(06-07-2012 01:21pm)Ken S. Wrote:  Anyone got a towbar fitted that is not a genuine L.R. item. The genuine one appears awful when the neck is detached, with its sockets still visible and the cost!!! I've been looking at a Westfalia detachable, anyone got one of these fitted, if so some pictures would be nice. Thanks. Ken S.

(06-07-2012 03:15pm)Deaky Wrote:  I fitted a whitter last weekend Ken. Very pleased with the results. The electrics swing up behind the bumper and the socket for the tow ball neck is pretty unobtrusive. I'll post some pics later.

(06-07-2012 04:29pm)BFGEvoqueMan Wrote:  Look at either of these two threads:

http://babyrr.com/forum/Thread-All-modifications-now-complete (1st Thread and open the attachments)
http://babyrr.com/forum/Thread-Updated-Towbar-fitment-guide-now-with-13-Pin-electrics-instructions (1st Thread and open the attachment).

Witter limits are 1800kg + 125kg noseweight

PM if you need more help

Thanks very much, your car looks awsome, like the black grille etc.

(06-07-2012 07:23pm)Deaky Wrote:  Here's some pics of the bar, excuse the state of the car I've got some hammerite to paint the bolts black when it stops raining

(06-07-2012 07:42pm)Kimv Wrote:  The problem is that:

A) the dealers I visited do not want to install a non-LR tow bar...It is a relatively straight forward job if you are half way mechanically minded (see my guide refered to in thread 3 of this topic)

B) apparently the LR tow bar is compatible with the rear sensors and tow assist, whereas the non-LR isn't.

Its been a while since I studied french, but something to do with vache and meldre??

At least this is what the unwilling dealers told me...

So my questions are:

1) is it compatible? [i]Yes, most definately.

2) does is affect warranty? No as the towbar is "E" Approved. The only part that might be a legitimate warranty issue is the electric set. I bought mine in the "Jaeger" box and it cost €60. The LR part in the LR box (but made by you guessed it Jaeger) is about £150. Note the electrics are literally plug and play and no dealer coding is required.

3) did you have to cut? If so, a lot? I cut about 15mm vertically and abot 60mma cross, but it is pretty invisible. Appears that on Deaky's Dynamic no cut is required. I know that it you put the fixed witter bar (swan neck or flange) then no cuut is required on Pure/Prestige as the cut is only made to accommodate the receiver "box".