Two Questions for Puma experts

[Craig]

Hi Guys,

I have a two questions for the forum..
1. There is a cross member underneath the gearbox with a bracket there to support it. Should there be some sort of mount there, as mine is just hanging in the breeze a few cm away. (see photo)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/05/707.jpg


2. Tow Bars... which one to get? I have heard that some you cant keep the step, others you cant fit long range tanks. Advice Please

Thanks

Craig

[Scallops]

The cross member is normal - all like that. :D

Towbar - I like the genuine one - keeps your rear step - but I beleive some, if not all, long range tanks that replace the standard tank won't work with the genuine bar.

You can get around that by fitting the Opposite Lock gravity feed 45 l aux tank. ;)

[dullbird]

mmmmm I'm guessing a gearbox mount but don't have the car here to confirm...

if you fit a hayman reace you can fit a long range tank I think but lose the ability to keep the rear step if you fit genuine you keep the rear step but are unable to fit the long range tank....I think I got that the right away round....

We have a genuine one...and fitted an aux fuel tank in the rear drivers side quarter for extra 45L

[Craig]

Thanks for the quick reply, I though as much but just wanted to check

Craig

[Grockle]

The cross member isn't bolted to the g/box,and as db says I don't think a long range tank can be fitted with the stds tow pack,pos the NAS one may be ok

[dullbird]

So if it doesn't blot to anything why would they have that bracket there with a hole in it?

Do you think its to do with production! lifting and moving the chassis or something?

[Grockle]

db,it's a LR, I bet they sit in Solihull thinking up were they can put brackets that don't do anything just to confuse us and some dealers

[dmdigital]

The mystery bracket has been discussed on UK forums... its still a mystery!

Towbar - go the genuine, but check the Hayman Reece as it may be the same unit.

[dullbird]

:lol2: seriously though I wonder:)

[SVX37]

Hi Craig,

I have done what Dullbird has done also...A genuine towbar. But make sure you ring around the dealers although not sure if you have many choices in Broome. I had one dealer said about $1000 fitted, the next dealer $850, the next dealer....(still waiting for the return phone call) and another dealer $720. I went with that and was about 3hrs fitting.

And fitting a aux fuel tank in the rear drivers side quarter for extra 45L. It is the better choice in my opinion for 2 reasons:

1. The replacement tank looks like it hangs down a bit further than the original. I can't confirm 100% but to the naked eye that's what I thought.

2. Cost. The additional 45L you get is the full 45L. This means you have a total of 120L on board. With a replacement tank you get 127L. But with the design of the tank with such a flat base, you can't pick up the last 7L so you are back to 120L. A replacement take is about twice the price for no additional gain.

But, maybe you want a replacement tank and an aux tanks...and heavier springs, etc...etc...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$

[dullbird]

The mystery bracket has been discussed on UK forums... its still a mystery!

Towbar - go the genuine, but check the Hayman Reece as it may be the same unit.


Don't think they are the same unit As I don't think it was hayman that supplied these genuine ones..I could stand corrected on that though but I remember having a conversation with someone about it sometime ago

[Scallops]

The genuine bar is different to the Hayman Reece - there was a rumour that HR make the genuine bar - who knows? But the bars that are sold as one or the other are totally different.

[dmdigital]

Don't think they are the same unit As I don't think it was hayman that supplied these genuine ones..I could stand corrected on that though but I remember having a conversation with someone about it sometime ago
I was told HR but then from what you've been told it isn't. So I suspect it probably isn't HR, just that they are the "common" brand for towbars.

[PAT303]

All towbars fitted to Aust vehicles are made by towbars Australia who owns HR. Pat

[dmdigital]

So Lou and I were both correct - They are HR but that aren't:p

[pbroz]

I seem to have the double whammy here, I've got both the Hayman Reece Tow Bar and the replacement tank. I've found I haven't missed the rear step due to the replacement tank and HR hitch. When I need to get up to the roof racks I typically need to stand on the wheels or inside the door well. Have thought about the ladder, but not too sure how useful they are, being fitted to one side.

With regards to the replacement tank hanging down, I still have the same exit angle and as it sits so close to centre of my rear axle I don't feel I've lost too much of my clearance. When I can get the 110 off my wife I'll try and take some photo's and put up on the site...

[scarry]

The mystery braket is for when they fit the TDV6,& the auto to suit....:D:D:D:)

Good to see they are thinking ahead

[dullbird]

maybe its there ready for when the engine falls out stop it dragging on the floor :D

[scarry]

maybe its there ready for when the engine falls out stop it dragging on the floor :D

You guys that own Puma's are so optimistic.:p:p:p;):wasntme:

[dullbird]

You guys that own Puma's are so optimistic.:p:p:p;):wasntme:

Glass half full mate:)
















with water in the fuel:lol2:

[dmdigital]

The mystery braket is for when they fit the TDV6,& the auto to suit....:D:D:D:)

Good to see they are thinking ahead
I thought it was the TDV8 that was going in:p