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- LeePe
- Member Since: 20 Apr 2020
- Location: Herts
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Thanks for the reply
but the use of the towbar for me would very minimal so don’t want to see it at all when not in use and think fixed ones are visible.
I work in a main dealer (non LR) so taking the time to do it with help available won’t be a problem or could do it at home if just labour intensive as not much else to do with this Covid 19 (I’m an ex tech from many many years ago too - so roughly know what I’m still doing
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A detachable towbar could be an option but I think the dynamic pack on my vehicle makes a difference when looking into it, does that make a difference? -
- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 2010
Am not sure about the Dynamic Pack making a difference to what type of tow bar can and can't be used. We have the DP1 which is interior and exterior, and from memory all 3 options were available. Only thing that's different is the tow eye cover after installation.
The fixed bar has a cut out for the tow eye cover and the deployable has a bulge in the rear cover after installation. Am not sure about the tow eye cover on the detachable though its possible you may just see the receiver from beneath the bumper?
Am sure there is a video on YT about an aftermarket towbar install, plus you can access the instructions online.
I know Russell who has an Orange FE has the detachable bar. Maybe he can also shed some light on this as we have posted before on the forum about the different tow bar types
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- joness7
- Member Since: 16 Aug 2018
- Location: London
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I bought a second hand removable towbar and fitted it myself to my brand new D5 the day after I brought it home!!
The design of the D5 detachable is quite different to the old D3/D4 and looks like it shouldn't suffer the same problems.
Whilst I'm happy with the detachable towbar for carrying bikes, towing a small trailer etc, I WOULD NOT recommend fitting it yourself!! Absolute pig of a job that involves stripping half the rear of the car down. It helps if you have a buddy to pass you tools:
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- LeePe
- Member Since: 20 Apr 2020
- Location: Herts
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Thanks for the replies, big help.
When you say you would not recommend doing the deployable towbar yourself as the car needs a massive strip down, what’s involved, rear bumper off some interior trim I’m sure but how far does it go back? Can’t be third row seats out??? Is it a days work or couple of days?
Also im guessing you will need extra wiring looms, switch for inside the car and ecu?
I did look on YT for videos but couldn’t find anything on the D5 with the deployable towbar....can you send me a link maybe?
Thanks for the advice again, appreciate it -
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