SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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Can anyone let me know if a fixed multi-height tow bar is better or worse than the removable type.
I have a multi-height on at the moment but was thinking of removing it and getting a removable one. I use it occasionally to tow an Ifor Williams box trailer BV106 usually at it's full load capacity.
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 3rd Feb 2010 5:41 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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define better or worse 
They both have pros and cons, dependant upon what you're looking for.
I have the fixed multiheight one so that I can use my witter bike rack and have the caravan attached.
The removeable one looks neater, oh, and you can remove it when not in use 
With regards towing, dont think either one gives any sort of noticeable difference.
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| 3rd Feb 2010 5:50 pm |
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mattgreen
Member Since: 15 Sep 2009
Location: Worksop
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My definition of "better" is that it's A) removable when i don't need it and B) is unobtrusive
So for me, the removable one works fine.
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| 3rd Feb 2010 5:53 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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Only trouble with the fixed one is that it's not multi-height 2014 D4 XS
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| 3rd Feb 2010 5:59 pm |
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sticks348
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: shropshire
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I use the removable one to tow my daughters horse box around, when i'm finished I pop it of and pack everything away, something less to damage if HID decides to reverse it in to anything
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| 3rd Feb 2010 6:07 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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SWMBO keeps moaning about fixed bar as she has got grease off it twice now. 
With my trailer it needs to be on highest setting and wondered if fixed will be the same height. It's more for
convenience to have removable one as I had 2" receiver type on my 90 and liked this option. Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
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| 3rd Feb 2010 6:08 pm |
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sticks348
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: shropshire
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Just had a quick look tow height at normal ride height with a removable tow hook is 400mm
So check with the ifor info for your trailer
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| 3rd Feb 2010 6:32 pm |
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roverdrive
Member Since: 08 Oct 2009
Location: Wirral
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I changed to the multi height, purely because the removable hitch was too high for my twin axle trailer.
Yes to the grease on the keks.
Yes to the scrapes on the shins. 
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| 3rd Feb 2010 6:34 pm |
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sticks348
Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
Location: shropshire
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A quick look on the IFOR website and according to the trailer its loading height is 380mm so first I think you may be ok.
I'd even take a guess and say the chassie for my horse box and your trailer is the same
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| 3rd Feb 2010 6:53 pm |
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Gazavich
Member Since: 07 Jun 2005
Location: Thorpe surrey
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SGH, 2" Receiver is available for D3 in quick release option, as I have one check LR3 tow hitch HSE TDV6 Silver : "Avin it large"
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| 3rd Feb 2010 11:54 pm |
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SGH
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Hellingly. East Sussex.
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Thanks for the replies I'm now bidding on a hitch on fleabay.
Any one need a multi height one
Simon Defender 300Tdi 110 HCP - Keswick Green
Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE LUX - Montalcino Red/Black Pack - Gone
Connect L2 Double Cab - Moondust Silver
Connect L1 - Moondust Silver
VW California Ocean 150PS DSG - Reflex Silver
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| 4th Feb 2010 9:20 am |
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Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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The fixed can affect your off road abilities with the angle on going up steep hills as it digs in. If you can make do with a removeable one then I guess that is the prettier option.
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| 4th Feb 2010 12:04 pm |
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Chicken Duck
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Italy
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Quote:The answer may be within this thread http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic27141.html but to summarise, 400-450 appears to be the correct height for an Ifor horse box.
The answer is in this thread
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| 4th Feb 2010 1:39 pm |
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