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steve.rrs



Member Since: 27 Aug 2014
Location: devon
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towbar weight limit

is there a towing weight limit that can be towed with the removeable tow bar that comes with the range rover sport as i have noticed that some range rovers have aftermarket towbars fitted

steve

Post #508874 Fri Oct 28 2016 8:16pm
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

The removable ball has a 3500kg limit with a 150kg nose weight limit. LR state that the removable ball is not for constant/commercial style use.

There have been instances of the removable ball falling out of the socket and LR had a recall campaign for this. The outcome was that balls that were "loose" were replaced FOC with LR's heavy duty bar.

Some people have elected to fit other bars to ensure the bar is secure in use. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #508877 Fri Oct 28 2016 8:44pm
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Thehos



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So.......if I were to get a caravan it'll be safe?

Post #508881 Fri Oct 28 2016 8:59pm
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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

Lots of people use the removable ball without any issues. If you're towing your tin tent every weekend then it might be prudent to go for one of the permanent bars instead.

I've ordered a tow trust bar because although my removable one feels pretty secure, the thought of a horse trailer with horses in it falling off is quite, erm, scary. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #508938 Sun Oct 30 2016 9:31am
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