Tow Bars

[Keith baker]

Does anyone know of a tow bar kit for the Ineos rather than the very expensive OE one?

 

[DenisM]

There isn't one as yet. And from all accounts the original Ineos towbar requires fitting during production... no news as to whether that may change...

 

[Eric]

Does anyone know of a tow bar kit for the Ineos rather than the very expensive OE one?

Go with the Ineos fitted at factory since it will be warranted and software programmed for tow bar, and fitted into the canbus if needed, and there is no alternative

 

[CountyV8]

It’s too high

 

[Dermot]

Does anyone know of a tow bar kit for the Ineos rather than the very expensive OE one?

Hi Keith, I popped into one of our independent tow bar fitting companies with the same question. He advised me that it would take around 6 months before after market tow bars appear on the market. Obviously he doesn’t have any inside knowledge but years of experience dealing with new cars and the aftermarket equipment. I just hope he is correct as I would like one fitted to my fieldmaster. Please post online if you are able to source one.
Dermot

 

[Keith baker]

There isn't one as yet. And from all accounts the original Ineos towbar requires fitting during production... no news as to whether that may change...

Thanks Denis. It is on the accessories price list which usually means it can be dealer fitted? It looks simple enough; the rear bumper flap is removed and then it looks like 4 bolts. Don’t know about the electrics though. Keith

 

[Miki]

It’s too high

Just fit one of these ??

Dixon Bate Extended Height Adjustable Plate

Product Features: 200mm Of Adjustment 50mm Hole Spacings 3500kg Weight Capacity.

www.trailertek.com

and one of these ...

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[Arkaig]

Thanks Denis. It is on the accessories price list which usually means it can be dealer fitted? It looks simple enough; the rear bumper flap is removed and then it looks like 4 bolts. Don’t know about the electrics though. Keith

@Keith baker There's no mention of a towball and electrics on any Accessories Price List - it has always been a factory-fit option requiring to be specified at time of order.

 

[Eric]

@Keith baker There's no mention of a towball and electrics on any Accessories Price List - it has always been a factory-fit option requiring to be specified at time of order.

Factory fit only, not dealer, suspect this is more to do with the electrics not tow ball.

 

[Trialmaster]

Unfortunately, factory fit only at the moment. I made a huge mistake by not ordering one.

The hardware is simple, it's the electrical hook up which is the problem. I m sure in time someone will do it, but I am waiting for a Grenadier approved agent fitment.

 

[anand]

Factory fit only, not dealer, suspect this is more to do with the electrics not tow ball.

This is most likely accurate... The tow ball assembly simply bolts on.

As @Trialmaster stated, I'm 100% positive the electrics will be made available from some company (or at least instructions on how to wire it yourself) in the fairly near future (<12 months). At least here in the US, when the electrics are available from some other manufacturer, they'll rarely (if ever) be 100% "approved" by the OEM.

Realistically, doing the wiring yourself would be quite simple with a few relays and piggyback off of the factory taillight wiring, but I understand the intimidation factor in doing that and the simplicity of having a pre-made solution available

 

[joejet]

The wiring is possible but you need a module with led lights, you might be able to use the canbus kit, see links below you just need the mount to the car, you must be able to oder that on its own form ineos, sure it would be cheaper but I would not want the hassle to do the wiring + warranty issues.

https://thetowingwarehouse.co.uk/pr...ass-relay-teb7as-towbar-towing-canbus-wiring/
or
https://thetowingwarehouse.co.uk/product/universal-towbar-wiring-kit/

 

[DCPU]

Just fit one of these ??

Dixon Bate Extended Height Adjustable Plate

Product Features: 200mm Of Adjustment 50mm Hole Spacings 3500kg Weight Capacity.

www.trailertek.com

I don't think there's one available that will bolt up to more than just the two M16 towball fixings. I think I would want pick up on at least two of the M12 fixings, if not ideally all four.

 

[Miki]

If you only have a 2 bolt fixing then these points will be designed to take the load.
Fitting an adjustable ball will not change the load on the bracket and the adjustable plate will be strong enough in itself.

You could weld a plate on, drill a couple of holes and then use 4 bolts but it's not 'neccesary' (IMO).

 

[Eric]

If you only have a 2 bolt fixing then these points will be designed to take the load.
Fitting an adjustable ball will not change the load on the bracket and the adjustable plate will be strong enough in itself.

You could weld a plate on, drill a couple of holes and then use 4 bolts but it's not 'neccesary' (IMO).

If you have an M1 that certainly won't be type approved, buy buy insurance

 

[Miki]

If you have an M1 that certainly won't be type approved, buy buy insurance

Errr, no.
Are you saying my/anyones insurance is void because I have a Dixon Bate adjustable hieght tow ball ???

I bet insurance companies love you....

 

[CountyV8]

Errr, no.
Are you saying my/anyones insurance is void because I have a Dixon Bate adjustable hieght tow ball ???

I bet insurance companies love you....

Yes we are

 

[DCPU]

If you only have a 2 bolt fixing then these points will be designed to take the load.
Fitting an adjustable ball will not change the load on the bracket and the adjustable plate will be strong enough in itself.

You could weld a plate on, drill a couple of holes and then use 4 bolts but it's not 'neccesary' (IMO).

I don't think the 2 bolt version will get you the required drop. I was thinking of the 4 bolt version

 

[lightning]

How much is the OE Grenadier towbar?

These days towbars are not cheap. On the Defender it cost me £800 for the removable one. The deployable tow bar was around £1300

 

[CountyV8]

I don't think the 2 bolt version will get you the required drop. I was thinking of the 4 bolt version

With all four bolts and the bracing bars to the chassis