tabbs
Member Since: 13 Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
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I am looking into getting a disco 3 and I tow a caravan
I notice some are not with a tow bar but have seen these quick release tow bars (some on here some on eBay)
1) do these just fit straight onto an existing fixture of the car?
2) is there a weight restriction compared to a fitted kit?
Thank you
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 28th Jan 2013 7:12 pm |
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tabbs
Member Since: 13 Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
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This is the advert on this forum I have seen
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And the eBay
ebay click
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| 28th Jan 2013 7:16 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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Yep they fit behind the blanking plate but you also need the electrics loom. All very easy (fitted myself) some cars will need the car electrics to be told tow kit is on.
Dunno about weight limits, sorry.
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| 28th Jan 2013 10:35 pm |
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subaru60
Member Since: 05 Oct 2012
Location: crawley
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is there a weight limit on the removable one
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| 28th Jan 2013 10:45 pm |
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Eyeball
Member Since: 14 Jun 2011
Location: Essex
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subaru60 wrote:is there a weight limit on the removable one
The maximum weight allowed on the Caravan hitch is probably more important. Max on an Alko is 100kg (it's usually marked on the hitch) I think I have seen somewhere you should not load over 150kg on the car (but as said, that's way more than the hitch should take anyway)
D3 is the ultimate towing machine IMHO. The suspension is perfect for it. Hope you enjoy 
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| 28th Jan 2013 11:31 pm |
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nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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And they're still rated to tow 3,500 kg IIRC.
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| 29th Jan 2013 8:17 am |
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outofyorkshire
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
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Yup...max nose weight is 150kg & can pull 3500kg 
and this does apply to removable tow bars too Cheers Ian
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| 29th Jan 2013 8:26 am |
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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
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wasn't there an issue with the removable ones 'dropping out' and being classified as 'recreational use only'?
was looking for one for mine but reading stories like these put me off for a while, until I have investigated it properly (all the snow/towing hysteria has subsided lol (and prices drop)) cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
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| 29th Jan 2013 8:39 am |
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Eyeball
Member Since: 14 Jun 2011
Location: Essex
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Yes, there seems to have been quite a bit about that possibility. Personally, I have had no issues and feel very confident with it. Admittedly, it only has to come off once to change all that!! I keep mine indoors, clean it and lubricate it to keep it in good order. It's a beefy bit of kit IMHO and I work in the basis LR are unlikely to produce something not fit for purpose (ignoring the Jack of course!!) 
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| 29th Jan 2013 8:58 am |
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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
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what's the going rate for removeable tow bars these days? cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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| 29th Jan 2013 9:06 am |
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Eyeball
Member Since: 14 Jun 2011
Location: Essex
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Got mine used for £140 a year ago. D3 HSE 06 with all the bells and whistles
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| 29th Jan 2013 9:08 am |
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rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
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i'll start saving ... cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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| 29th Jan 2013 10:04 am |
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tabbs
Member Since: 13 Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
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dubbs wrote:Yep they fit behind the blanking plate but you also need the electrics loom. All very easy (fitted myself) some cars will need the car electrics to be told tow kit is on.
Dunno about weight limits, sorry.
thats great guys thanks for all the info
looks like there maybe a few electrics to sort!!! NOT MY THING (may have to start somewhere) unless plug n play!
Used a quick release on old car (bmw 330d touring) bit nervy to start off with but in the end felt good and did the job.
so overall message is if I find a car
with towbar fitted GREAT STUFF no horror stories
if not fitted dont panic these detachables will work but now the seed of doubt is planted may worry about it's reliabilty.
Thanks again
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| 29th Jan 2013 11:37 am |
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tintenter
Member Since: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Oldham
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no seed of doubt here i have been towing with the detachable towbar for the last 6 years and never once thought it would come loose just need to make sure it seats properly when inserting and locking Tintenter
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| 29th Jan 2013 12:01 pm |
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tabbs
Member Since: 13 Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
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tintenter wrote:no seed of doubt here i have been towing with the detachable towbar for the last 6 years and never once thought it would come loose just need to make sure it seats properly when inserting and locking
that sounds great news
i got to admit it does look much better when not towing (neater)
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| 29th Jan 2013 3:03 pm |
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