Member Since: 12 Sep 2015
Location: Moscow
Posts: 18
Which tow bar?
Guys.
I’m seeing these tow bars for sale saying they’re both LR.
Can somebody please confirm and tell me which one I should go with
24th Jul 2023 10:34 am
Mastertech
Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 131
The lower one is a LR detachable tow bar. I would personally recommend a tow trust tl1 fixed to bar. It’s what I’ve just fitted and I already had a detachable one.
24th Jul 2023 11:47 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4523
TowTrust TL1 every time!
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Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
24th Jul 2023 12:21 pm
MoscowMike
Member Since: 12 Sep 2015
Location: Moscow
Posts: 18
It’s to tow a 5m RIB so nothing too heavy. Can the tow trust be self installed without too much hassle?
I.e. does it fit into existing mounting points or do I need to start drilling ?
24th Jul 2023 2:16 pm
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2815
So what's the benefit of the Tow Trust fixed Towbar over the Landrover fixed one?
The removeable LR one isn't for me, but the LR Fixed ones I've had on my D3 and D4 have given me no issues at all.Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
24th Jul 2023 2:21 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
The TL1 takes around half an hour to install, very simple, just don’t drop the tubes inside the chassis if you have a D4!
Towtrust TL1 every time for me as well
Of the two photos only the lower one will fit your disco but make sure it comes with two keys if you decide against the fixed towbar.. towing a large rib, potentially getting everything wet, then the fixed TL1 really is your only option!I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
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24th Jul 2023 2:25 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4523
Nasher wrote:
So what's the benefit of the Tow Trust fixed Towbar over the Landrover fixed one?
Personally, I think it looks better, and is more compact. I don't like the LR plate, it looks big and unwieldy.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
24th Jul 2023 2:52 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14414
It also doesn't act as 'plough'.D4 HSE EU6 (Known as Jeeves)
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Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
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D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
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24th Jul 2023 3:00 pm
Mastertech
Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 131
The tow trust one is also more than half the price of the LR fixed one. And the centre mounting has a bolt through the mounting and the chassis so it cannot come out. I’ve seen pictures of the LR centre mounting come out so it’s hanging on the side bars. The Tow trust unit cannot do this so it is the safest one to use.
24th Jul 2023 3:54 pm
DaveJLBI
Member Since: 07 Mar 2014
Location: Clare
Posts: 684
Any recommended suppliers for the Towtrust model?
24th Jul 2023 8:47 pm
Mastertech
Member Since: 13 Apr 2014
Location: North East
Posts: 131
Member Since: 12 Sep 2015
Location: Moscow
Posts: 18
Thanks for all your advice guys. Much appreciated
25th Jul 2023 3:19 am
Carl and Petra
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Hautes Pyrenees
Posts: 219
I am another one going for the Tow Trust one. Better profile for angles if you do go off road, for me it looks far better and side by side it also looks a far better product.
I went with their 13 pin electrics and the gizmo to wire in for led lights so you don't get the weird flicker.
All in all a well priced extremely well made product that was easy to fit and wire in.....just don't do on a rainy day like i did, that is no fun.
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