Genuine Winch

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Closer inspection of the legislation reveals that only brackets such as those used for lights, aerials and fishing rods forward of the bumper or bull bar are illegal, as well as any sharp edges.

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So the ones they sell in all the auto parts stores that are fixed to the number plate and used by emergency services for lights (& aerials) are illegal?

I haven't seen them so don't know what they look like, but the regulations are pretty much black and white.

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Originally Posted by garrycol

Ok - you must be able to find yourself around the current site - I had a look for the winch and mount but could not find it anywhere so thought it was not available.

I find that site one of the worst for navigating around - maybe designed that way to force people into the dealerships to get questions answered.

By the way - how do you find the accessories section.

Cheers

Garry

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Yeah I agree, its not the most user friendly of sites, but to answer your question, from the LR homepage, select Discovery, then go:
Build your own
Select any model...build
Select engine
Once the car appears, select accessories, then from the selection up top choose towing...

Easy isn't it......not, well thats how I did it when we ordered our car, so I hope it works for you.

I assume you could order the OEM mounting kit by itself. I like the covert in bar mount and being for a warn, you should be able to fit your own more affordable winch.

I wonder how much for the mount only.

Tony

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Closer inspection of the legislation reveals that only brackets such as those used for lights, aerials and fishing rods forward of the bumper or bull bar are illegal, as well as any sharp edges.

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I have a 4 fishing rod holder that I had fitted to my D2.It is removable when not in use,the clamp remains fitted to the bull bar,the 4 rod section lifts out,a Wilson product.
I was stopped in Albany and asked to remove the rod holder as it wasnt carrying fishing rods,easily done,just pull out the snap ring pin.
I was told by the very friendly officer,they are illegal if not carrying fishing rods,BUT once carrying fishing rods they are OK.
Andrew

Because the pedestrian you are going to hit will see you coming with rods on ;)

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Originally Posted by Meken

Because the pedestrian you are going to hit will see you coming with rods on ;)

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No not at all.
There are provisions for over lenght loads on all vehicles front or back.
Simply put,the rod holder is illegal when its not carrying the over length load,ie the fishing rods!!!
Andrew

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

No not at all.
There are provisions for over lenght loads on all vehicles front or back.
Simply put,the rod holder is illegal when its not carrying the over length load,ie the fishing rods!!!
Andrew

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Do you need oversize flags to go onto those fishing rods:D

That winch kit is now sold my mate bought it yesterday


It's going on a Fuji white MY13 HSE