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  • forever
    Member Since: 28 Feb 2017
    Location: Oxted
    Posts: 77
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Silicon Silver

    Tow bar options

    My D5 did not come with a tow bar we are looking to use our Thule bike rack, anyone had an aftermarket one fitted?
    21st Oct 2017 5:28 pm
  • NathanE
    Member Since: 13 Jan 2018
    Location: United Kingdom
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    I have the same question, I seem remember it being much cheaper for the removable tow hitch to be fitted on the D4
    13th Jan 2018 8:42 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1104
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    The D5 has to have a whole new rear cross bar fitted which incorporates the tow bar receiver. There are a number of options for the cross bar dependant on what type of tow bar you have, electric, fixed removable etc
    This is why they are so expensive. When you actually look at it it is a massive lump of steel which bolts in place incorporating the receiver, electric plug plate and other items.

    Personally I have the removable one fitted and am very pleased with it, it is well made and seems far better than the D3/4. It also comes with a plastic/foam insert to go in the boot to keep the tow bar clean and secure as well as plug for the new cross member and cover for the fitting plug part of the tow bar.

    Take a look at this post
    https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/d5-detachab...p;start=30
    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.
    13th Jan 2018 9:40 pm
  • Sodbury D5
    Member Since: 12 Dec 2017
    Location: Bath
    Posts: 17
    United Kingdom 

    Hi zrussell,

    Have ordered the removable tow bar but dealer is struggling to tell me what tech is enabled from a tow8ng point of view in the car, like is the hitch assist enabled in the rear view camera? Is there anything else funky that turns itself on?
    Thanks
    James
    14th Jan 2018 9:47 am
  • NathanE
    Member Since: 13 Jan 2018
    Location: United Kingdom
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    How much are paying for tow bars fitted? Not sure whether to ask the dealer and source one myself from “well known auction site” or `Duckworth’?
    16th Jan 2018 7:47 am
  • SHARKYSHARKS
    Member Since: 11 Oct 2017
    Location: Oldham
    Posts: 159
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Just had a price from Farnell in Bury which was £900 for a fixed tow bar fitted !

    And the delivered price from Duckworths was £620 inc vat and delivery but then another £108 for the rear panel !

    So it’s £ 172 for the fitting Confused

    But if you fitted it yourself you would still have to pay the stealers to enable it for you, so after that it really doesn’t seem a bad fitted price ! Thumbs Up
    16th Jan 2018 8:09 am
  • Andy3445
    Member Since: 30 Dec 2017
    Location: Aberdeenshire
    Posts: 13
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Found these instructions on the Land Rover site to fit quite a few accessories, inc the tow bar.

    http://accessories-instructions.landrover....y/G2011177

    My D5 is fitted with removable tow bar, haven't tried fitting it yet but can't be any harder than a D4 Whistle Whistle
    16th Jan 2018 9:31 am
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