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greengiant

Member Since: 02 Jul 2009
Location: Kent
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2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Lago Grey

Anyone else see the FL2 on BBC news tonight?

FL2 seen helping out by towing a van up a snowy track on BBC news and London Inside Out.
Part of a piece on 4 x 4 owners helping in the snowy conditions.
FL2 was Lago Grey 09 plate, anyone on here?
Also a piece on some of the Kent SE4X4 response team. 09 FL2 HSE auto Lago Grey
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11th Jan 2010 9:00 pm

charliefoxtrot999

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: North Somerset
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2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green

Watched BBC West and showed Audi estate pullout a Disco 3 from snow drift 2010 HSE Galway Green auto GONE

11th Jan 2010 9:04 pm

The Valeter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Medway Towns, Kent.
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2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

charliefoxtrot999 wrote:
Watched BBC West and showed Audi estate pullout a Disco 3 from snow drift

Oh dear, that's not good!! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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11th Jan 2010 9:54 pm

Carnoch

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Or was it a D3 pulling an Audi backwards thro' a snow drift?

11th Jan 2010 9:57 pm

AndyC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
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Did they use the tow bar 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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11th Jan 2010 11:01 pm

charliefoxtrot999

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: North Somerset
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Yes you guessed it the ameteur tow bar and tie.Thinking about it it was an earlier Disco than the 3 and I think it was a set up for the guy running around in the Audi with a good looking reporter.
Hey Ho Let it Snow 2010 HSE Galway Green auto GONE

11th Jan 2010 11:12 pm

chicken george

Member Since: 06 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

towballs should not be used for recovery pulling, the ball can shear off - at great speed .

Not a wind up its true, use them only for their designed purpose annoying me At work
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Last edited by chicken george on 11th Jan 2010 11:19 pm. Edited 1 time in total

11th Jan 2010 11:18 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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i was going to post the same CG, after i had seen the clip on the news

I guess i should have switched on at the start Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

11th Jan 2010 11:19 pm

chicken george

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edit. towballs may only be used for recovery on caravan sites. once any non vanners have been warned and have retired to a safe distance At work
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11th Jan 2010 11:23 pm

redmug

Member Since: 22 Nov 2009
Location: South Yorkshire
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So what's the best point to assist with a recovery on if not the towbar? '09 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
19" shadow chrome wheels
Lago Grey

Previously, '00 Freelander TD4 GS Manual

12th Jan 2010 1:19 am

AndyC

Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining!
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chicken george wrote:
edit. towballs may only be used for recovery on caravan sites. once any non vanners have been warned and have retired to a safe distance

Towbars/balls can have several uses other than towing. Placing an caravan hater's rear part on the ball and taking a short off-road excursion, may cure a whinge or two

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12th Jan 2010 9:13 am

mcphersonstrut

Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
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12th Jan 2010 10:06 am

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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redmug wrote:
So what's the best point to assist with a recovery on if not the towbar?

the tow eyes on the front or the rear are the best points for recovery

though these are not 'officially rated' recovery points as on the Disco3 etc as LR don't think the FL2 will get into such situations Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

12th Jan 2010 11:23 am

redmug

Member Since: 22 Nov 2009
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 62

The manual certainly says that these should only be used for on-road recovery which implies that these points are weak?

How do you go about having a "proper" recovery point on your vehicle? Anyone got one? '09 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
19" shadow chrome wheels
Lago Grey

Previously, '00 Freelander TD4 GS Manual

12th Jan 2010 11:48 am

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