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  • Labbix
    Member Since: 05 Mar 2018
    Location: Tanzania
    Posts: 955
     

    I know a tow bal can/eventually will break off if used for other stuff it’s designed for (use as a recovery point) but a fixed recovery point (without the screw, as you get with the removable tow bar), seems pretty solid to me?
    6th Mar 2019 4:57 pm
  • LancsLad
    Member Since: 22 Aug 2018
    Location: Lancs
    Posts: 147
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Santorini Black

    Did anyone confirm 100% that the electric deployable has a screw in only? If so i'm so glad I went for manual removable. Does make you wonder if in the event of being forced to recover someone via your electric deployable what sort of damage you may cause to the mechanism?

    Any recovery point could theoretically fail I guess but screw type are inherently prone to fail with heavy loading or snatching.
    Ive witnessed it....long story ..involving a Volvo and a telehandler... Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes Embarassed

    But the Body mounted standard ones on D5 are better than most Ive seen on new production vehicles these days.


    Last edited by LancsLad on 6th Mar 2019 5:02 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    Santorini Black MY 18 HSE Dynamic BLACK TDV6
    6th Mar 2019 4:59 pm
  • Labbix
    Member Since: 05 Mar 2018
    Location: Tanzania
    Posts: 955
     

    I don’t see the recovery point on my D5 as the weakest point Wink
    6th Mar 2019 5:01 pm
  • JonM
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: North Yorkshire
    Posts: 574
    United Kingdom 
    2022 Discovery SDV6 HSE Carpathian Grey

    IndusD4 wrote:
    I use rated shackles (4.5T or higher) to connect the snatch strap to a recovery point, at both ends.

    Ron


    I have rated shackles, but I've just invested in some soft shackles rated at 11.3T. (https://gigglepin4x4.net/gigglepin-superop...1566-p.asp)

    I haven't had an opportunity to use them yet but they would hurt less if they hit you. Laughing
    MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
    MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price!
    6th Mar 2019 6:48 pm
  • harrythespider
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2018
    Location: cumbria
    Posts: 404
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery TDV6 HSE Aintree Green

    I like them JonM, I just hope that the edges on the tow point doesn't chafe them.
    3.0 HSE. climate HUD active diff. elec towbar. FBH and timed climate.Capability plus pack.split TV. surround sound. Intelligent seating. adaptive lights, wade sensing. 360 cameras.pro pack.cooler.advanced tow, auto park,activity key+ more!!!!
    6th Mar 2019 6:54 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1094
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Need to find someone with an electrically deployable two bar and get them to remove the plastic tow cover and take a picture as I did for the removable one
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    6th Mar 2019 7:46 pm
  • JackNorris
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Beds/Bucks
    Posts: 113
    United Kingdom 

    Ill be taking one as soon as can, if anyone can get one before that works Thumbs Up

    LancsLad - Looks like it is the case.
    6th Mar 2019 9:18 pm
  • JonM
    Member Since: 30 Jun 2016
    Location: North Yorkshire
    Posts: 574
    United Kingdom 
    2022 Discovery SDV6 HSE Carpathian Grey

    There's a drawing in the installation instructions that shows the hole to screw the loop in to.



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    MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
    MY2019 D5 HSE 3.0 SDV6 - sold to a dealer for a crazy price!
    6th Mar 2019 9:22 pm
  • IndusD4
    Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
    Location: Sydney
    Posts: 698
    Australia 

    JonM wrote:
    [I have rated shackles, but I've just invested in some soft shackles rated at 11.3T. (https://gigglepin4x4.net/gigglepin-superop...1566-p.asp)

    I haven't had an opportunity to use them yet but they would hurt less if they hit you. Laughing

    I'll look into those, like you say if they come loose they would do a lot less damage.

    harrythespider wrote:
    I like them JonM, I just hope that the edges on the tow point doesn't chafe them.

    After using any recovery gear you need to inspect it for damage. And replace it if needed!

    Ron
    2016 D4 TDV6
    IIDTool BT
    6th Mar 2019 9:55 pm
  • IndusD4
    Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
    Location: Sydney
    Posts: 698
    Australia 

    Labbix wrote:
    I know a tow bal can/eventually will break off if used for other stuff it’s designed for (use as a recovery point) but a fixed recovery point (without the screw, as you get with the removable tow bar), seems pretty solid to me?


    Correct, the fixed recovery point with the removable tow bar is the one to use.

    Ron
    2016 D4 TDV6
    IIDTool BT
    6th Mar 2019 10:02 pm
  • JackNorris
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Beds/Bucks
    Posts: 113
    United Kingdom 

    Had a cheeky look before pick up today.



    9th Mar 2019 11:05 am
  • LancsLad
    Member Since: 22 Aug 2018
    Location: Lancs
    Posts: 147
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Santorini Black

    well that settles that then!
    Gone are the days of hang on I'll just grab the Disco and drag you out... Whistle

    That one point pretty much sums up Landrovers Future direction i guess... Rolling Eyes
    Santorini Black MY 18 HSE Dynamic BLACK TDV6
    11th Mar 2019 8:23 am
  • RDR
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Derbyshire
    Posts: 204
    United Kingdom 

    Mental note don't order the deployable tow bar then, I've pulled many a fence post and tree stump out the ground using the recovery point on the D4 don't know what i'd do without one.
    MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten, MY12 HSE - Gone, MY16 HSE Luxury - Gone, D5 MY20 D5 HSE - Gone
    MY23 Range Rover PHEV
    11th Mar 2019 7:12 pm
  • IndusD4
    Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
    Location: Sydney
    Posts: 698
    Australia 

    LancsLad wrote:
    Gone are the days of hang on I'll just grab the Disco and drag you out...


    Not completely, you still have a proper recovery eye at the front. So turn around and reverse drag someone out.

    Ron
    2016 D4 TDV6
    IIDTool BT
    11th Mar 2019 7:17 pm
  • harrythespider
    Member Since: 19 Jul 2018
    Location: cumbria
    Posts: 404
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery TDV6 HSE Aintree Green

    Just a thought, Previous Discos had a seperate steel chassis with the tow eye attached so very substantial. Would it actually be a good idea to snatch tow using the D5 that doesn't have such a robust chassis ???
    I don't think I would be comfortable trying it.
    3.0 HSE. climate HUD active diff. elec towbar. FBH and timed climate.Capability plus pack.split TV. surround sound. Intelligent seating. adaptive lights, wade sensing. 360 cameras.pro pack.cooler.advanced tow, auto park,activity key+ more!!!!
    11th Mar 2019 9:45 pm
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