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b_o_b_o



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I'm interested in one of these as want to get a towbar mounted cycle carrier. Why on earth would this need cutting the rear bumper? I really don't want to be doing that.
Post #146621 24th Jun 2012 4:06 pm
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It is a bumper cut on this one, not a big cut, about four inches square on the underside of the bumper valance.
Post #146624 24th Jun 2012 4:49 pm
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[quote="ad210358"]It is a bumper cut on this one, not a big cut, about four inches square on the underside of the bumper valance.[/quote

AND THE BEST BIT OF ALL, NO TOW HITCH CLUNK !! Thumbs Up

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Post #146679 25th Jun 2012 6:20 am
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No clunk on my detachable, so far, this detachable has now gone over four times the distance of the previous Thule one and twice the distance of the previous two Thumbs Up
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b_o_b_o



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Do they take the bumper off the vehicle in order to cut it or leave it on?
Post #146710 25th Jun 2012 11:03 am
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b_o_b_o wrote:
Do they take the bumper off the vehicle in order to cut it or leave it on?


I recently had a fixed height towbar fitted, and they removed the bumper, and had a small cut to do.

here is a picture of mine in many pieces...

http://db.tt/V1orEV 
Post #146711 25th Jun 2012 11:18 am
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b_o_b_o



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pcheaven wrote:
b_o_b_o wrote:
Do they take the bumper off the vehicle in order to cut it or leave it on?


I recently had a fixed height towbar fitted, and they removed the bumper, and had a small cut to do.

here is a picture of mine in many pieces...

http://db.tt/V1orEV


The link seems to be broken?

Are there any alternatives to the official Land Rover fixed height towbar which wouldn't require cutting the bumper or would I need the bumper cutting whichever type of fixed height towbar I choose?
Post #147228 30th Jun 2012 11:11 am
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Don't take it as gospel but I'm 99.9% sure that the Witter detachable can be fitted without a bumper cut.
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You can be 100% certain as I have one and there was no need to cut the bumper.
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b_o_b_o



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Ben Twillie wrote:
You can be 100% certain as I have one and there was no need to cut the bumper.


Hi Ben

Do you have the detachable one or the fixed height version?

I only ask since my motive to get a towbar is so I can have a towbar mounted cycle carrier. My assumption is these can only be used with a fixed height towbar.
Post #147349 1st Jul 2012 11:57 am
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Have a look at the Witter www, they do a Detachable Flange type Towbar
Post #147351 1st Jul 2012 12:10 pm
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b_o_b_o wrote:
Ben Twillie wrote:
You can be 100% certain as I have one and there was no need to cut the bumper.


Hi Ben

Do you have the detachable one or the fixed height version?

I only ask since my motive to get a towbar is so I can have a towbar mounted cycle carrier. My assumption is these can only be used with a fixed height towbar.


I only tow a garden trailer so not an expert on this stuff but if it helps my witter detachable gives me a height of 450mm to top of ball. It is not the swan neck type but a straight one and a very neat fit.
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Ec Directive states all towballs should be from 350mm to 420mm to the centre of the ball when the vehicle is in a loaded state. They are all a fixed height on the Freelander 2 there is not an adjustable one, either a detachable or a permanent one. Thumbs Up
Post #147369 1st Jul 2012 3:20 pm
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b_o_b_o



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This is why I am asking since there are a variety of different towbars to choose from e.g.

http://www.duckworthparts.co.uk/landrover/...rying.html

From what I understand, the Land Rover cycle carrier will only work with the fixed height towbar like it says here:

http://www.duckworthparts.co.uk/landrover/...uring.html

But I would rather not have to remove my bumper and cut it in order to fit.

So I'm wondering if there are any after market towbars / cycle carriers I can have which don't involve cutting my precious bumper.
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b_o_b_o



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I really want one of these which tilts but unsure which towbar to buy?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...yId_165477
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