Tow hitch
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From: Boston, USA
Tow hitch
How do you attach a tow hitch bike rack to the new Discovery? Is there a simple tow hitch receiver attachment for the car like the LR4 has? Or do you need to install the full tow package?
8th Gear
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New owner of a LR5 here.
Mine came without the tow kit so I spent some time looking up what I need and bought everything.
* To note here is that there are 3 kits - This is the only one listed as US specification.
* The other ones are the hidden version that clicks in on auto drops down - I love the standard look better
Everything should arrive this week and I plan on installing it this weekend and can post pics if people want.
Items Ordered:
Main Kit - VPLRT0174
Tow H Cover in my color - LR083034 (there are 3 different color options here LR082881, LR083033, LR083035, LR083034)
Towbar Hitch - VPLRT0177
Installation Instructions:
LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Says it needs to be programmed so will see if SDD can do it when its all setup./
Mine came without the tow kit so I spent some time looking up what I need and bought everything.
* To note here is that there are 3 kits - This is the only one listed as US specification.
* The other ones are the hidden version that clicks in on auto drops down - I love the standard look better
Everything should arrive this week and I plan on installing it this weekend and can post pics if people want.
Items Ordered:
Main Kit - VPLRT0174
Tow H Cover in my color - LR083034 (there are 3 different color options here LR082881, LR083033, LR083035, LR083034)
Towbar Hitch - VPLRT0177
Installation Instructions:
LAND ROVER ACCESSORY FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Says it needs to be programmed so will see if SDD can do it when its all setup./
Last edited by sighting; Jun 11, 2018 at 12:31 PM.
8th Gear
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I will let you know this weekend. I see the delivery is a day away so still on track for this weekend install.
I will see if it requires re program or if I can use my SSD to make it work'
PS you can get the tow kit for way less than 400 on fleabay, think I payed 260 for mine new
I will see if it requires re program or if I can use my SSD to make it work'
PS you can get the tow kit for way less than 400 on fleabay, think I payed 260 for mine new
Last edited by sighting; Jun 15, 2018 at 12:54 PM.
4wd High
Joined: Jun 2018
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Just installed the Tow hitch receiver + ebay side steps. Took about 3 hours combined. There are two bolts which I were not able to install because of the exhaust. Otherwise the install is very straight forward.
Still wondering if I need to do the SSD at the dealers. I'm not sure what it would do.
Still wondering if I need to do the SSD at the dealers. I'm not sure what it would do.
Baja
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
My mistake, correction, it's the Discovery Sport with the abysmal towing capacity of max 2200kgs.
"For matching purposes, there's little difference in the weight of the Land Rover Discovery Sport with the new 2.0-litre engine. The updated model has a kerbweight of 1884kg, giving an 85% match figure of 1601kg. The legal towing limit (2200kg) and towball limit (100kg) are unchanged."
Your stated estimate of 3700kgs might be acceptable in the US but not in Europe where the tow limit is 3500kgs max.
"For matching purposes, there's little difference in the weight of the Land Rover Discovery Sport with the new 2.0-litre engine. The updated model has a kerbweight of 1884kg, giving an 85% match figure of 1601kg. The legal towing limit (2200kg) and towball limit (100kg) are unchanged."
Your stated estimate of 3700kgs might be acceptable in the US but not in Europe where the tow limit is 3500kgs max.