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Woolygill
 


Member Since: 22 Jun 2014
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
Bike carrier for disco 3

I have just bought a second hand genuine LR bike carrier. It has all the brakets with it but try as I might, I have removed the plastic cover on rear bumper to reveal a large towing eye and nothing that seems to allow me to connect the bike carrier. The two holes in bracket attached to LR do not line up with the two holes on the bike carrier bracket. Do I need another piece of kit in order to attach my bike carrier? Sad
  
Post #152085727th Aug 2015 6:50 pm
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sean 471
 


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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 Pursuit LE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

You need a fixed towbar.
  
Post #152086527th Aug 2015 7:03 pm
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stephenw46
 


Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
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I've got the same bike carrier & ive got a fixed tow but just a word of advise if you tow a caravan like me make sure you get a extra spacer or the caravan hitch won't fit
  
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sean 471
 


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As above you will need a spacer but they are only a fiver
  
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DrLex
 


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It's also a bit poor, as it blocks the tailgate from opening - I suspect it's the same part as the one for the D2; the 'kink' shaped to account for the spare wheel mount.
Used mine twice in ten years; really should disinter it from the garage and sell it.
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sean 471
 


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It's a bit cumbersome as above but solid and at least youbknownits going nowhere you don't want it to.
  
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Woolygill
 


Member Since: 22 Jun 2014
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Thanks all for advice. Gutted! Mad Thought I was getting a cheap way to suspend the bikes outside the car giving full luggage room on French trip.
Ill try and find a cheap tow bar to attach. Is this something I can attach myself? Looks like a big triangular steel structure. Does it need welding or just easy to bolt underneath? Any help appreciated. Graham
  
Post #15230461st Sep 2015 5:14 pm
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stephenw46
 


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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

How old is the car I had a new x member & fixed tow bar fitted for free by Landrover on my 57 plate
  
Post #152799011th Sep 2015 9:06 pm
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Woolygill
 


Member Since: 22 Jun 2014
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Really?! How did you manage that? My disco 3 is the HSE auto 05 plate.
Any info would be much appreciated.
  
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maplecottage
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Towbar recall checks if you haven't had a letter yet, you should in the near future.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic121876.html?highlight=towbar

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galwaygreen
 


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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Graphite LE Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

get in touch with your local dealer for a towball check
  
Post #153105917th Sep 2015 5:09 pm
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