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jeff_blade

New Member

• Jul 4, 2008

• #1

Anyone know where i can get a swan neck detachable tow ball from.

Its to fit a 1995 P38 2.5 DSE

LR want a fortune

Might have to buy the whole thing which i don't realy want to do

Thanks

 

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Sean

Banned

• Jul 4, 2008

• #2

they go for a fortune even on ebay - £150 +

and i suspect everyone knows how much they are worth these days

 

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jeff_blade

New Member

• Jul 4, 2008

• #3

Is that just for the ball?

 

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BAZZ

Active Member

• Jul 4, 2008

• #4

Jeff is it a Land Rover item, or is it aftermarket, if so you may pick a replacement up otherwise looks like the complete jobby thing. Bazz.

 

Pikey

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• Jul 4, 2008

• #5

jeff_blade said:

Anyone know where i can get a swan neck detachable tow ball from.

Its to fit a 1995 P38 2.5 DSE

LR want a fortune

Might have to buy the whole thing which i don't realy want to do

Thanks

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Have you got a part number for it??

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Jul 4, 2008

• #6

Is this the bit. If so it looks like it comes as a complete kit. Swan neck and mount.

 

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jeff_blade

New Member

• Jul 4, 2008

• #7

I am not sure if its a rr part or an after market.
I will clean it down over the weekend and see if there are any markings.
i will take some measurements of the bits and go from there

 

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jeff_blade

New Member

• Jul 5, 2008

• #8

Part number 3 on your diagram is what i am after.

Just priced it at £116 + vat

But i can get a full swan neck Bosal tow bar for £103 inc vat delivered. But then got to get it fitted

 

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brnocz

New Member

• Jul 5, 2008

• #9

you could try Welcome to Towsure - Discount Camping and Caravanning Equipment, EC Approved Towbars, Trailers and Trailer Parts from Towsure

 

choppa

Well-Known Member

• Jul 5, 2008

• #10

have ya tryed this place ??

Towbars, Towbar Fittings, New Trailers, Used Trailers, Trailer Parts At Indespension

 

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jeff_blade

New Member

• Jul 5, 2008

• #11

Tried them

Bit expensive

 

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jeff_blade

New Member

• Jul 7, 2008

• #12

Rang Port Sunlight Trailers today for a price on a tow bar.

£265 + vat + fitting

told him what i needed.

He told me to bring in down and he will see what he has in his workshop.

Went down guess what he had?

Yes an amost brand new genuine Range Rover swan neck tow bar.

My eyes lit up.
But them tought how much would he want.
I asked the question.
He said "Well you know how much these are at the dealers?"
Here we go.
Ok then you can have if for...Wait for it £30..i nearly fell over.
Gave him the money loaded it into to the car drove off FAST
Got home fitted it..
Well happy

Thanks for all the help

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Jul 7, 2008

• #13

jeff_blade said:

Rang Port Sunlight Trailers today for a price on a tow bar.

£265 + vat + fitting

told him what i needed.

He told me to bring in down and he will see what he has in his workshop.

Went down guess what he had?

Yes an amost brand new genuine Range Rover swan neck tow bar.

My eyes lit up.
But them tought how much would he want.
I asked the question.
He said "Well you know how much these are at the dealers?"
Here we go.
Ok then you can have if for...Wait for it £30..i nearly fell over.
Gave him the money loaded it into to the car drove off FAST
Got home fitted it..
Well happy

Thanks for all the help

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Aye & his mate will be round tonite to nick it back. your the 10th person he's sold that to.

 

robint

Well-Known Member

• Jul 8, 2008

• #14

DISCOVERY 2 DETACHABLE TOW BALL CONVERSION KIT on eBay, also, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 12-Jul-08 13:20:43 BST)

 

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redrenger89

New Member

• Jul 17, 2008

• #15

Hi glad to hear you got one, I have some input for anyone looking for a towbar.

I looked for the same part and in the end replaced my towbar with one from Towsure
£99 less Caravan and camping club discount

I fitted my old Al-Ko ball but you could buy the detachable swan neck kit for another £99 less discount.

The towbar is very strongly made and fitted perfectly, all nuts bolts and washers were supplied. Instructions with torque setting was easy to follow.

Spray with Hammerite before fitting

I strongly recommend this bar and advise you not to buy second hand unless you know where it has come from and has not been obused or in an accident.

A friend borrowed a car to tow another car on a trailer and the towbar snapped with disasterous consequences, the trailer parted company on a winding road and trailer and load crashed over the hillside landing on the road below. Investigation into accident found the car had been hit from behind at some time and hairline crack had been the cause of the fracture.

Telephone Witter and ask for advice about second hand towbars and why they won't supply spares.

Good luck
Fred