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freelander2002



Member Since: 24 Aug 2015
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England 2010 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black
Witter towbar fitting

Hi all

So I finally bought a second hand witter detachable towbar.

Fitting.....well without removing the bumper or drilling 2 holes behind the reflector it is finally fitted. I don't have much skin left on any knuckles or any patience left but it's finally on. I accessed the 2 bolts normally accessed via the reflector method by removing the left rear light and just managed to get a socket onto them.

Getting the towbar past the bumper and exhaust is also a pain, especially doing it by yourself. Holding the towbar up at one end with my knee and getting the first bolt in proved difficult.

Things worth noting, watch out for rust and dirt dropping onto your face. Secondly fitting a towbar with flip flops on isn't advisable, I learnt that not fron injury from the towbar but by a rouge socket dropping off the bumper onto my foot. Thumbs Up 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
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2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

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Rally



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I picked up my new Freelander 2 yesterday, also 2010 in black and have the towbar to fit today. A nicely timed post there!

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jules



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Re: Witter towbar fitting

freelander2002 wrote:


Getting the towbar past the bumper and exhaust is also a pain, especially doing it by yourself. Holding the towbar up at one end with my knee and getting the first bolt in proved difficult.



That's what wives and children are for ... Laughing Jules

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jules



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Re: Witter towbar fitting

freelander2002 wrote:
I accessed the 2 bolts normally accessed via the reflector method by removing the left rear light and just managed to get a socket onto them.


Ive installed 3 Witters now - why didnt I think of that Big Cry Good tip Jules

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freelander2002



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England 2010 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

i haave also realised that the electrics that were thrown in with the towbar are from 2013 FL2 so i need to purchase new electrics which is a shame. 2010 HSE SD4 in Santorini black
(Privacy glass, leather/heated seats, ICE, Verde AS M+S)

2002 Freelander GS TD4
(sold 2011)

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freelander2002



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so I have the 2012> twin electrics to sell or will swap for 2012< electrics. Is this worthy of an ad in the for sale even though ill take a swop?

ta

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2002 Freelander GS TD4
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chicken george



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Re: Witter towbar fitting

freelander2002 wrote:
I learnt that not fron injury from the towbar but by a rouge socket dropping off the bumper onto my foot. Thumbs Up



i willed that to happen, no more towbars Evil or Very Mad At work
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Quevatre



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Just bought a 2012 GS SD4 with 13,000 miles (I'm in Guernsey). I need to fit a tow bar and I'm keen on Witter. How many of you have managed to DIY fit without removing the bumper. Also, will I have to go to the local LR dealer to reprogram the vehicle so that it 'knows' it has a tow bar.

Thanks in advance. I live in a small lane on the beautiful island of Guernsey in the Bay of Saint Malo.

I am a mediocre musician and a frustrated writer with an interest in my French heritage.

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Yorky Bob



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You could move to Sark and forget about towing. Rolling with laughter FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
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Any photos (the install, not your foot)? 2008 Freelander 2 i6 Alaska White - current
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choccymonster



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Quevatre wrote:
Just bought a 2012 GS SD4 with 13,000 miles (I'm in Guernsey). I need to fit a tow bar and I'm keen on Witter. How many of you have managed to DIY fit without removing the bumper. Also, will I have to go to the local LR dealer to reprogram the vehicle so that it 'knows' it has a tow bar.

Thanks in advance.


I recommend just removing the bumper - takes less than 15 mins to remove, is dead easy to take off and put back on, and makes fitting the towbar really, really easy.

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3disco



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Quevatre wrote:
Just bought a 2012 GS SD4 with 13,000 miles (I'm in Guernsey). I need to fit a tow bar and I'm keen on Witter. How many of you have managed to DIY fit without removing the bumper. Also, will I have to go to the local LR dealer to reprogram the vehicle so that it 'knows' it has a tow bar.

Thanks in advance.
if it's a my13 on then it's plug and play if it's earlier then will have to be programmed! Very Happy

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