Discovery 2017

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  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver

    Front and rear recovery points

    I presume that front recovery is as per the RRS which is a bracket with an eyelet about 40mmØ the bracket is bolted onto the ally subframe (I spotted this on the factory tour).
    I could not determine what the rear recovery point is.

    I think but could be wrong that the recovery points on the RRS and FFRR are for road recovery not off road recovery. If this is the case with the D5 then they clearly dont expect it to go off road Sad
    5th Oct 2016 7:50 am
  • alex08
    Member Since: 21 Sep 2016
    Location: Glasgow
    Posts: 20
    Scotland 

    Chatting to the display team today - rear recovery for snatch is on the towbar mounting - either fixed or retractable. Shocked

    So fine if you are out ploughing then......
    4th Nov 2016 12:28 pm
  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver

    My dealer has had a drive in the 2L said it was very nice he also drove the 3L but off road. Anyway he got chatting to the Experience Guys about off road rear recovery, Apparently they are working on a bolt on addition/accessory that will allow proper off road recovery.
    Shame it wasn't designed into the car from the start of development.
    2nd Feb 2017 2:28 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1094
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Interesting hen at the factory we were shown a fixed to chassis rear recover point very similar to D4. It was under the rear plastic trim
    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.
    5th Feb 2017 11:20 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Owners manual also shows front and rear recovery points, with or without tow bar.

    It's only cars with the electrically deployed tow tow bar that has screw in ones.


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    6th Feb 2017 12:32 am
  • Tim in Scotland
    Member Since: 22 Jun 2016
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 101
    United Kingdom 

    My RRS2 has the screw in recovery eye, looks like cast stainless steel but might be something cheaper ......... anyway as standard you only get one and my dealer couldn't get me a 2nd so you couldn't rig one each end. I also made the mistake of having the optional stainless steel front and rear scuff plates which you have to remove to get at the mounting points for the recovery eyes, which kind of negates the reason for having the bash plates............... Best of British Design Rolling with laughter They look nice though................
    6th Feb 2017 3:46 pm
  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
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    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver


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    This was not on the launch cars. Well I could not feel it when I stuck my hand up behind the panel. In all fairness they did say that the cars were pre production so would have the odd bit missing.
    6th Feb 2017 4:22 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
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    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    That is correct those cars had a lot of "crap fitted" none adjustable front seat belts, but have been told production models have adjustable seat belts at front, cheap plastic trim, but production cars have much better spec plastic etc.
    the pre production cars are all due to be scrapped soon i believe
    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.
    7th Feb 2017 12:50 pm
  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver

    AndrewS wrote:

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    This was not on the launch cars. Well I could not feel it when I stuck my hand up behind the panel. In all fairness they did say that the cars were pre production so would have the odd bit missing.


    Its there as described a lovley big steel eyelet.


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    18th Feb 2017 2:38 pm
  • DiscoStu
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Greater London
    Posts: 407
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    You're right, that wasn't there before.
    18th Feb 2017 2:48 pm
  • sportcoupe
    Member Since: 29 Jan 2017
    Location: Savannah, GA
    Posts: 141
    United States 

    That full size spare might need some protection if going off road. Crying or Very sad
    18th Feb 2017 5:05 pm
  • Tim in Scotland
    Member Since: 22 Jun 2016
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 101
    United Kingdom 

    And a spare wheel anti-theft device from the D3 guys to make it less attractive to scrotes who collect spare wheels from unsuspecting D5 owners.............
    19th Feb 2017 8:32 am
  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver

    Spare wheel is in the same place as D3/4 so no issues when off road.

    Uncle Ray will be having my car to sort out the anti theft device.
    19th Feb 2017 8:41 am
  • AndrewS
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Pembridge
    Posts: 410
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Silicon Silver

    Spare wheel is in the same place as D3/4 so no issues when off road.

    Uncle Ray will be having my car to sort out the anti theft device.
    19th Feb 2017 9:14 am
  • Tim in Scotland
    Member Since: 22 Jun 2016
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 101
    United Kingdom 

    Missed extra profit opportunity by LR there not to offer a factory copy spare wheel "Uncle Ray" as an accessory..........
    19th Feb 2017 5:21 pm
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