So if I buy the 2012 RRS I will want a tow bar fitted, what is required to get this done, does it come with the electrics ready to be connected? Is there somewhere for the tow bar to attach, should I get a detachable or fixed(will be towing a caravan) is there a recommended make?

You can use the detachable tow bar as LR designed it so. The bars sell for around for £150 ish.and you’d be lucky if it came with the car. There is a cutout for it in the boot floor along with the other tools, when your looking at your potential purchase. Behind the removable panel you’ll be to see if any electrics are fitted beside the slot for the tow bar. Now there have been experiences where the tow bar has detached with a load fitted. I think it’s fair to say it’s up there with the crank failures, it happens but not as much as you think. Lastly you could fit a permanent fixture. My sketchy knowledge say westafella. Others will along to give more info and their experience. We just use the detachable one for towing our trailer when needed, but it’s obviously not comparable with the weight of your tintent. Hope this gives you a starting point. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

Never had a problem but as precaution I use one of these with the detachable tow bar on mine, but to be fair don't use the tow bar much.

https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/kit434-s...0032-p.asp

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Col

Same here never had a problem but I fitted one , tow a twin axle Elddis Crusader Storm.

LR obviously do a fixed towbar, similar to the Disco adjustable height one that hangs down quite a bit. I fitted a Trust TL1, which I think is tidier - its a simple DIY fit too. Oh & a new TL1 costs about the same as you can get a second hand detachable one!

Electrics, unless previous owner did them, you have to get installed - guide here. Again a simple DIY job

On a 2012/13 car the three plugs are already behind the rear bumper, just need to remove bumper and connect the trailer link lead with the trailer socket to them. Fuses are already in the n/s footwell fuse box, but need to tell car tow bar wiring fitted something to do with rear parking sensors so they don't keep going off if trailer connected if I remember right.





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Col

Col wrote:

Never had a problem but as precaution I use one of these with the detachable tow bar on mine, but to be fair don't use the tow bar much.

https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/kit434-s...0032-p.asp

Cheers
Col

A little fiddley but not overly difficult, picture below shows one fitted, picture previously posted by another member if I remember right.

NOW SOLD

I used this maybe half a dozen times on my 2010 RRS, and as the car is up for sale, will sell for £160 including p&p.

Includes tow ball with 2 keys, security plate and socket bung.





Dave 2010 3.6 TDV8 HSE (Gone)
2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)