DISCO4.COM - View topic - Fridge electrics

Advertise on DISCO4.COM

Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate · Log In

DISCO4.COM > Camping, Caravanning and Holidays

Fridge electrics

Page 1 of 1

David W

Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Preston
Posts: 86

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Orkney Grey

Fridge electrics

Had my doubts about the fridge working whilst towing with the Disco, but now that I have a different van I can see that he fridge doesn't work.

Checked for 12v between 10 and 11 and nothing showing. Ellectrics fitted by dealer.

Any ideas gratefully received.

9th Jun 2013 11:50 am

Apache

Member Since: 16 Oct 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 692

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial Manual Stornoway Grey

New car, dealer fitted acc. Get them to fix it!

9th Jun 2013 1:52 pm

David W

Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Preston
Posts: 86

Took vehicle into Hunters at Bilsborrow (not original supplier) and they have sorted the electrics out. No relay fitted!

As it was not a failure (and thus warranty) I have to pay Â£118 to them and try and claim it back from Stratstones of Bury for their total ineptitude!

I cannot believe that a Land Rover dealer could commit such a schoolboy error in fitting a tow bar!

If anyone else has had a tow bar fitted there then check whether you are getting a power supply to your fridge, as arriving on site with no ice for the G&Ts is certainly no laughing matter.

27th Jun 2013 12:51 pm

maplecottage

Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

Sounds like they may not have used the LR kit ?? Have you checked it for scotch-locks ??

27th Jun 2013 1:31 pm

David W

Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Preston
Posts: 86

maplecottage wrote:
Sounds like they may not have used the LR kit ?? Have you checked it for scotch-locks ??

Joking apart, I have my doubts!
Having had removable tow bars on many a car I was surprised that I was not offered a bag to keep the tow ball in when removed. I kept my old one but not too sure what I should have been given for storage. I also had to ask about the red cover that fits in the tow bracket socket and was informed that there wasn't one but 'I managed to get one from another car'.

Looking back it sounds a bit dodgy!

27th Jun 2013 3:35 pm

DaveS

Member Since: 15 Aug 2009
Location: Weybridge
Posts: 241

I cannot see any reference to fitting a relay when fitting either of the Land Rover towbar wiring kits.

The fitting to store the detachable tow bar is a separate accessory and is not included in the tow bar "kit".

My car came with the red plastic plug in the tow bar socket but I lost it after a couple of years. I bought a new one but it disappeared in a few days. I assume that it just fell out and was not nicked by another Discovery driver you had lost his!

27th Jun 2013 3:57 pm

David W

Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Preston
Posts: 86

DaveS wrote:
I assume that it just fell out and was not nicked by another Discovery driver you had lost his!

Just to clarify the point, it was the salesman who managed to get me the plastic bit from another vehicle.

At Hunters it was mentioned that the relay should have been fitted as it comes with the kit.

27th Jun 2013 4:04 pm

maplecottage

Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171

@DaveS - The proper LR kit is 'plug n play' with all the necessary bits included - hence my comment. The instructions do not refer to a relay because, if it was fitted as a kit, it wouldn't need to

27th Jun 2013 7:32 pm

Page 1 of 1

Jump to:

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Quote Reply

DISCO4.COM is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.