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  1. 11th January 2010, 07:10 AM #1
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    Where does this tow hitch go?

    Does this towball Land Rover Defender or Series Dixon-Bate Tow Hitch - eBay Tow Bars, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 17-Jan-10 17:08:26 AEDST) bolt directly onto the rear bar?

    I'm looking to change my current hitch as it hangs a little low.
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  2. 11th January 2010, 08:18 AM #2
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    You can bolt that one anywhere-might not be legal though.
    My series3 had one bolted to drop plate from original tow bar,also one on front bar. Good around farm.
    Collectors price? I've a couple for sale if thats what they're worth-though different make.
    I reckon you'd have to plate inside of crossmember & use spacers on bolts to use for serious towing or recovery
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  3. 11th January 2010, 08:56 AM #3
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    Dixon Bate Towbars

    I too don't think they are legal and I can only talk for Queensland.
    Anybody?
    John.
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  4. 11th January 2010, 09:45 AM #4
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    My 90 has one of these, it was in place when it went through its NSW RTA importation inspection so I don't think its illegal, not in NSW anyway, they also carry a land rover part No. I would agree with Brett that plating the rear cross member would be a good idea.
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  5. 11th January 2010, 10:43 AM #5
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    dont think i would like my caravan hitched to it
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  6. 11th January 2010, 11:20 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco44 View Post
    I too don't think they are legal and I can only talk for Queensland.
    Anybody?
    John.

    It is the same as i have on my 90 , and have had on it for the past 7 years. 3 of which in the uk and 4 here in Qld

    Here is is on my 90




    And that sort of tow bar is designed to fit on the dixo plate adjustable tow plate

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  7. 11th January 2010, 06:32 PM #7
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    its legal providing its adequatley mounted.

    I dont rate them (the combo one on ebay) for use with lunette rings but they do make an excellent combined tow ball and recovery point.
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  8. 12th January 2010, 08:56 AM #8
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    Reads90 - can you tell me about your rear wheel carrier?
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  9. 13th January 2010, 12:10 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by PBob View Post
    Reads90 - can you tell me about your rear wheel carrier?

    Yeh it is a mantec wheel carrier. Opens with the door. Very good quality one . Had no problems with it and has been in the car 7 years now

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  10. 13th January 2010, 12:13 PM #10
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    we have one too



    makes life really easy when recovering..
    Our Land Rover does not leak oil! it just marks its territory.......



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