Tow Bars LR041041 Heavy Duty Multi-Height Drop Plate Tow Bar This kit contains a towing armature and slider plate. This heavy duty tow bar is intended for commercial and constant use.
<P>50mm Tow Ball. Three different towing heights. Lowest tow ball height 350mm from ground. Highest tow ball height 500mm fromn ground. 3,500kg trailer load capacity (150kg trailer nose load).</P> Requires Fitting Kit LR007485. Note: This tow bar is not compatible with the Body Styling Pack 2008-2009 Model Year vehicles.
Tow Bars
LR040247 Quick Release Tow Bar Lockable for security. Easily removed. Intended for leisure use only. 50mm Tow Ball, height 400mm from ground. 3,500kg trailer load capacity (150kg trailer nose load). A Tracking Target Sticker is required for vehicles fitted with Trailer Assist option only. Please contact your Land Rover Dealer for further information.TLO has left the building.......
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12th Sep 2012 2:26 pm
B16 KJR
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Is this a new description Nick, or an old one that you have just noticed ?
new, never seen before.TLO has left the building.......
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12th Sep 2012 4:21 pm
zarnd
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Would imagine that this is related to VOSA. Character had issues with his tow bar and I read his thread and am sure he said that LR would be issuing something about tow bars and the quick release one and it's use.
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Yes that's what I thought when Nick mentioned it. I wonder if that's the "verification" that some forum members need, to believe what Character was warning us about
12th Sep 2012 7:42 pm
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Given that there is no recall ...this is basic and general advice....I haven't received a doomsday letter....90% of people or more fall into the not constant but occasional use ....then I believe that I am very comfortable that my balanced perspective has been vindicated thanks 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
12th Sep 2012 8:51 pm
Robbie
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Still lists both as 3500kg and 150kg nose weight. I almost expected them to drop the figures on the removable bar to put clear water between the HD and 'occasional use' version.
So what makes it 'occasional use' and how many uses are too much?
10 uses, 100 uses, 1000 uses?
Will those who use a removable bar for lightweight yet commercial loads have their insurance invalidated as they are using a mere 'leisure tow bar'?
Bit of a mess really given the quick 6 years since they were launched.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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