Grange Land Rover in Swindon (formerly THWhite) have just offered to fit a multi height, fixed tow bar (like the Witter ones) for FREE - yes FOC, no charge, gratis...
Apparently they are trying to discourage owners from using the removable item as it is for 'occasional use only' tends to wear the rear cross member if left in permanently.

Anyone else had this offer? - I ask three times 'what's the catch' to which they replied - none at all!!

I'm getting it booked in before they change their mind

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic121876.html?highlight=towbar

Genuine recall  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/displayima...fullsize=1 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I got a letter about this the other day. I haven't contacted them yet.

My towbar is rusted on, and I never got the key with it when I got the car so cannot remove it. Am I likely to get a new one or will I muck about dropping it off at a stealers and wasting time for naught? Get a 2005-2009 RRS (FAH500210) sat nav/dash mat here - the one that wasn't there when you bought the car.

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Hi Mattmatt, my removable towbar also lives its life fitted........I occasionally use it to pull an Ifor Williams double axle.......do you know how can it wear the cross member by just being in situ but not used? I'd be interested to know what LR told you. Many thanks

They told me the removable tow bar is for occasional use only and should be removed when not used. If you use it for anything more than light loads then it can wear the locating section in the rear Xmember and become unsafe. I think what they are trying to do is circumnavigate any future claims that the tow bar has worn or damaged the rear of the chassis, which would be considerably more to replace than fitting a fixed unit.

The RRS went in for some other work last week and they fitted a fixed two bar at the same time - not the prettiest of things but certainly more substancial and very FOC

Timf wrote:

Hi Mattmatt, my removable towbar also lives its life fitted........I occasionally use it to pull an Ifor Williams double axle.......do you know how can it wear the cross member by just being in situ but not used? I'd be interested to know what LR told you. Many thanks

It's basically down to crevice corrosion and abrasion from vibrations. You really must take it out and keep it greased, or if that is inconvenient, you probably require a fixed bar.

Likewise, Stuart, if yours is rusted on then there is even more need to be concerned. You can buy a new lock and it will become clear how to remove it - theft is the other reason to remove them; with practice, it takes 5 minutes for some scumbag to pinch it...

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Thanks both, I'll take it off - after 5 years it might need a bit of a whack!

my dad had the offer on his Disco4, but kicked off with them as he had paid a hell of a lot of money to have a LR OEM detachable towbar (which in hindsight he never removes ) and they wanted to put on a ugly fixed bar and offer no difference in cost back to him.

they investigated and his was showing no signs of movement, he tows 'occasionally' a 1600kg caravan, so he still has his removable towbar