anrw
Member Since: 29 Jul 2010
Location: Oxfordshire
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My D4 is fitted with a 'factory' detachable tow bar system. However very occasionally I need to do some heavy towing (4 wheel trailer and 3+ tonnes). Reading between the lines it looks like JLR advise against use of the detachable bar for heavy towing, so I am happy to fit a fixed towbar for the occasional heavy towing job but rely on the detachable one for occasional and light towing. I prefer having no tow bar fitted for the day to day and off road use of the vehicle.
Can anyone advise whether I can leave the 'receiver' section of the detachable bar in place when I fit the fixed system (simple nut and bolt job since the electrics are already fitted)?
Regards
Nigel
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 22nd Nov 2016 7:10 pm |
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artschool
Member Since: 21 Aug 2016
Location: chester
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yes. the full fixed towbar i have goes into the receiver as well as being bolted back to the chassis.
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| 22nd Nov 2016 7:14 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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think lr say detachable suitable for occasional towing...no restriction on weight....
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| 22nd Nov 2016 10:28 pm |
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anrw
Member Since: 29 Jul 2010
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 12
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Many thanks - so they are easily interchangeable give or take a few nuts and bolts?
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| 23rd Nov 2016 4:01 pm |
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1967jester
Member Since: 05 May 2010
Location: Usually in the North East though I have been known to travel
Posts: 4470
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As above the fixed goes into the same receiver then used 2 bolts through the chassis for the arms.
I was using an OEM fixed but have just changed to a Tow Trust removeable flange in order to get my ground clearance back.
Have a search for a thread - Towbar Options Paul.
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| 23rd Nov 2016 4:44 pm |
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