myfirstl322
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Datatek
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As above plus the wiring & ECU kit and the actual tow bar. That assumes that the rest of the car underneath is not too badly rusted to take a tow bar
Nodge68
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The tow ball is this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38518477...bwIbE9OSGK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
The harness depends on the year and what plugs you want, but something like this is typical.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12516895...bwIbE9OSGK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38518477...bwIbE9OSGK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
The harness depends on the year and what plugs you want, but something like this is typical.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12516895...bwIbE9OSGK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Karlos the jackal
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was looking to fitting one to mine local indy 4x4 garage gave me two quotes one for a detachable tow bar nd both the 7 or 13 pin and one for a fixed tow bar
prices varies from 500-800 quid fitted
prices varies from 500-800 quid fitted
Joking apart the rust in your pic is a serious concern & as you've just bought the car I'd suggest getting it properly examined - with a view to returning it if you bought it from a motor trader.
These also worth a look & they state for the electrics yours don't need coding to the vehicle: PF Jones Witter Tow bars, Westfalia Towbars, Price Promise all Tow bars. Eberspacher Main Dealer
Click on the 'towbar' and 'towbar wiring kits' for parts.
These also worth a look & they state for the electrics yours don't need coding to the vehicle: PF Jones Witter Tow bars, Westfalia Towbars, Price Promise all Tow bars. Eberspacher Main Dealer
Click on the 'towbar' and 'towbar wiring kits' for parts.
biketeacherdave
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That's the actual bit the removable towbar slots into, no hange of that with that much rust.
You need to go after market visit a specialist company
You need to go after market visit a specialist company
Karlos the jackal
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was told by local specialists the detachable tow bar is ok for small trailers
when I explained I wanted to tow a horse box they suggested the fixed towbar as the detachable ones can get worn and move a little
Plus 1 ref a fixed tow bar, there was also a recall on the ones that slot in, don’t know if there still doing an update but heard of some getting a fixed tow bar or the complete replacement of the rear crossmember FOC ,the risk was the slot in ones falling out, another thing is never to leave them in as they get nicked
so would be worth calling a dealer and give them ur vin number as they may still be doing the recall on tow bars
so would be worth calling a dealer and give them ur vin number as they may still be doing the recall on tow bars
Datatek
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There have been cases on the disco of the detachable hitch detaching whist towing, in one case it was a horse box.
Karlos the jackal
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yeah that's what the indy garage told me he said they fine for small trailers but any thing bigger then the recommended a fixed oneThere have been cases on the disco of the detachable hitch detaching whist towing, in one case it was a horse box.
biketeacherdave
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Never had an issue, my mate tows his tin tent around the UK with no issues.
Most likly user error if they fall out
Most likly user error if they fall out
Datatek
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Faulty production was blamed in one case.
Nodge68
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I'd personally use the detachable tow bar, as the RRS and D3/4 looks hideous with the ugly permanent bar fitted, as also really hampers off road ability.
My D3 went in to LR for a tow bar assessment, and had a replacement rear chassis member installed to secure the removable bar better.
They offered a permanent bar as an option to be fitted in a few days, or I had to wait for 4 weeks for the body shop to have space to carry out the work.
Nodge68
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When fitted correctly, there's no way the removable tow hook can fall out.
Karlos the jackal
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you can get a plate to hold the detachable tow bar in better
Nodge68
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I'd disagree with that from my experience.
brianp38dse
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My mates RR sport has a removable tow bar but also has a big plate and two side brace bars for when tow something heavy.
