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SaabDriver Member Since: 08 Jun 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 88 |
Fitting instructions are on the PF Jones website. You don't need to remove the bumper but do have to drill two holes through it behind the reflector.
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2nd Mar 2016 11:20 am |
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ReggiePerrin Member Since: 13 Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1263 |
You can fit the towbar with the vehicle on the ground.
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2nd Mar 2016 11:57 am |
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Browny90 Member Since: 02 Nov 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 153 |
Just drill the holes in the bumper.. It really has no effect on the bumper or the reflector.
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2nd Mar 2016 1:10 pm |
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westville Member Since: 12 Jun 2015 Location: Dunston Posts: 1096 |
Yelnats69
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2nd Mar 2016 4:06 pm |
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NA1959 Member Since: 07 Feb 2016 Location: NI Posts: 50 |
Like you I have been on the Jones e bay site looking at their deals and to be fair I am more undecided! The option of a detachable appeals but fixed much cheaper! Also does the wiring kit they suggest at around 165£ be their own one or Landrovers original? |
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3rd Mar 2016 12:06 am |
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freelander2002 Member Since: 24 Aug 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 213 |
I am really interested in this thread, I keep coming back to the idea of a towbar but there are that many options etc it gives me a headache 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
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3rd Mar 2016 9:50 am |
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Browny90 Member Since: 02 Nov 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 153 |
I perosnally dont like detachable tow bars, although i'm sure they're safe enough, i cant help but worry about the connection.. Especially as I tow horses, more precious than a caravan in my opinion..
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3rd Mar 2016 10:06 am |
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NA1959 Member Since: 07 Feb 2016 Location: NI Posts: 50 |
Very sound advice!
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3rd Mar 2016 12:58 pm |
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ReggiePerrin Member Since: 13 Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1263 |
Land Rover recommend fixed tow bars for anything more than occasional towing so for most caravanners a detachable is fine. The bolts and torque settings for the main towbar to car fitting are the same and are exceedingly unlikely to 'just come off' if fitted correctly and I can't say I have ever heard that detachable hooks being stolen is common. They lock into the receiver which probably makes them no less easy to nick than a regular towball. A fixed bar for you with the frequently towed horse box would be the better option I believe. |
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3rd Mar 2016 5:16 pm |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
As above can't beat a fixed system even if you only tow once a year! All of our Land Rovers have a fixed tow bar. If you do a lot of extremely heavy towing the tow ball will eventually wear away. A fixed tow ball can be replaced for under £10. Now well a detachable system will cost you a lot more! Bit of a no brianer MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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3rd Mar 2016 5:50 pm |
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Browny90 Member Since: 02 Nov 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 153 |
I think that, mainly because it's removed and attached & detached more frequently there is the element of human error involved, not locking, not fitting correctly?
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3rd Mar 2016 6:01 pm |
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Yelnats69 Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 80 |
you can buy an oem from the dealers I got quoted £156.25 inc Vat they will fit and program the computer for £54.
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7th Mar 2016 9:07 am |
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Yelnats69 Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 80 |
I was told that the older twin socket are now subject to the mot?????
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7th Mar 2016 9:19 am |
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NA1959 Member Since: 07 Feb 2016 Location: NI Posts: 50 |
Like you I decided to buy a genuine LR tow bar and electrodes of e bay! Awaiting delivery this week
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7th Mar 2016 9:22 am |
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