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Andybell

Member Since: 23 Jun 2019
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Orkney Grey

Switch from swan neck tow bar to a flange

Hi all, I have an OEM swan neck towbar fitted to my 2007 FL2 but I want to have a flange towbar so i can pull an agricultural hitch style (light) trailer as an option. Is there a flange neck on the market that will fit directly where the swan neck bolts on?
Much obliged
Andy

17th Dec 2024 2:24 pm

3landertwo

Member Since: 27 May 2020
Location: UK
Posts: 1130

take a look ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125922575539?va...lsrc=aw.ds

but only rated at 100Kg

Also check any product for TYPE APPROVAL

17th Dec 2024 2:48 pm

Andybell

Member Since: 23 Jun 2019
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

Thanks, that is an interesting take on it. I was expecting something to replace the whole swan neck.
As you say, shame it’s only 100Kg, but certainly worth thinking about
Cheers
Andy

17th Dec 2024 6:05 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5058

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Re: Switch from swan neck tow bar to a flange

Andybell wrote:
Hi all, I have an OEM swan neck towbar fitted to my 2007 FL2 but I want to have a flange towbar so i can pull an agricultural hitch style (light) trailer as an option. Is there a flange neck on the market that will fit directly where the swan neck bolts on?
Much obliged
Andy

Who makes the OEM towbar ? If you can find out then probably worth contacting them.

FWIW
I have a Witter towbar with removable flanged ball.
I sometimes put a Dixon-Bate ball on for certain towing. I dont leave the Dixon-Bate attached as I cant fit it alongside the spare tyre when not in use. Jules

17th Dec 2024 9:33 pm

Andybell

Member Since: 23 Jun 2019
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

Thanks Jules.
I haven’t looked to see who makes the factory fitted tow bar.
I have seen this but the supplier is on mainland Europe so makes it an expensive option, but it is more what I was thinking of. I bet it’s not type approved though.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326372083222?mk...media=COPY

Cheers
A

18th Dec 2024 6:27 am

Grimdog

Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 315

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Barolo Black

The item description says 'Approved 94-20 CE - maximum load 2T", so should be good to go if it fits. Don't know the import costs post brexit, but UK to EU is 10% + Vat.

18th Dec 2024 8:07 am

Andybell

Member Since: 23 Jun 2019
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

Thanks Grimdog, the only thing putting me off are the various negative feedback about that seller and the uncertainty about the geometry being right. I have contacted the maker for info before I commit.
https://www.gdwtowbars.com/en?reference=23...pe=product

Cheers

18th Dec 2024 8:37 am

Andybell

Member Since: 23 Jun 2019
Location: Devon
Posts: 5

Update on this, the makers of that adapter are Boisnier

https://www.boisnier.fr/

There appear to be a range of adapters, so here is hoping that one has the right geometry

Cheers
A

19th Dec 2024 9:17 am

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