Won't go the other way because there are no holes for the side support bolts. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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2nd Feb 2018 1:02 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
it was just incase you hadn’t got the side bars.
Probably the first thing I’d do is check what height does the ball hitch need to be at for towing your trailer and work around that. How much of the removable bike carrier is left on the D3 when not in use and is it out of the way when towing.
This is mine and I pull two different trailers that can be loaded 2-3 tonnes. Luckily they both work at the same height.
2nd Feb 2018 1:27 pm
Tweedviper
Member Since: 26 Jan 2018
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 18
I am towing an Ifor Williams HB510 twin axel, I think the recommended height is 430mm
There is not much of the bike carrier that stays on permanently I will try to add a picture
2nd Feb 2018 2:08 pm
Tweedviper
Member Since: 26 Jan 2018
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 18
My other option would be to use the bike rack as a spacer behind the tow ball but it is 40mm thick and is just hollow box section so presumably I would need to drill it out and fit a sturdy sleeve so that it didn't crush it when I tighten the tow ball
2nd Feb 2018 2:12 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10297
there is some legislation about how thick spacers can be (a max size) and I think its 25mm, but you would need to check
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2nd Feb 2018 3:00 pm
Erea
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Munster
Posts: 1509
The setup you have there looks perfect
I wouldn’t put the bar behind the ball hitch.
2nd Feb 2018 3:00 pm
Tweedviper
Member Since: 26 Jan 2018
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 18
Thanks everyone, I am so glad I found this site, this is my first Disco and have only had it a month so I am sure I will need plenty more advice in the future. next thing I need is some long roof rails but one thing at a time, I will fit the tow bar first when I get a moment
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