pdip1952
Member Since: 27 Aug 2006
Location: Aberdeenshire
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I ventured on to E Bay and bought a detachable tow bar..... it has arrived and looks a genuine part! Hasn't come with an 'idiots' guide..... anyone out there who can offer advice or instructions on fitting. Assume it just plugs in..... came with two keys.... and weighs a ton! Has a 'green' unlocking latch on one side.... help?
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 11th Dec 2006 5:52 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I did the same 4 months ago [also got electrics from Yeovil LR] & fitted myself.
All in all worked out at half the price of a LR dealer fit.
Already had Caravan on back [and I didn't lose it].
Just fiddle about with the Tow Hook lock to see how it works, ist's dead easy. 🏴
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| 11th Dec 2006 6:04 pm |
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craig
Member Since: 08 Aug 2006
Location: Home of LR.
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Remove the red "plug" that goes into the tow hitch receptacle and store safely. Insert key into tow hitch, insert tow hitch into receptacle until you get a satisfying clunk, turn key to lock into place, remove and enjoy.
Feel free to stand on the tow ball to make sure it doesn't come loose, like i do everytime i attach it.... 
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| 11th Dec 2006 6:12 pm |
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Ocsid
Member Since: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Hampshire
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Its all in the handbook but one aspect I did not find was too obvious concerns the "Key".
This normally remains in the tow hitch when the hitch is out of its receiver.
You can sometimes get it to come out but its not intended to come out. Carefully study the handbook images, you will see the key still in the hitch when you stow the hitch away.
Might be what others expect but it confused me. I took over the vehicle with its hitch installed and were given two loose keys, then after playing could not get the key out until I realised it did not come out unless the hitch is mounted for towing.
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| 11th Dec 2006 6:26 pm |
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Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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Yeah that happened to me - broke the key Its dead simple when your used to it. I spray a little wd40 on the mechanism from time to time, but basically the hitch is on all the time. DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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| 11th Dec 2006 6:36 pm |
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pdip1952
Member Since: 27 Aug 2006
Location: Aberdeenshire
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I haven't been a member for too long but your answers just confirm again how great this site is.... seems there is someone out there who can answer almost any question. Well done guys and thanks.  Will have a go at fitting the tow bar at the weekend..... its dark up here in Aberdeenshire!
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| 11th Dec 2006 6:41 pm |
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Q8_LR3
Member Since: 29 Jan 2006
Location: Every where in kuwait!
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There is a simple guide sticked to the back of the rear tow eye cover, might be helpful for you. '05 LR3 HSE V8 - Adriatic Blue - Larini Exhaust System - Lamp Guards - Dual battery system - Hidden 12k winch - Rasta Sump Guard
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| 12th Dec 2006 7:28 am |
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yawlboy
Member Since: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Dubai
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I am buying the kit and am planning on fitting it myself does anyone have any idea how to wire up the tow kit? 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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| 23rd Feb 2007 12:55 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Full set of easy to follow instructions supplied with electrics.
No wire cutting / splicing etc ..it's all plug n go. 🏴
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| 23rd Feb 2007 12:58 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
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ronp wrote:Full set of easy to follow instructions supplied with electrics.
No wire cutting / splicing etc ..it's all plug n go.
ronp, how long did it take you from start to finish?
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| 23rd Feb 2007 9:47 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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think about a couple of hours max .... though not too sure .... s'pose that confirms it wasn't such a big job!!
If by chance you don't have instructions, pm me and I'll fax them to you. 🏴
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| 23rd Feb 2007 9:51 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
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ronp wrote:think about a couple of hours max .... though not too sure .... s'pose that confirms it wasn't such a big job!!
If by chance you don't have instructions, pm me and I'll fax them to you.
Excellent, sounds like it may be within my crap DIY capabilities! Got the towbar, just about to get the electrics.
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| 23rd Feb 2007 9:56 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
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Slimer wrote:Took me about 20mins, how many tea breaks did you take Ron? 
Fitting instructions are on http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com
20 minute installation, 1 hour 40 minutes of beer breaks. Now that sounds good to me.
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| 23rd Feb 2007 10:00 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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It was a sunny day ... had to top up my suntan [to keep up my looks]!! 🏴
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| 23rd Feb 2007 10:04 pm |
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