So guys, quick one as I am confused about the types of towing setups available.

I decoded my VIN online and I see my L322 has the following:

The swan-neck part of the Westfalia tow-bar wouldn't fit direct, there is a receiver which does attach to what your pic appears to be;



Edit: I believe towing prep in the build-sheet relates to it being ready for / having the tow-electrics, rather than having a tow-bar or fitting for a tow-bar. 2010 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black
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Last edited by RJPotts on 13th Nov 2021 8:58pm. Edited 1 time in total

Ok,

So continuing my research, I just happened on this image... it looks like the westfalia kit has 2 parts, one "receiver" that plugs into the factory square receiver, which will then receive the Westfalia kit..

So it looks like I need to buy both the following items then.. are these easy come buy on the used market and if so, at what general cost?

Not sure I fancy being the owner of a Range Rover that doesn't have towing ability lol..

Cheers

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So it looks like I need to buy both the following items then.. are these easy come buy on the used market and if so, at what general cost?

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Not sure I fancy being the owner of a Range Rover that doesn't have towing ability lol..

Ok, thanks guys..

So, I found this in photos, while looking to check something else out.

Looks like I am half way there, just need to find myself the swan neck piece now.

I reckon it's about 100 or so for the swan neck on it's own.. not toooo bad.

You need the armature shown in your first post. The piece showing in your last photo (the ring) is part of an original fitting which, although will be marked “Westfalia”, is NOT part of a towbar and needs to be removed and replaced by the aforementioned armature,

You need to check underneath to see if you have the armature. If it has never had a towbar then I doubt it. John
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Blowing that photo up gives the impression you have a Westphalia unit with the socket for the swan neck. Have a good look under there, the West. bar should have a label on the right as you look at it.

AND Cam Tech Craig says he may have a swan neck or two on the shelf.

for reference search on PF Jones website. the armature is no longer made, but I understand the swan neck and farmers hitch are still available. Probably as they eventually may need replacong.

HTH

oh and the swan neck shows as £300. Consideer a farmers hitch at £170. Cheers
Richard

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If that silver car in the photo is yours, then as you have half the unit fitted, it's possible the other half is in the boot....

Open the boot & there is a cubby compartment under the floor on the right - where there is a side indent. The rest of the tow bar is usually in there.

Hadn't spotted the receiver. As Alistair says, try the cubby hole. John
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Thanks guys,

Yes for the last photo, I was referring to the Westfalia receiver as opposed to the towing eye.

While the price of these is kind of eye watering, I don't plan on spending RRP on new, I would really like the detachable swan neck.

I had checked the cubby and there is no swan neck to be found, which is a bit of shame really.

Conor
If looking on Ebay and Gumtree you need swan neck part no.323 039 (it is hard stamped / cast into the side of teh swan neck. Just confirm this with seller as many look the same.

Oooh good one Keith.

I'm currently bidding on one and I can see the prod. number in one of the photos - very appreciative of the tip.

Conor