B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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I take it the allen bolt is the one that is used to hold back the sprung pin, so therefore would be needed to retract the pin for removal ? They have said my towbar will be here on Monday so I will let you know what I think of it and also how the fitting goes. 
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
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Correct. D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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| 7th Jul 2012 1:57 pm |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
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| 7th Jul 2012 2:06 pm |
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THE DOCTOR46
Member Since: 21 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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Just ordered the removable TL1HKF tow bar with delivery for tomorrow.
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| 14th Aug 2012 2:45 pm |
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
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Well done. I think you'll be pleased with it. I've used mine many times now and I'm very pleased with it. It's changed the whole towing experience from my ratttly old LR one. It does look pretty hefty and sturdy on the back there but I was comparing it the other day side by side with a LR heavy duty one, and I'm so glad I didn't go for that one. It hangs so much closer to the ground and looks like it would catch on even the smallest curb, and with Witter saying theirs is even lower, there is no question for me. I got the right one! D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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| 14th Aug 2012 11:30 pm |
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Windy Corner
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: South Leicestershire
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Redjelly,
Can you still use the electric cover plate with the TL1 non removable ?
Thanks
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| 27th Aug 2012 9:04 pm |
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
Posts: 473
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Yep. It fits on just fine. I must admit I had the same concern, but was relieved when it went on easily! D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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| 28th Aug 2012 11:42 am |
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MARKW
Member Since: 29 Aug 2008
Location: SW
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B16 KJR wrote:I have just come off the phone with Tom Miller and he is certainly a very knowledgeable and helpful guy. I went ahead and ordered the TL1 @ £310 - 60% + vat + delivery = £157.80.
I have the same issue. Looking at the pics in previous posts this looks a very neat setup. But how did you get the 60% discount? Seems a lot of discount. Or have you found another online retailer offering his goods at less than 1/2 that he is selling them for?? HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
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| 3rd Nov 2012 1:10 pm |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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I phoned and asked to speak to Tom Miller then got the price directly from him
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| 3rd Nov 2012 1:43 pm |
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
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When I was researching this problem I spoke to all of the towbar manufacturers who have a disco fitting product, and Tom was the only one who was certain his company could solve my problem. He offered me a good deal, and I assured him that once I posted on here, he would receive more orders from some of the many who have this problem. Looks like so far, I've got him quite a few orders! D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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| 3rd Nov 2012 2:39 pm |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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Quote:He offered me a good deal, and I assured him that once I posted on here, he would receive more orders from some of the many who have this problem.
When I phoned him I mentioned about your earlier discussions on the forum and he was happy to give me the same price you paid
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| 3rd Nov 2012 4:20 pm |
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redjelly5000
Member Since: 18 Jul 2008
Location: Rugby
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He's true to his word then.  D3 TDV6 HSE 2008 Buckingham Blue (current)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2009 Zermatt Silver (previous)
D3 TDV6 HSE 2005 Maya Gold (previous)
D2 TD5 ES 1999 (previous)
Defender TD5 swb hard top 2005 (previous)
Defender 300tdi swb hard top 1994 (previous)
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| 3rd Nov 2012 6:03 pm |
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B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
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Yes no problem at all, very nice guy to deal with
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| 3rd Nov 2012 8:15 pm |
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Splitpin
Member Since: 30 Dec 2010
Location: At the toolbox
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I fitted the witter fixed bar years ago seeing some of the testing they did and it has the same bolt locking design but is a cast part not fabricated.
I could be wrong but is tow trust a side line of a company that sell other towbars? Towequipe.
They also supply witter but I'm guessing they have bigger margins in their own brand? Maybe
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| 3rd Nov 2012 10:23 pm |
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richuk
Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Dorset
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B16 KJR wrote:Quote:He offered me a good deal, and I assured him that once I posted on here, he would receive more orders from some of the many who have this problem.
When I phoned him I mentioned about your earlier discussions on the forum and he was happy to give me the same price you paid
Yep - same price I paid too. Excellent kit. Perfect fit and very solid. As others have said even before fitting the side arms it feels much more secure than the LR removable one. Very well thought out. Even the box it arrived in was well engineered. Rich
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| 3rd Nov 2012 10:46 pm |
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