane on the beautiful island of Guernsey in the Bay of Saint Malo.

I am a mediocre musician and a frustrated writer with an interest in my French heritage.

You could move to Sark and forget about towing.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Any photos (the install, not your foot)? 2008 Freelander 2 i6 Alaska White - current
2002 Freelander 1 V6 BRG - gone but I still have the nightmares
1999 Discovery II Coniston Green - almost gone

Quevatre wrote:

Just bought a 2012 GS SD4 with 13,000 miles (I'm in Guernsey). I need to fit a tow bar and I'm keen on Witter. How many of you have managed to DIY fit without removing the bumper. Also, will I have to go to the local LR dealer to reprogram the vehicle so that it 'knows' it has a tow bar.

Thanks in advance.

Quevatre wrote:

Just bought a 2012 GS SD4 with 13,000 miles (I'm in Guernsey). I need to fit a tow bar and I'm keen on Witter. How many of you have managed to DIY fit without removing the bumper. Also, will I have to go to the local LR dealer to reprogram the vehicle so that it 'knows' it has a tow bar.

Thanks in advance.

if it's a my13 on then it's plug and play if it's earlier then will have to be programmed!