mickyd4
Member Since: 26 Jun 2010
Location: North
Posts: 786
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On my D3 I had a drop plate towbar, it did the job good when towing however o had to be very wary when coming off steep inclines when doing the odd spot of offroading, that I didn't rip it off or it to act as a land anchor to a 2.7 ton beast, it did catch a few times, but never fully dug in! 
So after a year of absence, after picking up my D4 I decided to get a detachable one this time, I dont tow insane just a medium size trailer now and again, and I thought it would be worthwhile as I could take the towbar off to prevent corrosion and also have it off for a better departure angle when I finally produce the courage to take my shiny beast offroad a bit more often!
Thoughts on which is the best option?
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 14th May 2011 11:29 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
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I tow a large twin axle tine tent wih the detachable one and no issues.  MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 15th May 2011 1:29 am |
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Duffs
Member Since: 31 Mar 2009
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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A drop plate gives you a choice of heights and for serious hard towing work would be my choice however it does restrict off road ability.  The detachable will give you the flexibilty to tow and go off road. 
I have the detachable fitted to mine so I have the best of both worlds. D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 13
D4 3.0 SDV6 GS 09-13
D3 2.7 TDV6 GS 07-09
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| 15th May 2011 7:59 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
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For the 10 minutes on your back it takes to remove the fixed one, I'd either leave it on if you tow more than you off road, or take it off if you off road more than you tow.
2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 15th May 2011 8:02 pm |
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