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  • Henningp
    Member Since: 09 Sep 2023
    Location: Vancouver island
    Posts: 8
    Canada 

    Towing. Brake controller and sway bar

    Hi members.

    Looking for any input regarding towing over 5000lbs. Are you using a brake controller. Also a sway bar.

    My D5 is fitted with all the factory towing bells and whistles. Tow assist etc.

    Just not sure if I need a sway bar and or a brake controller.

    Any input / advice greatly appreciated.
    26th Jan 2025 10:30 pm
  • redeux
    Member Since: 19 Aug 2025
    Location: North Carolina
    Posts: 2
    United States 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Carpathian Grey

    This was posted a while ago so I assume you figured it out but anyone looking at this in the future. The Discovery 5 has electronic sway control, so you don't need a sway bar. The auto leveling suspension also means you don't need (and shouldn't use) a weight distribution switch. You do however need a brake controller for heavy loads.

    The American Disco 5 apparently has a weak electrical circuit for the 7 way plug, so depending on your trailer and electrical needs, you may need to get that circuit professionally upgraded.
    19th Aug 2025 1:15 am
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