Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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Anyone got a factory fit tow bar on their D4?
If so what wheel sizes are also fitted & did you manage to get a full size spare wheel + the tow bar? (some dealers are suggesting that the tow bar bracket means the full size spare does not fit - it did on the D3 though, so I wonder if it is just the 20" wheels it causes a problem for?)
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 27th Nov 2009 11:53 am |
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pko
Member Since: 06 Apr 2006
Location: usually in the pub
Posts: 398
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my dealer took the fixed towbar off my D3 & put it on the D4 with no probs. & I have a full size spare. The electrics from the D3 wouldn't go on the d4 though. never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
current motor RRsport hse
prev. cars TD5
3 Ford Explorers
2 Ford Mavericks
Sierra 4x4
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| 27th Nov 2009 11:55 am |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
Posts: 892
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pko thanks. When you say fixed tow bar is this the factory fitted plug in removeable one? 19" or 20" wheels? Sounds as if the way round is to get the dealer to post-fit the tow bar - was there any problem getting electrics etc fitted & activated by the dealer with the D4?
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| 27th Nov 2009 11:58 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Cannot see why the size of the wheels should be an issue (unless using oversize tyres) the total diameter and therefore rolling circumference is the same on a 17" wheel and tyre as it is on a 20" wheel and tyre.
Sounds like the dealer might be have a b  t moment  
Also not sure that any of the tow bars for the D3 are factory fit, they can all be fitted/removed by the owner, obviously the fixed one takes a bit longer than the quick release one, obviously your dealer will be delighted to charge you an hours labour to 'fit' a towbar, probably the easiest money they will make (and you will waste) I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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| 27th Nov 2009 12:05 pm |
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pko
Member Since: 06 Apr 2006
Location: usually in the pub
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My towbar is the variable height one, not the removable one, & my wheels are the 19 inch ones. There was a back order for the D4 electrics, but this was back in Sept. The dealer didn't seem to have a problem fitting the electrics as they were all done ready for collection of the D4.
regards
p never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly
current motor RRsport hse
prev. cars TD5
3 Ford Explorers
2 Ford Mavericks
Sierra 4x4
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| 27th Nov 2009 12:06 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
Posts: 892
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Wonder if the issue is the quick release tow bar - dealer is adament that it's brackets obstruct the full sized spare wheel! Anyone got a D4 with full sized spare + the quick release tow bracket?
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| 27th Nov 2009 12:08 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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the quick release tow bar does not have any brackets!  I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 27th Nov 2009 12:10 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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SJR - yes that was my experience from D3 - wonder though if D4 is different? Need to knwo that someone actually has the full sized spare + the quick release tow bar before I challenge the dealer!
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| 27th Nov 2009 1:12 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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I was basing my comment not on D3 experience but on a D4 HSE with quick release tow bar on that i saw in my local dealers earlier this week!
I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 27th Nov 2009 1:15 pm |
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Ecosse
Member Since: 07 Jan 2005
Location: Grampian, Scotland
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SJR - thanks - did you notice if it also had the full sized rather than space saver tyre. Would be a great help if you could PM me the dealership so I can flag up it with some authority!
Thanks
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| 27th Nov 2009 1:51 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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It was on a customers car, not in the showroom, and i did not notice what type of spare it had, but it was definitely a quick release tow bar and was running 20" wheels.
Maybe if you rename the thread you might attract more specific response, 'tow bar' may be a bit vague and mean some who may be able to help are not looking at the thread I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
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| 27th Nov 2009 2:01 pm |
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thriftwood
Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
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Hi
I have a D4 with full size spare (19") and the factory fit removable tow bar and it all seems to fit to me 
Not sure where the problem would be as there is nothing visible with the towbar removed & I can't see there being much to foul anything even with it fitted.
Richard
Edit
Just saw Winger response in other thread - missed it before I responded here 
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| 27th Nov 2009 7:33 pm |
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Jeffa
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 15
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I was going to fit an aftermarket to the D4 I have just ordered but the dealer threw is a Tow Pack and said the D4 come with an intergrated Tow Bar and the tow pack contain the ball to connect.
Does anyone have a pic of this / can confirm this is correct as the Australian brochure doesn't mention this
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| 19th Mar 2010 5:03 am |
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W6CJW
Member Since: 06 Nov 2005
Location: Sunny Sussex
Posts: 81
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Ive got a LR quick release tow bar with a 20" full size spare, they wouldnt offer the option if it didnt fit! D4 3.0 HSE cameras,Hybrid TV, 20" alloys, heated wheel, privacy, Tow pack.
Departed RRS TDV8 HSE Full Arden kit in TEAL and colour coded everything.
Departed Disco 3 2.7 HSE
I never drive faster than I can see!
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| 20th Mar 2010 10:42 am |
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nev
Member Since: 19 Jul 2006
Location: N.E. Scotland
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If have the quick release towbar and full size 19inch spare wheel, both factory options. D4 HSE TDV6, Galway Green,
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| 20th Mar 2010 7:33 pm |
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