110 rear folding step

[Duarte19]

Hi guys,

Looking at buying a fold-up rear step and noticed that they won't work with a rear tow bar installed?

what have others done?

thanks

[Ian1878]

Hi guys,

Looking at buying a fold-up rear step and noticed that they won't work with a rear tow bar installed?

what have others done?

thanks

Hi. I have a rear step on my 110 which also has a rear tow pack on it (the tow pack is a genuine LR one fitted by the dealer when I bought the Landy)

Not sure who gave you that info but it appears wrong.

Ian

[Ian1878]

I should have mentioned that I have had a rear tow pack and step on two of my 110's.

First was a 2005 TD5 and the latest is 2013 model. :D

[juddy]

The ones we sell fit with towbars, in stock for $120.00

[BilboBoggles]

I've had those flip down steps on a few defenders, and I don't like them. I personally find myself standing on the towball more often. Especially as the one on my MY03 defender had the bolts pull through the cross member. They are not particularly strong.

[rutmutt]

Hi,

There is two different models for the rear Hayman Reece Hitch. There is one that fits without the step (going on mine next week) and There is a newer model in which the rear step stays on but most places will also try and sell you an ECM to manage the lights on this bar. Thats my experience anyway. THe newer model is about $120 more expensive because of the ECM but you get to keep the step.

Edit: if you're looking for a cheap step.. mine is coming off next wednesday to fit the Hayman Reece. It's off a 2013 Defender.

[dawsey]

cant really see how it would get in the way..I might be wrong

[juddy]

Not wrong at all.

Not fitted with Genuine Bar, but you can clearly see the tow bar mount holes and distance.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/08/446.jpg (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/juddyburton/media/Screenshot2013-08-23at104212PM_zps881a7808.png.html)

[Ian1878]

Here is a 110 fitted with both a tow bar and rear step. 2013 model Deefer

Ian

[ericvv]

Both do work together, Station Wagons come ex factory like that if you have ticked the tow pack option box.
There actually is even enough space between the rear step and the tow pack to even add the 12S accessory electrics plug

[Duarte19]

thanks for all the reply's guys,

unfortunately mine looks a little different, its an ARB tow bar

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/1585.jpg

looks like it will interfere :(

[quaddrive]

correct.

ARB and reese type bars to not work with the step but do allow fitment of long range tanks.... pros and cons.

I have a reese fitted to my 2009 and had one fitted to my 2004 and I rate them highly.

I lost the step to fit mine on my 2009. I dont personally like the step in any case.

[Duarte19]

thanks

has anyone used one of these

Folding Hitch step or tow bar step - Safe-T-Step? (http://www.safe-t-step.com.au)

I'm open to ideas, I just need an easier way to get into my engel...

[AdsLandies]

I've refitted the folding step on mine with the same style towbar. Had to re-position one of the legs and fabricate things a bit but it fits well and actually fells more sturdy than it did originally. Will try and take some photos this weekend and post them here.
Adam.

[AdsLandies]

Here are the pics

[FeatherWeightDriver]

ARB and reese type bars to not work with the step but do allow fitment of long range tanks.... pros and cons.


(apologies for the slightly off topic question)

Does anyone know if the ARB and HR hitch bars the same bar rebadged?

The HR hitch bar seems to be Hayman Reese - 02490R - haymanreese (http://www.haymanreese.com.au/parts/02490r) but I can't seem to find a listing for the ARB hitch on their website

[Spencer72]

Couple of queries from this thread.

1. The roof rack picture by Juddy, what is that brand, model cost etc.

2. The black 110 (Euro rego) what type of towbar was that?

3. And same 110 does anyone know where to get the Land Rover plaque from instead of the green rear badge?