My 2013 L405 has no tob bar fitted. I would like to fit one, what are my options, plus any advice please. Thanks. 2013 SDV8 4.4 SE Luxor.
1960 Series 2 88 inch diesel.
1955 Series 1 86 inch petrol.

There are some threads on this (search) which will have more/better information, but I have the farmer's hitch version and have been happy with it. It is significantly cheaper to retrofit than the deployable one, and avoids the risk of seizure which can affect the deployable ones. I think the farmer's hitch one has a higher nose weight rating if towing off road. The deployable one is cleaner and easier to use, and maybe "cooler". The hook, when removed, can be stowed in the cavity to the right of the loadspace area, in my case tied to a lashing eye to stop it moving about. It is quick and easy to operate, though one has to watch for rusting of the hole the pin goes through, which reduces the size of the hole so that it then needs filing to restore the required circumference. Also, the anti-rattle bolt is prone to rusting, leading to the locknut being unable to move on the thread. I solved this by buying a bag of correct size nuts and bolts from a trade supplier, a cheap solution, especially as LR don't sell the anti-rattle bolt as a separate item. Only Range Rovers since 1988

Very happy with my TowTrust detachable - twoing a large heavy twin-axle caravan

https://www.wezmorrell.co.uk/product/range...r-tlan4vk/ FFRR SDV8 Autobiography

Hi; James. Looked at your link, thanks. It initially says, no bumper cut, no bumper removal. Then when you download the fitting instructions, it says do both.
Are the electrics difficult ? 2013 SDV8 4.4 SE Luxor.
1960 Series 2 88 inch diesel.
1955 Series 1 86 inch petrol.

I have the Westfalia detachable fitted, just a replacement tail piece trim with a cut out for the bumper .

Same as Mr T westfalia, very happy with it bought form PF Jones along with full plug and play wiring kit.

Did anyone fit it themselves ?
From reading other threads, it appears that it costs around £250 to fit.
£436 to buy, electrics about £70, total fitted £742.

Does that sound right. 2013 SDV8 4.4 SE Luxor.
1960 Series 2 88 inch diesel.
1955 Series 1 86 inch petrol.

Aye sounds ok need trim piece for underneath too.

Thinking of fitting it myself, but is the electrics difficult ? 2013 SDV8 4.4 SE Luxor.
1960 Series 2 88 inch diesel.
1955 Series 1 86 inch petrol.

Yes did mine myself, its a bumper off job, but quite straightforward to do, wiring is plug and play unless you want the tow assist to work then it needs a software upgrade, a good Indy can do this at service time and shouldn’t cost the earth.

Thanks Dave. Which wiring harness did you get, not bothered with tow assist. 2013 SDV8 4.4 SE Luxor.
1960 Series 2 88 inch diesel.
1955 Series 1 86 inch petrol.

GrandadRob wrote:

Hi; James. Looked at your link, thanks. It initially says, no bumper cut, no bumper removal. Then when you download the fitting instructions, it says do both.
Are the electrics difficult ?

I went for the vehicle specific so no wiring needed, all plugs straight in, you can see the plugs if you look up just behind the bumper. You can get cheaper ones that involve wiring in but there’s no point to be honest. Cost me £475 all in, (two years ago).

Product Quantity Unit price Subtotal
Land Rover Range Rover L405 2013 Onwards Westfalia Detachable Towbar
CODE: 323107

Options: Range Rover 13 Pin Electrics (12-): Vehicle Specific (13PIN496) (+£39.14)

Right got the tow bar sorted, but the supplier seems really confused re the plug and play electrics, led enabled. 13 pin. Can someone kindly point me in the right direction for the correct wiring please. 2013 SDV8 4.4 SE Luxor.
1960 Series 2 88 inch diesel.
1955 Series 1 86 inch petrol.

It basically depends on your requirements, IE do you want 7 or 13 pin, has your trailer got LED lights?
There is a vehicle specific one for each. PF Jones has them all in stock and are mail order, price ranges from £46 to £88 depending on the one you want, don’t be tempted into a wire yourself with a bypass box, not worth the hassle for the money saved.