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Swap Detachable to Fixed Tow Bar
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D4mation
 


Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4
Swap Detachable to Fixed Tow Bar

When I ordered my D4 I specified a factory fitted detachable, mostly because I didn't want to knock me shins when pottering about at the back of the car. I forgot about the split tailgate which means your legs are well removed from the tow ball.
I would now like to carry bikes on the tow hitch whilst tugging my caravan and I believe the only way is to get a fixed tow bar. How do these fix to the chassis (do they use the female part of the detachable), and is it a straight forward swap. I assume I won't have to mess about with the electrics. Would you recommend a fixed or adjustable height towbar ?
Also, what bike carrier would you recommend - I would need to easily get to the back of the car when pitching up with the caravan. MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand  
Post #96970326th Aug 2012 12:57 pm
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gseum
 


Member Since: 15 Feb 2010
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Germany 2010 LR4 5.0 V8 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverLR4

Hi,

it is the same "female" part, which is always mounted in the cars, for the multiple height tow bar. In Land Rovers owner system Topix you can find the install instructions in the owner section:
http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix

Here the instructions link (probably in German):
https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/c...;id=188748

Greetings
gseum Discovery 4/LR4 HSE 5.0 V8 MY2010 // Volvo XC60 II T8 Inscription Fusion Red MY2020 // Hyundai Kona Electric Trend MY2020 // Bürstner TravelVan 620G MY2020  
Post #97116429th Aug 2012 8:43 pm
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DerbyshireDisco
 


Member Since: 12 Mar 2012
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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

I have used a 2 bike Thule carrier on a Freelander 2 with detachable Towbar so can't see why it wouldn't work on a D4 with a detachable one. Displaced Yorkshireman.
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Post #97119229th Aug 2012 9:40 pm
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D4mation
 


Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

gseum wrote:
Hi,

it is the same "female" part, which is always mounted in the cars, for the multiple height tow bar.
gseum


Cheers for the links - just what I was looking for.
Having just researched suitable bike carriers on the web Maxxraxx seem to do one that attaches to a swan-neck detachable AND still leaves the towball free, so I'll get in touch with them to see whether it's compatible with an AL-KO hitch head. MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand  
Post #97127930th Aug 2012 10:02 am
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Dexter
 


Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
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The MaxxRaxx / Disco swan neck towbar set up is not compatible unfortunately. I changed my detachable for a fixed bar to allow me to use the MaxxRaxx whilst towing.

Dex[/quote]  
Post #97128930th Aug 2012 10:36 am
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Barn1e
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

MaxxRaxx on my fixed tow bar gets my vote. Served us well over last 7 years and bikes did not foul on the caravan. 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.  
Post #97129930th Aug 2012 11:14 am
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JDB
 


Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

I have a spare fixed towbar sat in the garage if you are after one - can email pics tonight if needed.  
Post #97131330th Aug 2012 12:06 pm
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D4mation
 


Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Ipanema SandDiscovery 4

JDB wrote:
I have a spare fixed towbar sat in the garage if you are after one - can email pics tonight if needed.


Thanks for the offer. I'm off on holiday at the weekend towing my tintent to Spain for a couple of months but I've made a note to get in touch with you at the end of October to see if it's still available. MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand  
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