My car's a 2007 TDV8 and I want a tow-bar. It's seemingly fitted as standard with absolutely nothing, (unlike the D3) so I think I need:

Towing Armature to suit 2007 year car
Tow-ball (probably go for the removable type
Dedicated LR towing electrics kit with the sockets of choice (12N / 12S in my case)

What have I missed?

Can this be fitted DIY? I did my D3 and it was a doddle.

Help appreciated from those who've done this already.... Graham

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It is definitely doable.
Hardest parts are taking bumper off then on again and lifting the towbar supports into place and bolting in at same time but I did mine myself with the with just helping to along the rear bumper

It's very straightforward in terms of complexity - just a few bolts to undo. However, some can be very hard to get moving and the ones you need to get at inside the boot don't have much space to swing the ratchet around so take ages to undo. Getting the bumper unclipped from the rear quarter panels is a bit fiddly and I was terrified something would snap but it came off ok with a bit of gentle persuasion.

You could get it done in a couple of hours but set aside half a day and you'll be fine.

Thanks chaps. I'll start looking for the bits... Graham

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YWC000840 tow module

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Is that not part of the dedicated towing electrics? Graham

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Right, thanks. it's an ECU I think.

Dan, please could you quote me for all the bits I need? I then will know what i've got to save up for...

Thanks. Graham

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yep is an ECU, will need programming at a dealer aswell.

what year is your FF again Graham

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2007 / 57 Plate (Sep), TDV8 Vogue. I can PM you the VIN if you need it, be tonight now but not in any mad hurry Graham

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Graham

You may want to check out these guys for the heavy metal - they were the best price around when I needed to get another detachable bar for the armature the previous owner had left on mine.

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/range-rover-2005-detachable-tow-bar.html

Don't know what their electrics are like, but it seems to add £160 to the price for a dedicated wiring loom - for that money I would hope they are including the ECU's as well!!

You can give them a call to see what the wiring includes.

I am sure that Dan will give you a very good quote , but in case he can't get the landrover stamped westfalia manufactured price down to the same level as the westfalia stuff, here's another option.

When I bought my detachable bar from these guys it came with the storage box for the rear with landrover part numbers stamped on it. The tow ball cover is westfalia branded instead of landrover, but this was a small sacrifice as it was 50% of the best LR price I could get at the time (before I was aware of Dan)

Simon

Armature Bar with detachable or drop plate tow bar from PF Jones and LR electrics from Dan is probably the best and most cost effective way to go

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Thanks for the tips chaps, I'll look into it (when I've saved up a bit) Graham

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Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey

When purchasing the electrics (oem westfalia) I used towequipe. No need to visit the dealer, plug n play.