highbayrack
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Just recieved this email from my dealer, can anyone confirm if it's true as I ordered twin electrics.
"Could you let Mr Watts know that the tow electrics on his new vehicle are the 13 pin style which are now Land Rovers standard fit from the factory"
Not a major issue really, but not what I was expecting. On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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Russell
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| 14th Jun 2011 1:52 pm |
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highbayrack
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That thought had not crossed my mind  On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 14th Jun 2011 1:55 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
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When I ordered the towpack on my D4 I was given the choice, did the dealer ask you which type of electrics you wanted - if not maybe LR just fit the 13 pin version if it's not specified on the order form?
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| 14th Jun 2011 2:09 pm |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
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I think your right, but I have 2 emails that I sent to the dealer and in both I specified 2 x 7 pin UK style electrics, I think he forgot to tell LR. I can feel a "something for free" claim coming on  On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 14th Jun 2011 2:14 pm |
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wiggs
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the dealer could always swap them over when they have it for PDI G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 14th Jun 2011 2:16 pm |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
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True On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 14th Jun 2011 4:45 pm |
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Ted Newman
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We too were offered either type and that was for our D4 collected in January this year. LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
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| 14th Jun 2011 5:07 pm |
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highbayrack
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Whats the estimate on how long it should take the dealer to swap over the electrics ? On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 14th Jun 2011 7:17 pm |
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Goofy
Member Since: 07 Jun 2011
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Shouldn't take more than a couple of hours on the ramp Max.
I fitted my electrics in an hour and a bit with no prior Discovery knowledge and a simple set of instructions.
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| 15th Jun 2011 8:19 am |
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highbayrack
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Cheers Goofy thats about what I thought:thumbsup: On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 15th Jun 2011 8:30 am |
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wiggs
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Dealer should be able to do it in well under an hour ....its a couple of screws and some multi plugs  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 15th Jun 2011 8:49 am |
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Slimer
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I'd get the dealer to supply or pay for a 13 to 2x7pin adapter, that way when you do upgrade the 'van you won't have to change them again or buy another adapter The End
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| 15th Jun 2011 8:55 am |
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highbayrack
Member Since: 09 Jul 2008
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Slimer, to be honest, i'd thought of that, and I already have both types of adaptors in the garage. it's not a big deal for me, just want to use it to give the dealer a bit of a hard time because my car's late On a mission to find the perfect Pork Pie. Just Found it (I think)..(Yes I have)
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| 15th Jun 2011 9:59 am |
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branchespark
Member Since: 15 Jun 2011
Location: East Anglia
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Good knowledge on the order form. Thanks guys.
Have made sure the dealer knows it is the 7-pin and not the 13-pin that I want! 2016MY Landmark + RSE
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