Recommendations on Snorkel and Tow Bar for new 110

[mac]

I have a new 110 on order. Any opinions on Snorkels? Should I get a Land Rover model or ARB Safari? I also like the UK rear bumper tow bar. The dealer still needs to clarify, but there is some indication that this tow bar doesn't meet Australian Design Rules. Comments..

Thanks

[hiline]

firstly welcome to the forum mate :D

Defenders Rule ;)


you will need to wait for the guys that have the new fenders to advise you on your question ......sorry

[andrew e]

i'm fairly sure any snorkel that fits a td5 with abs (99-06) will fit the new one with that little diesel motor thingie. Dullbird may know more on this.

Whats the matter with a hayman reece towbar?


Andy

[Xavie]

Don't stuff around with dealers as they are having trouble getting accessories like snorkel, tow bar, bull bar etc....

The snorkel is actually being modified for it although I have the td5 fitted it took many painful hours to get it all right so not many people will do a good job on it. I have safari.

Only opposite lock seem to have a good supply of bull bars so far.

Let us know where you live so we can be of more help also.

As for towbar I'm getting hayman reece one.

Xav

[jddisco200tdi]

I phoned safari and they said that a snorkel for the new defender should be available in June but don't hold them to it.

I am in the process of ordering a new defender and am getting the genuine snorkel.
I think it was available with a 2 week lead time. (paperwork at home)

Talk to the dealers spare parts department, they have a much better idea of what accessories are available.
I even have an accessories catalogue for the new defender and the only things in it that not suitable for Austraila are the tow hitches.
Cargo barrier looks really crappy so will wait for aftermarket or make my own.

[Searover]

Mac, I got the LR snorkel Approx $950.00 and fitted myself as the dealer wanted $390.00,
for 2 hours work. The tow bar from Opposite lock (front Runner) not ADR approved YET!!
But can't see a problem unless it falls off, its the same as the use in South africa and europe,model code LRTRB $375.00.
I don't know what state your from,but if from WA then talk to Russell at Welshpool OL.

Regards
Mark

[p-a]

i have one of these snorkels, http://www.mantec.co.uk/store_ViewCategory.cfm?CategoryID=1&Filter=All
i think they suit the landy the best.

[Scallops]

I have a new 110 on order. Any opinions on Snorkels? Should I get a Land Rover model or ARB Safari? I also like the UK rear bumper tow bar. The dealer still needs to clarify, but there is some indication that this tow bar doesn't meet Australian Design Rules. Comments..

Thanks

Heya mac,

I have the new Defender. I got a genuine LR Snorkel with mine - it is a good thing - and would want to be - very expensive but it sure looks good :D

One thing to bear in mind with the towbar is that if you fit anything other than the genuine LR edition - you will loose the back step.

[numpty]

And I have a genuine one for sale for anyone interested. (towbar that is) Will get round to photos and putting it in Markets any day soon.:p

[Scallops]

And I have a genuine one for sale for anyone interested. (towbar that is) Will get round to photos and putting it in Markets any day soon.:p

Could you pm me with details please? Might be the time to get this sorted. :D

[Searover]

Heya mac,

I have the new Defender. I got a genuine LR Snorkel with mine - it is a good thing - and would want to be - very expensive but it sure looks good :D

One thing to bear in mind with the towbar is that if you fit anything other than the genuine LR edition - you will loose the back step.

Scallops,

You don't loose the step with the Opposite Lock/Front Runner unit either.

Regards

[Scallops]

Scallops,

You don't loose the step with the Opposite Lock/Front Runner unit either.

Regards

OK - good to know - thanks. I've just bought Numpty's genuine TB though! :D

I've confirmed with Austral that it is identical to the ones they're ordering for the 07 Fender.
And mac - the step towbar combo thingo from England is not allowed to be fitted here
- I can confirm that.

[dullbird]

i have a mantec snorkel for the 07 defender

cost me 640 dollars landed from the uk..............better than the 1400 dollars we were quoted from landrover for snorkel and fitting

the mantec is easy to fit!!!!!!!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/01/37.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/01/38.jpg

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[RMB3218]

I have a new 110 on order. Any opinions on Snorkels? Should I get a Land Rover model or ARB Safari? I also like the UK rear bumper tow bar. The dealer still needs to clarify, but there is some indication that this tow bar doesn't meet Australian Design Rules. Comments..

Thanks

The dealer (MLR Melb) thru in the genuine tow bar(as well as weather shields and genuine matts) as part of the deal

[Xavie]

I phoned safari and they said that a snorkel for the new defender should be available in June but don't hold them to it.

I am in the process of ordering a new defender and am getting the genuine snorkel.
I think it was available with a 2 week lead time. (paperwork at home)

Talk to the dealers spare parts department, they have a much better idea of what accessories are available.
I even have an accessories catalogue for the new defender and the only things in it that not suitable for Austraila are the tow hitches.
Cargo barrier looks really crappy so will wait for aftermarket or make my own.

When I bought mine there was an accessories list also but the dealer said the accessories are not available here yet and no one had been trained how to fit them. I believe things have changed but not all accessories are available I believe.

Xav

[Scallops]

Well I have...

genuine Snorkel
genuine wing top checker plate kit
genuine sill checker plate kit
genuine weathershields
genuine headlight protectors
genuine front mudflaps

all fitted in November 2007. ;)

Add to that Opposite Lock's

spare wheel carrier
RackMaster roof rack
Diff gaurds
sump / steering guards
45l gravity feed auxiliary fuel tank (fitting next week)

and ...

Outback drawer system
Drivesafe's dual battery setup
ARB deluxe winch bar

[numpty]

Maybe it's just me, but that snorkel is ugly.:o I prefer the Safari one.

[Scallops]

Maybe it's just me, but that snorkel is ugly.:o I prefer the Safari one.

Which Snorkel, Numpty - mine? :eek:

[numpty]

Which Snorkel, Numpty - mine? :eek:

No:D Dullbirds one.

[dullbird]

No:D Dullbirds one.

you think so i much prefer the look to the safari

because its different.........

i dont think the pics help as they are real close ups

i think it looks awesome with the roof rack.......i brought because i thought the genuine one looks pox/ and cheap:(:angel: sorry scallops

but then i would say that coz i brought it....each to there own i suppose

[Scallops]

i brought because i thought the genuine one looks pox/ and cheap:(:angel: sorry scallops

That's OK dullbird - I can take it :eek: I'd never criticise someone else's Fender (or parts thereof) - even if I thought your Snorkel was uglier than Bill Lawry's nose! :D

[JohnR]

Sorry Dullbird but my wife said that the mantec one looks like another piece of manhood! and we'll wait for the Safari one to come out! Scollops yours looks good but stupid price for a down pipe!

Cheers,

[RMB3218]

I have just ordered a TJM airtec snorkel ( approx $400) for my 07/08 Fender. Should arrive next week. Will post pics and info when I have fitted it.

[tolinja]

hey guys
I am new here and have been looking in to a 110 defender as a new buy . buy cant seam anyone who has one for sale, they say its upto 6 month waiting list???
how long did you guys have to wait?
cheers
tony

[solmanic]

hey guys
I am new here and have been looking in to a 110 defender as a new buy . buy cant seam anyone who has one for sale, they say its upto 6 month waiting list???
how long did you guys have to wait?
cheers
tony

Six weeks!!! But I go to Church a lot so that probably had something to do with it. No way could you get one in under six months without divine intervention. ;)

Having said that, the system I used to get mine was as follows:

Through a mate who is a fleet purchaser we tracked down a dealer who had one ordered but not yet assigned to a customer in Rimini Red - nice colour but not that popular. He took my deposit thereby securing my place in the queue for a vehicle then proceeded to do a couple of inter-dealership trades to get the colour I wanted. I had to contribute a bit to his freight costs in relocating "his" vehicle down south to where mine was originally going.

[Scallops]

hey guys
I am new here and have been looking in to a 110 defender as a new buy . buy cant seam anyone who has one for sale, they say its upto 6 month waiting list???
how long did you guys have to wait?
cheers
tony

I waited 10 months. :( It's all good now, though! :D