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Freelander 2 le sport



Member Since: 20 Feb 2011
Location: surrey
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Fuji White
Towbars in south london/west sussex

Hi anyone know of a good garage that fits towbars for a good price. cheers

Post #92787 21st Feb 2011 3:56 pm
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weirdfish



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Location: Hadleigh, Essex
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England 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey

I can't help with recommendations but I'd seriously consider getting a LR towbar and leccy kit fitted by a dealer as aftermarket towbars do seem to get blamed by dealers trying to fix electrical glitches. For a free country, it does seem pretty expensive these days.

Post #92788 21st Feb 2011 3:59 pm
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Freelander 2 le sport



Member Since: 20 Feb 2011
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Fuji White

cheers for that, its a good point. dont want them to have a get out for any faults in the 1st 3 yrs.

Post #92794 21st Feb 2011 4:16 pm
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I don't recommend a dealer and his mark up price but any good towbar fitting outfit will provide a "Witter or Brink", preferably the removable type otherwise it will ruin the "niceness" at the back. Make sure the dedicated wiring harness is used to take advantage of the Land Rover sensors disablement and dash lights and they will also download the software update to save paying a dealer.
If you choose the cheaper option of a bypass module then as said above, you will be open to blame for any electrical glitches.

Bypass type with removable about £370
Dedicated harness with removable £470

Post #92795 21st Feb 2011 4:19 pm
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Firestar



Member Since: 11 Oct 2008
Location: Ness Point, Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Go for the fixed swan-neck. The electrical socket is highly visible from behind, so spoils the look regardless.
I opted for the removable without realising!

Do a search and read the previous posts on towbars to help make up your mind - there have been loads!

Check if any independent fitter can 'code' the FL2 - most can't afaik but a few (better) ones do!

Post #92808 21st Feb 2011 4:57 pm
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chicken george



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

Shocked towbars DO NOT fit on sport LE models Shocked






























they probably do, in reality but I wish they didnt At work
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Post #92815 21st Feb 2011 5:57 pm
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LRFTW



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towbarmansouth.co.uk was great

Post #92818 21st Feb 2011 6:02 pm
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Freelander 2 le sport



Member Since: 20 Feb 2011
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Fuji White

chicken george iam afaird that they do fit on the le sport lol, its only for my bike carrier not trailer pulling

Post #93141 24th Feb 2011 9:13 am
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chicken george



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Freelander 2 le sport wrote:
chicken george iam afaird that they do fit on the le sport lol, its only for my bike carrier not trailer pulling



Thumbs Up be sure to remove it before you sell, a towbar will knock ££££'s of the resale value At work
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Post #93142 24th Feb 2011 9:40 am
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jimbojay



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

Phil Taylor Towbars in Hampshire, just down the A3, were very good, Detatchable Witter with 13pin electrics!!!
Van unfortunately sold now though!!!javascript:emoticon('Big Cry') Set low standards and constantly fail to achieve them!!!!!!!!!!!
Sleep Deprivation Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!

Post #93217 24th Feb 2011 9:01 pm
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chicken george



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

jimbojay wrote:
Phil Taylor Towbars in Hampshire, just down the A3, were very good, Detatchable Witter with 13pin electrics!!!
Van unfortunately sold now though!!!javascript:emoticon('Big Cry')


Ah jimbo I see father hood as knocked some sense into you Thumbs Up At work
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Post #93218 24th Feb 2011 9:13 pm
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jimbojay



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chicken george wrote:
jimbojay wrote:
Phil Taylor Towbars in Hampshire, just down the A3, were very good, Detatchable Witter with 13pin electrics!!!
Van unfortunately sold now though!!!javascript:emoticon('Big Cry')


Ah jimbo I see father hood as knocked some sense into you Thumbs Up


Not that much sense, I am doing it again!!! The fatherhood that is!!! Set low standards and constantly fail to achieve them!!!!!!!!!!!
Sleep Deprivation Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!

Post #93222 24th Feb 2011 9:44 pm
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