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Ooma



Member Since: 14 Mar 2012
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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey
Towbars, sensors and roof rack stuff.

Hi all,

Picking up a used Freelander 2 tomorrow which has what looks like an un-used towbar attached to it. I think the previous owner bought it just in case, but didn't do anything with it.

Now, I believe it is a factory fit one. If it is, do you know if the parking sensors are adjusted at the factory to take the towbar into consideration?

Does anyone know how I can check if it was a factory fitted on or an aftermarket/fitted later one?

Also, from reading previous posts, I guess if every i decide to attach something, i can press the P button on the dash to avoid a constant beep Wink

If I decide to go the route of shoving stuff on the top instead, what rails/rack/setups do people use here on this forum, and are you happy with them?

Cheers,
Mike

Post #136438 16th Mar 2012 3:21 pm
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Pedro



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green
Re: Towbars, sensors and roof rack stuff.

Hi, towbars are not my thing but there is a guy on here called ' Chicken George ' who will offer lots of advice in that area Rolling with laughter Also, lots of previous threads too.

As far as up top, I put bikes up there and use the Thule Slidebars which are fantastic for that job IMHO.

Cheers and welcome, Pedro. FL2 HSE Auto Galway Green
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Post #136442 16th Mar 2012 3:31 pm
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Ooma



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thanks pedro..

I did a search, but most results with towbar and sensors were talking about diabling it, and didn't spot one about adjustment.

Cheers,
Mike

Post #136443 16th Mar 2012 3:35 pm
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npinks



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it wouldn't be factory fit, but fit by the supplying dealer

It should flash a green trailer when connected up to the [insert what your towing] and using the indicators, also you don't get the beep beep beep when indicating with LR OEM fitment

It should also disable the sensors on the rear if LR

Obviously aftermarket stuff might be able to do this too

Post #136445 16th Mar 2012 3:36 pm
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Ooma



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Thanks npinks, so I guess it would be fair to presume that the LR dealer doesn't adjust the parking sensor to take into consideration the extra sticking out bit.

I thought one of the dealers told me that people often had them factory fitted to keep the cost down, as it cost more to do them afterwards due to playing around with the wiring. So are you saying that if you bought a new FL2, they would still fit the towbar at the dealer and not the factory? Crikey..

Mike

Post #136446 16th Mar 2012 3:40 pm
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npinks



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i have my towbars done by the dealer, the distance the sensors pick up at doesn't seem to have changed, when i reverse into my drive the car is just as close on continuous tone to the fence with or without a towbar

the OEM electrics are plug and play, with a connector there waiting, (i think) with the requirement of an update for the sensors etc

Correct, the dealer would fit the tow bar, as part of the PDI, all the holes in the chassis are there waiting, you could DIY it if you have the know how

Post #136449 16th Mar 2012 3:45 pm
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Ooma



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Great stuff. Thanks.!

I will practice reversing with the towbar in front of any neighbours that annoy me at the time Whistle .. That'll get me used to how it is set up !

Post #136451 16th Mar 2012 3:53 pm
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treetops



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

Hi Ooma,

just had a towbar retro fitted (not LR), with dedicated electrics. Mine does cut out the rear sensors and fogs with a 'van on the hook, and the hook symbol on the dash winks when signalling. Caravanners get hooked

Post #136502 16th Mar 2012 9:07 pm
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chicken george



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if your diff whistles and whines then you can safely say the towbar has been used Rolling Eyes At work
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Post #136513 16th Mar 2012 10:08 pm
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ad210358



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chicken george wrote:
if your diff whistles and whines then you can safely say the towbar has been used Rolling Eyes



Back in your box CG, back in your box Rolling Eyes

Post #136515 16th Mar 2012 10:18 pm
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Ooma



Member Since: 14 Mar 2012
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chicken george wrote:
if your diff whistles and whines then you can safely say the towbar has been used Rolling Eyes


hahaha.... Sounded good on the test run, so fingers crossed Confused

Mike

Post #136531 17th Mar 2012 12:55 am
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treetops



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

Whistling diff-good name for a Country & Western band. Surely this cannot be with such quality machinery?

On the other hand, I could fill a few pages with the problems I had with a Vogue SE. It certainly was classic! Caravanners get hooked

Post #136553 17th Mar 2012 9:23 am
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