Member Since: 16 Mar 2015
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 71
towbar crisis
hi
had my car down to rocar moores in Huddersfield for towbar checking,the result was as follows,
not only does it need the new tow bar but also a new rear crossmember as its badly worn but all coverd by landrover.
would need to go into a landrover approved body shop to have the crossmember cut out and new one welded in,
I don't fancy them cutting up my perfect rust free chassis just to have a towbar that I would hardly use,just don't think the repair would be as strong as the original ,
any ideas or comments pls
cheers
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24th Jan 2016 7:49 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9424
Just get it booked in I think, any work will be covered by guarantee and I'm sure yours is not the only one that was done.
You may get a nice new loan LR while it's in as well Iggy/Ieuan
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24th Jan 2016 8:08 pm
lindencahill
Member Since: 16 Mar 2015
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 71
yeah think I will
24th Jan 2016 8:23 pm
markagj
Member Since: 03 Dec 2015
Location: Wrexham
Posts: 185
Hi all,
I have recently purchased a 2009 Discovery 3 HSE, which doesn't seem to have a towball at all.
The storeage location is empty and there definately is'nt one in situ....are they all supplied with a towball from new?
Having looked behind the cover in the rear bumper i was pleased to see that a 13 pin Euro plug is fitted,as that is what fits my caravan.
What would your advice be in the absence of a towball? just buy the cheapeast i can find and then arrange a check at LR, in the hope they replace it, or, as a belt and braces approach, buy a fixed towbar and be safe in the knowledge that i'm towing the caravan with something more substantial.
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8th Feb 2016 1:20 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2910
If you have the wiring it would be worth checking in the rear n/s cubby box (immediately in front of the rear lights) as that is where the removeable towbar is usually stowed.
Just reread your post and you have checked there - sorry!Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
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8th Feb 2016 1:32 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
Posts: 2284
I had my tow bar recall done last week along with four wheel alignment. I left the car with them for the day and when I picked it up there was no mention about the tow bar, so I asked the bloke in service how it went and he said "the tow bar is fine," thats it!
I wasn't given any report (if they do that?!) or any extra pages to put with my manual, for all I know they didn't even look at the tow bar
6th Mar 2016 3:46 pm
Cyberprog
Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
Location: Sunny Brizzol
Posts: 47
Well, rang the Dealers this afternoon as my truck has been on the IOM for a while and may not have been done, and it's booked in for the 24th. Don't think it's ever been removed, but don't have the keys anyway!
Does anyone know exactly what movement they're looking for wear wise?
Apparently it's due for P017 - which is something to do with the braking system - as well.Alex Threlfall (Nanocom Evolution Owner)
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8th Mar 2016 4:36 pm
cejsmith
Member Since: 05 Apr 2013
Location: milton keynes
Posts: 51
ours went though before Christmas, without a hitch. Not sure though the dealer like our old Disco 3 being in there with all the new shiny ones!!!
10th Mar 2016 8:00 am
carlryder
Member Since: 26 Jan 2016
Location: lancashire
Posts: 30
Tow bar
Can anyone tell me lamdrover policy on the alleged recall on the towbar
I have just bought a 12 plate d4 and need to find out as tow a lot
The local tow bar centre tells me swan neck isnt safe but landrover wont replace
Ive been told thwt they advise not to tow a lot with it!
Ive rung local dealer Farnell landrover ( hillendale ) and receptionist couldnt tell me anything and no one rang me back
What do i do if i have to buy one i will but surely if not safe landrover should replace no question
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22nd Mar 2016 12:08 pm
Steve P
Member Since: 24 Jan 2011
Location: Essex
Posts: 63
If your doing large amounts of towing i would go for the fixed towbar, that said surely the swan neck (we have that on ours) should be fit for purpose. Ours has never had a towbar fitted until we got the car so never even followed up the recall letter that we got as didnt see the point, i know a few others who have towed lots got them replaced with the fixed if excessive wear was noted.
22nd Mar 2016 12:26 pm
JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1879
Mine passed the dealer check, however, they were not willing to put in writing that it was safe to tow 3.5 ton twice a week so they changed it to fixed.
22nd Mar 2016 12:27 pm
carlryder
Member Since: 26 Jan 2016
Location: lancashire
Posts: 30
Well my dealer wont even ring me back
I cant beleive they wont confirm its safe disgusting behaviour
22nd Mar 2016 1:52 pm
nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1359
If it's been for the recall, then there should be an extra page in the handbook. It was supplied loose, so will either still be loose or look like it's been stuck in.
22nd Mar 2016 3:47 pm
carlryder
Member Since: 26 Jan 2016
Location: lancashire
Posts: 30
Thanks i cant see that
Ive had to complain about dealers on twitter to get a responce awaiting a reply tp email now
22nd Mar 2016 3:50 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
landrover advise for occasional towing only.....you say you tow a lot...so fixed two bar
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