Hi All,
I want to fit a towbar to allow me to carry 3 bikes and a dog! Looking into it, even the drop plate ones are easy to remove and I'm happy to keep it in the shed when not in use but what do the various types look like when fitted as in reality I would probably end up leaving it on due to the hassle factor!

Anyone got any pics of the various types?

Cheers

Chris

this is the removable one:

There are two types of tow bar, but there is also a LR bike rack that slots directly into the square hole:

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Looking at the removable one, when it is removed, there is still quite a chunk of metal visible below the bumper? Is there a big difference in quality between a genuine LR one and a decent brand such as Brink or similar?

I made my own... 

dan_uk_1984 wrote:

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Sorry to hijack your thread hughjayteens

dan_uk_1984 you are a star

I have been trying to work out what pieces of the towbar I have currently installed on my car from the previous owner - and what bits I need I think

Do you know if the cross member (Part no 17D826A ) is available from LR on its own with out the chassis arms?(I assume the two different styles shown for the chassis are for different rear bumper types)

I already have both parts that attach to the chassis (Part no's 17D826B & 17D826C) - Is this standard equipment on a 2008 TDV8 or does it mean it used to have a tow bar fitted at some time?

Only want a tow bar to fit a substanial bike rack (not for towing trailers etc.)

Any idea's

You could always stick 1 of these into the square hole left:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...MEWAX%3AIT

delamo wrote:

Do you know if the cross member (Part no 17D826A ) is available from LR on its own with out the chassis arms?(I assume the two different styles shown for the chassis are for different rear bumper types)

I already have both parts that attach to the chassis (Part no's 17D826B & 17D826C) - Is this standard equipment on a 2008 TDV8 or does it mean it used to have a tow bar fitted at some time?

Yes, part number 17D826A is available as seperate part - but it's age specific to accommodate the differing exhaust mounts. (Essentially either a BMW engine or Jag era)

The other two parts (17D826B and 17D826C) are fitted as standard but are binned when you fit the towbar armature.

I use the 19D520B hitch and have fitted a demountable rack which sandwiches onto the two towball bolts like this one:

 Not sure you should be reading this bit.

Ive just bought a Thule 2 bike carrier that mounts onto the tow ball. See my pic:

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic805.html?highlight=cycle+rack 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

Bear in mind that 17D826x aren't the part numbers, they are the picture numbers on the parts catalogue.

Westfalia is the supplier to LR for the FFRR

Edited for correct supplier

noddy wrote:

Ive just bought a Thule 2 bike carrier that mounts onto the tow ball. See my pic:

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic805.html?highlight=cycle+rack

I have the same thule bike carrier and it fits well and does allow me to open the lower tailgate when tilted. It is a little tight however so make sure you have it mounted square on the towball.

It shouldn't really matter whether you have the 2 or 3 bike variant as the distance from the rear of the vehicle remains the same. I was pleasantly surprised at how accessible the boot is with the carrier fitted.

That towequipe price is the best that I found for a new one, although i got lucky and bought an unwanted gift for £30!

Steve