MikeH
Member Since: 16 Feb 2007
Location: Eskdale
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Vehicle is due soon and I need to specify what version of tow pack/tow bar I want. Could someone please explain what different ones are available & the respective merits/demerits. I tried to look on the Landrover website but found it rather uninformative.
Mike
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 4th Jun 2007 6:06 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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From what I know there is a swan neck removeable type or a fixed bar. The fixed one is multi-height so I guess gives more flexibility but the detachable one hides away and is neater and better if you are going off-road. Electrics hide away in a rear panel either way. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 4th Jun 2007 6:16 pm |
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MikeH
Member Since: 16 Feb 2007
Location: Eskdale
Posts: 23
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Thanks for that CFB,
Are there any pictures available of the different options? Does a demountable fixing have a lower load capacity than a bolted on item? What are the variables on ball height? This topic seems such an obvious question I am surprised that I couldn't find more specific information either on Landrovers website (in fact detail here was conspicuous by it's absence) or a trawl through the D3 archives (but that might be down to my poor search technique).
Whatever-I want to tow, not often but may be heavy when I do. I also think a fixed towball on the D3 will introduce a very modest departure angle.
I find I am unable to glean anything significant online regarding the D3 towball offerings so I may be completely wrong in thinking there is something to differientiate between the products offered though it does raise the question in my mind as to why is there such a paucity of information out there available online.
Any intelligence would be most welcome.
Cheers
Mike
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| 4th Jun 2007 8:54 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
 
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Both options have the same load rating, the fixed version has the benefit of adjustable height and the ability to have different hitches
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| 4th Jun 2007 8:56 pm |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
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I use the American Quick Release Tow Hitch Receiver system which allows you to use different heights and ball sizes - see
http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Vehicles...Towing.htm
I got mine from a main dealer in Ireland - special order took 24 hours!!! 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 4th Jun 2007 9:14 pm |
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Northernkev
Member Since: 19 Apr 2007
Location: Stockport
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How much was it?? Did you order all the parts from them mate?? Java black TDV6 XS arrived July 07. And I feel like a posh farmer!!!!
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| 4th Jun 2007 11:32 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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yawlboy wrote:I use the American Quick Release Tow Hitch Receiver
we get this in Oz too and it is also usefull for ploughing a field after you finished towing and will not let the spare down when installed.
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| 5th Jun 2007 12:09 pm |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 509
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I ordered the US tow receiver unit and UK electrics which I fitted myself. I think i paid the main dealer about €300 for the bits.
As far as it being a plough - I wouldn't off road with it and it can be removed by simply turning a key. 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 5th Jun 2007 12:44 pm |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
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You can get the US hitch from here
http://www.beamends-lrspares.co.uk/BeamEnd...index.html
Part # VUB504010
(Requires accessory # KNB500023.) 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
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| 5th Jun 2007 1:31 pm |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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yawlboy wrote:As far as it being a plough - I wouldn't off road with it and it can be removed by simply turning a key.
pretty hard not to off road with it when towing an off road camper
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| 5th Jun 2007 2:15 pm |
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