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Rozzy1970
Member Since: 15 Aug 2013
Location: Warwickshire
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I'm looking to change my Disco 3 with 121,000 on her for a 2011/2012 Discovery 4 XS.
I tow a caravan so need one that can use a detachable towball not fixed, but heard that some models have to have a fixed due to a fixing point issue.
Is there any way of knowing which models were affected and is there anything I need to look out for?
Many thanks in advance for any advice?
Cheers. 2011 Discovery 4 XS in Fuji White
2008 Discovery 3 GS in Santorini
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 3rd Apr 2019 7:46 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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There were checks carried out on various Discos and if there was a fault they had the rear cross member changed. People were also offered replacment tow bars and if they towed on a regular basis and a large trailer they were offered fixed tow bars which some opted for.
Why cant you have a fixed tow bar with your caravan, thought all caravans these days could be towed with detachable or fixed. MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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| 3rd Apr 2019 8:19 pm |
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Rozzy1970
Member Since: 15 Aug 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 95
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Removing the towbar has it's advantages, spoils the look of the Disco and saves my shins  2011 Discovery 4 XS in Fuji White
2008 Discovery 3 GS in Santorini
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| 3rd Apr 2019 9:13 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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they get nicked easy if you leave on
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| 3rd Apr 2019 9:17 pm |
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Rozzy1970
Member Since: 15 Aug 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 95
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I never leave it on or would have a fixed, as I say spoils the look of them with a bloody great towbar sticking out.
Is there anything I should look out for, i'm looking for one with around 70-80K on 2011 Discovery 4 XS in Fuji White
2008 Discovery 3 GS in Santorini
Lunar Delta TI Twin Axle
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| 3rd Apr 2019 9:23 pm |
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Rozzy1970
Member Since: 15 Aug 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 95
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Am I right in thinking that the D4's with the rotary selector have an 8 speed box compared to the 6 speed with the stick selector?
Is there any difference in the engine? 2011 Discovery 4 XS in Fuji White
2008 Discovery 3 GS in Santorini
Lunar Delta TI Twin Axle
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| 5th Apr 2019 9:33 am |
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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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You are correct and yes, the engine is the same Kev
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| 5th Apr 2019 2:02 pm |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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Engines are slightly different
The 6 speed has 245bhp
The 8 speed (with rotary gear selector) has 255bhp
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| 5th Apr 2019 2:38 pm |
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Rozzy1970
Member Since: 15 Aug 2013
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 95
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Excuse my ignorance but if a fixed one has been fitted, can it be removed and a detachable fitted? 2011 Discovery 4 XS in Fuji White
2008 Discovery 3 GS in Santorini
Lunar Delta TI Twin Axle
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| 6th Apr 2019 4:18 pm |
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 1391
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Yup 
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