Time is coming for a tow bar to be fitted - am going to go for a detachable as I liked that type on my Freelander 1. I used the local LR dealer when I had one fitted to my Freelander 1 only to discover that they had subbed the work to an excellent place in Manchester (P F Jones in Old Trafford) that supply and fit a wide range of tow bars, roof kit, etc and from whom I bought my tow bar mounted bike rack. I think the Freelander 1 used a Witter produced tow bar but have heard that the Freelander 2 uses that from another manufacturer, although cannot recall the name now.

Has anyone any suggestions on the most cost effective option for supply & fit and does anyone know who manufactures the detachable tow bar for the Freelander 2 please?

Thanks, DT

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Hi DT,

I had a detachable fitted from new by my LR dealer. It is a manufactured by brinks and I had the continental 13 pin socket fitted at the same time. Cost was around 450.00 but obviously covered by the three year warranty. Very easy to fit / remove and a neat job.

I have had removable towbar fitted to my FR2 when supplied new and I am pleased with the fitting. It does have the land Rover Plate on it so I expect it to be covered under warranty. The twin electrics were also of LR make and couple up to the FR2's electrics so the dashboard light shows when the indicators are working. If you go for a generic make they may not use the genuine LR electrics and the dashboard light will not work.

Saving a few quid on your towbar & electrics may not be the best option.

Who makes the removable towbar for Land Rover? anybody know?

PJW wrote:

I have had removable towbar fitted to my FR2 when supplied new and I am pleased with the fitting. It does have the land Rover Plate on it so I expect it to be covered under warranty. The twin electrics were also of LR make and couple up to the FR2's electrics so the dashboard light shows when the indicators are working. If you go for a generic make they may not use the genuine LR electrics and the dashboard light will not work.

Saving a few quid on your towbar & electrics may not be the best option.

Who makes the removable towbar for Land Rover? anybody know?

Hi Grimbo, I presume you are saying that the "LR" Towbar is manufactured by brink? I hope so, if I reqiure a new Quick release swan neck in the future I will not have to buy the whole Towbar kit again!

I have ordered 13pin electrics on my next FR2, one cable must be better.

PJW wrote:

Hi Grimbo, I presume you are saying that the "LR" Towbar is manufactured by brink? I hope so, if I reqiure a new Quick release swan neck in the future I will not have to buy the whole Towbar kit again!

I have ordered 13pin electrics on my next FR2, one cable must be better.

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Hello again PJW - yes the detachable tow bar which was fitted by my LR dealer is manufactured by Brink.[/quote]

My LR dealer supplied the same type, but the Brink brand name now seems to be part or the Thule company. Try here for info: http://www.thulegroup.com/en/ as they may market it under the Thule name now. 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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