I would like to fit a mountain bike carrier, have read all the threads about Thule etc. but which towbar do i need to use, have seen them advertised on e-bay etc but don't know which is the correct one to go for, I don't intend to tow so looking for the simplest solution ?
Unless you plan to get the LR bike rack (and I can't recommend it) which requires the multi-height one, just get the removeable tow ball. Either watch ebay or give Nick at Yeovil Land Rover a call for a discounted price.Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
The Land Rover Multi height allows you to bolt a carrier on, even leaving the tow ball off if you desire
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22nd Feb 2008 3:14 pm
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Bodsy wrote:
£120 - £250 seems to be the range on e-bay....
Whatever price you may think cheap beware if you don't use a vehicle percific wiring kit it will ruin your engine management system .
It has been known around me that towbar fitters have bypassed the Disco electrics & blown up the engine management .
My advice cheap is not allways best.
3rd Apr 2008 8:28 pm
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Hear what your saying RugbyMan, but that price is for genuine & there's no good reason I can see for using anything other than the Genuine LR part. Bodsys Brake Bible
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3rd Apr 2008 8:54 pm
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Witter are bringing out a new towbar that is removable but able to take bolt on bike racks, later this month.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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i did buy a geniune removeable towbar off e-bay £180.
I then bought a Tradekar 3 bike rack from Roofbox.com. i bought one from their bargain basement. ie. been returned for £75.
used it Easter for a trip to Wales and everything worked well. no need for electrics as all lights are visible. i do have a picture but unsure how to put onto site !
4th Apr 2008 3:25 pm
nealgs
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in the same situation also. We have a Maxxraxx premium 4 bike carrier, and need a suitable Towbar for our soon to have D3.
Stealer whats over £500 for it (ripoff), anyone know if the Mutliheight one is suitable, and best place/price for it (and the lockable crossbars for roof rails to.)
Worth calling Nick??
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Witter are bringing out a new towbar that is removable but able to take bolt on bike racks, later this month.
Interesting - any more news? Can't see it on their website yet.
21st Apr 2008 4:33 pm
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Witter or LR Towbar ?
Any one in the forum that have mounted the new towbar from Witter (R39) yet ? Any pros and cons vs. Land Rovers own? (Witter comes at 180 GBP on eBay, LR at 290+) I am just about to switch from std removable to a multi-height as my trailer demands 450 mm height.
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15th Apr 2009 12:57 pm
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Or fit one of these. I assume the bike rack can bolt on ?
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Who is the manufacturer of this solid piece ? Looks like it could pull railway carts !
On the other hand it does not seem to have the plough properties that the others have…
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I think its South African but I got it from APB TradingDuncan
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