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GrinningLander

Member Since: 18 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 29

Brink Removable Towbar Fitted to HST

This post is in reply to pm questions that I am receiving

Yes . a removable towbar can be fitted to a HST (That is the body kit version)
Yes it was fitted by a Landrover Dealer (Perry's Luton and they have since closed)
Made by Brink and has a Landrover badge on it and may be called a BrinkMatic Advance , but not sure:

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It is very difficult to photo a black vehicle but here is vehicle from eye level:

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Eye level towbar fitted:

Now some low down pics with flash

Note that the FST bumper, already has a shaped cutout, which you cannot see from road view level and an additional small cut out, which you cannot see, was necessary for the swan neck.

Yes, there is a small cut out, but you can hardly see it unless ypou are very low down:

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No I don't know the fitting cost, because it was part of the agreed sale package

This is a very neat package and feels of better quality than a Witter, that I also have on another vehicle

However, the locking key has snapped, because it was stored in my boot, with the key protruding.

No I dont have a part number and currently another dealer is needing to contact Landrover, because they cannot find it in their parts listing and I need a new key, to replace a broken key (Snapped because stored with key inserted and crushed)

It is very possible, that this is not a standard landrover part and maybe the dealer simply stuck a label on it. Who knows?

I do like it though ! Hope this helps

Last edited by GrinningLander on 18th Jun 2009 11:53 am. Edited 1 time in total

18th Jun 2009 11:33 am

AndyC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining!
Posts: 4165

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

BrinkMatic Advance is marketed by Thule under thier brand name as well as Land Rover.
It appeares to be the same type as I have fitted on my FL2 without the HST body kit, but the bracketing may be slightly different

See here for more details http://www.brink.eu/trekhaken.php?tid=3&lid=4&moid=9783 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

18th Jun 2009 11:46 am

chicken george

Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
Posts: 13292

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

On the light sockets can that white cap be swapped for a black one? it shows out a little too much. nice shine At work
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18th Jun 2009 11:51 am

AndyC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining!
Posts: 4165

chicken george wrote:
On the light sockets can that white cap be swapped for a black one? it shows out a little too much. nice shine

a grey one would be nicer

2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

18th Jun 2009 11:53 am

Rowy

Member Since: 20 Aug 2008
Location: Lake District
Posts: 686

is the picture of the man with the camera a sticker or is it painted on?

18th Jun 2009 1:09 pm

landieguy

Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 78

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HST Auto Stornoway Grey

Pleased to see that someone has overcome what LR stated couldn't be offered as an option on the HST model due to what they considered to be difficult access to the detachable release mechanism. I did consider asking for this type of tow bar on my HST but was advised by the delership not to, basically as they were adhering to the LR rulebook?
I opted for the fixed bracket version - the one major advantage of which is the fact should the towball get worn (as they do) its £10 or so to buy a new one instead of forking out for the complete detachable part.

Do agree that white cover to 12S socket needs "toning" down by swopping for a grey or similar.

18th Jun 2009 8:02 pm

deluser_qhf

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Removed
Posts: 95

Grinninglander did you need an extre bracket for the tow bar electrics?

22nd Jun 2009 3:17 pm

GrinningLander

Member Since: 18 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 29

Yes and the bracket is bolted to the Brink female assembly, so I must assume that it is all part of the same package.

22nd Jun 2009 4:51 pm

themuse

Member Since: 07 Jun 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 42

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

chicken george wrote:
On the light sockets can that white cap be swapped for a black one? it shows out a little too much. nice shine

Thats exactly why I went for 13 pin and got myself a converter cable!!!!!

22nd Jun 2009 7:08 pm

ad210358

Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464

landieguy wrote:
Pleased to see that someone has overcome what LR stated couldn't be offered as an option on the HST model due to what they considered to be difficult access to the detachable release mechanism. I did consider asking for this type of tow bar on my HST but was advised by the delership not to, basically as they were adhering to the LR rulebook?
I opted for the fixed bracket version - the one major advantage of which is the fact should the towball get worn (as they do) its £10 or so to buy a new one instead of forking out for the complete detachable part.

Do agree that white cover to 12S socket needs "toning" down by swopping for a grey or similar.

Why not just put a black waterproof cover over it, also stops the water getting in (a bit anyway). I have on mine and you don't notice it much unless you are looking for it. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

23rd Jun 2009 4:54 pm

christian138

Member Since: 31 Jul 2008
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 946

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black

themuse wrote:
chicken george wrote:
On the light sockets can that white cap be swapped for a black one? it shows out a little too much. nice shine

Thats exactly why I went for 13 pin and got myself a converter cable!!!!!

why have the twin electrics, these are being replaced with 13pin so better to have a converter to twin electrics and then be "13pin ready"

23rd Jun 2009 7:09 pm

deluser_qhf

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Removed
Posts: 95

I've just purchased a removable towbar and will fitting it this weekend!! Hopefully it should look the same as grinninglanders one!!!!

23rd Jun 2009 7:37 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
Posts: 20092

HST and a towbar that's got me pondering a little Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

23rd Jun 2009 7:40 pm

deluser_qhf

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Removed
Posts: 95

what are you pondering Npinks?

23rd Jun 2009 8:04 pm

christian138

Member Since: 31 Jul 2008
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 946

s18mcn wrote:
what are you pondering Npinks?

Possibly he thinks HST's are for speed freaks and that the whole towing thing goes against that.

Not all caravanners poodle along with out a care in the world (especially for the line of vehicles snaking behind them)

23rd Jun 2009 8:08 pm

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