swp965
Member Since: 23 Jul 2013
Location: Wigan
Posts: 17
  
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Hi All
Im specifiying my disco today and i want a tow bar and electrics to tow a uk caravan.
Is is cheaper to go aftermarket, im sure ive seen swan necks for sale on here: and im sure ive read that all discoveries come from the factory with the wiring loom in place and only needs minor connections to commsion.
Any advice would be appreciated?
Oh yeah while im asking, do i need N&S Type or 13 PIN?
Many thanks
Ste Parky
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 30th Oct 2013 10:02 am |
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Ted Newman
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 840
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We had ours done as part of the original order and we had the swan neck plus 13 pin connector - how much do you save overall for an aftermarket job? Not worth the hassle in my opinion.  LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
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| 30th Oct 2013 10:12 am |
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bammmy
Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 138
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Hi,
I bought my brand new genuine twin electrics and tow bar for under £120 off flea bay, took 1/2 an hour to fit electrics, then you have to get it switched on for around £30. So looking at around £150 all in. I believe supplied and fitted is around £550, it's a fair saving.
To clinch the deal would the dealer throw it in or do a deal to get the sale?
Regarding the pin choice, I believe it's relative to the age of what your going to tow, the newer is the 13 pin choice, the older is the 7 pin.
It's your choice 
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| 30th Oct 2013 10:59 am |
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petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
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If you have it factory fitted its covered by the 3 year warranty Peter
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| 30th Oct 2013 11:26 am |
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Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
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My local LR garage charged me £50 to enable the electrics.
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| 30th Oct 2013 12:24 pm |
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Brian_DL13
Member Since: 25 Aug 2013
Location: Teesdale
Posts: 1418
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Mine (Team Valley Landrover) charged me £0.00 when done at a service.
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| 28th Nov 2013 9:44 pm |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
 
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Not worth the hassle in my opinion get it done at the start
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| 28th Nov 2013 9:45 pm |
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Washwipe
Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169
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petersw wrote:If you have it factory fitted its covered by the 3 year warranty
I believe if the Dealer fits the accessories within one month or 1000 miles you get three years warranty 
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| 28th Nov 2013 10:10 pm |
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