LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
Location: Surrey
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We've just agreed a deal to buy a '13 plate D4 that needs a tow bar. I want a fixed bar rather than removable and I'm looking for recommendations. Do I stick with LR OEM or is there a better aftermarket solution?
Thanks in advance. Darren
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 2nd Jul 2016 3:37 pm |
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SantaCruz
Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
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I have a witter fixed towbar on mine... works a treat Si
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| 2nd Jul 2016 3:50 pm |
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LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
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Thanks guys. The Tow Trust seems to be nearly twice the price of the Witter - is it really worth the extra? Darren
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| 2nd Jul 2016 9:24 pm |
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Luapno
Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Birmingham
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Tow trust one one eBay for £170 brand new. I have the Witter one and if I had seen the TT one for that price I would have gone for it
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| 2nd Jul 2016 9:39 pm |
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Landymannie
Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: St Helens
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Don't go on the RRP on the site! I got mine direct from them and they did a good deal, it was much nearer the witter price. I would suggest phoning them and asking for a price, I also got vehicle specific 13 pin electrics that fitted without problem. Nothing but praise for the product and their customer service.
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| 2nd Jul 2016 9:44 pm |
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LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
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Ah ha, ok. Found them on eBay now too. I must admit that I looked at their site and thought, how much?? Darren
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| 2nd Jul 2016 10:39 pm |
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Landymannie
Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
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I decided to buy direct, IIRC it was only about £20 difference than buying on eBay. I figured that it was worth it get the satisfaction of buying from the manufacturer, and as you can see from my earlier post they sorted an issue I had effortlessly. Let us know how you get on.
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| 2nd Jul 2016 11:14 pm |
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LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
Location: Surrey
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Ok, TL1 ordered, which'll probably be here before the D4!
Thanks guys. Darren
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| 5th Jul 2016 8:51 pm |
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Landymannie
Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: St Helens
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Good choice, where did you order it from?
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| 5th Jul 2016 9:09 pm |
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LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
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One of the eBay sellers in the end. Darren
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| 5th Jul 2016 9:17 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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I've just bought a Tow Trust TL1HKF. Paint finish is poor on the side support bars so I plan on getting blasted zinc sprayed and powder coated. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
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| 6th Jul 2016 4:35 pm |
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Landymannie
Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
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SGH, does it have rust on it or does it just look like it's not that good a finish? I didn't think mine looked overly great but I have had it for 2 years and absolutely no sigh of rust!
If it's new send it back or query it with them.
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| 6th Jul 2016 6:19 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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The coating seems so thin that you can see the bare metal grinning through in places on the welds. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
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| 6th Jul 2016 8:53 pm |
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Landymannie
Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: St Helens
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This may help, as I say I didn't think that the coating looked that good and looked thin but as I said 2 years on no rust!
http://www.tow-trust.co.uk/ktl-ecoated-paint-finish
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| 6th Jul 2016 9:36 pm |
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