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VanTheNewMan

Member Since: 15 Mar 2011
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Posts: 206

Missing tow bar!

Hi... I've searched the forum and manual. Got a 2004 7 seater TDV6 (2 weeks in) need to borrow friend's trailer so thought I's set up the detachable tow bar. Got the slot and plastic cap set up under the back bumper but manual says the actual tow bar hook is kept in the left vertical side boot compartment. Nothing there! Is that the only place It could be may I ask?!!... Have I been sold a motor with the hook missing? There was no luggage cover either which not bothered about.

If I can't find the hook then on to eBay it is for me.

3rd Apr 2011 5:54 pm

The Transformer

Member Since: 22 Jan 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 1791

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Nara Bronze

They don't come with them

Do you have electrics set up under the cover? again not standard

3rd Apr 2011 5:55 pm

simoniz

Member Since: 28 Oct 2007
Location: The green green grass of home!!!!!
Posts: 3755

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Buckingham Blue

Tow hook is not a standard item but would have thought if the previous owner had towed and you have the tow electrics then the removable tow bar should heve been with the vehicle unless it got sold off independently

eBay will get you one,plenty about .....

3rd Apr 2011 5:57 pm

WOODY179

Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3637

The tow bar was an option, have you got the electrics fitted? If yes then previous owner probably kept it, if not doubtful your car has ever had the towbar installed. All D3/4's have the slot and the plastic cap regardless of if they have the towbar fitted. If it was fitted from factory it should be in a polystyrene holder behind the left storage locker (looking from the rear of the D3) in the boot.

3rd Apr 2011 6:02 pm

VanTheNewMan

Member Since: 15 Mar 2011
Location: Not here
Posts: 206

Thanks for your quick replies. I wasn't looking to tow until today and just thought it was a Brucie bonus that came with the car as I could see the slot under the bumper where it attaches. I just thought that it was all part of one kit but obviously not. They are average Â£150 on eBay so will avoid due to my minimal requirements (wanting to pick up some bathroom tiles and not wanting to put weight onto the air suspension). The independent dealer I bought from still has ad online but doesn't mention tow bar so I can't complain to them.

Oh well. Thanks again. Don't know where I would be without the great community on this forum. The D3 is such an immensely complex car and the manual is inadequate in some places.

3rd Apr 2011 6:05 pm

ridgeback_moor

Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: Gateway to the Moors
Posts: 1789

2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

There are other ways.......

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Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab

3rd Apr 2011 6:12 pm

NickJ

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: there's no f in point
Posts: 2137

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zambezi Silver

I've looked in my Boating Book of Knots for that hitch, what's it called?

3rd Apr 2011 6:48 pm

Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295

VanTheNewMan wrote:
wanting to pick up some bathroom tiles and not wanting to put weight onto the air suspension

Why not?

The End

3rd Apr 2011 6:55 pm

simoniz

Member Since: 28 Oct 2007
Location: The green green grass of home!!!!!
Posts: 3755

Had 50 breeze blocks in mine and the air suspension took it in its stride no trouble - adjusted level within seconds of starting up once loaded.

Over the many LR's i have had the more you load them the better they perform.

3rd Apr 2011 7:13 pm

maplecottage

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

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

VanTheNewMan wrote:
..... I just thought that it was all part of one kit but obviously not.....

Seems it can be a combination of things - mine came with the bar but no electrics

TLO soon sorted though - 13 pin plug in kit, 1/2 hour work and bobs your uncle

Steve

4th Apr 2011 8:58 am

J@mes

Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547

2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Corris Grey

I've had 20 bags of slate in the back of mine, so 500KG. I wouldn't worry! 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone

4th Apr 2011 9:32 am

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