2013 D4 Information

Hi Geoff,

The maximum ball weight for Australian D3's and D4 models is 350kg, not 150 kg. Mind you that is reliant on you not loading the D4 up to its max carrying weight though just like it would be with any vehicle.

That is unless LR have just decided to make sure no grey nomad will ever buy a new Disco ever again.

Still having said that if I was going to buy a new D4 I would now be asking for written clarification on the max ball weight and what is stated on their website to be on the safe side re insurance etc.

cheers,
Terry

The manual states 150kgs (350kgs Australia only).
Mitch hitch gives more comfort....atleast in my mind.
Brett.....

Thanks guys,

It just always makes me nervous when I see contradicting information on manufactures websites, particularly as there was no caveat to Australian registered vehicles.

I'm looking towards next year when my current lease expires on my NT Pajero and hoping the D4 will be as reliable as the Paj has been.

Cheers
Geoff

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Originally Posted by discotwinturbo

The manual states 150kgs (350kgs Australia only).
Mitch hitch gives more comfort....atleast in my mind.
Brett.....

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How does that work? That's legalities in different countrys Vs differences in cars?

I'm only guessing here, but it could very well be the tow hitch. I still have my European hitch (the hook type) and it's rated to 150kgs. The Aus square hitch assembly is probably the bit rated to 350kgs.

Personally, I think 350kgs ball weight is bonkers, but then that's just me. I'm used to boats/caravans that I could lift the hitch, so 100ish kgs.

That's exactly correct Mike.

The one you have "donkey d**k" is rated as the manual states at 150kg,
But our ADR's stipulate that we must have a square style hitch & to be rated at approx10% of the load hence why we have 350kg.

Cheers

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In August this year I towed a friends trailer (he makes trailers for a living and he built trailers also in the uk) which weighed 2.5 tonne, and was 120kgs on the rear of the disco. This was the smoothest 2.5 tonne trailer I have ever towed. No wallowing from the disco when compared to my 2.5 tonne offroad camper (230kgs), and 3.5 tonne (335kgs) horse float.
He said that our trailer manufacturers here don't know how to balance trailers.
Maybe our trailer manufacturers should follow the European line of 5% ball weight? Maybe more weight should mean less swaying, but did not find that with his trailer.
Brett...

After being told by the dealership I didn't have to make up my mind until mid-Dec, and they will call us in for that, when I tried to add on keyless entry to the options list, was told the lock in date was 5 Dec. Funny thing is when we went through the interior options on Saturday last (8th, when we went in on our own accord as we had other errands in Artarmon), wasn't told about it, and was in fact told today that those options went through fine, but can't add keyless entry (which I had requested on Monday (10th).

I'm now wondering if I should push the point, as that's breach of a verbal agreement, and get my deposit back, and walk to another dealership.

I would walk to another dealer if they won't budge. Alto need to wake up. The new manager is a poor reflection on the LR brand. :mad:
They lost out on the Northern Beaches franchise. Buckles have got it.

Is Northern Beaches or Alexandria the better alternative? They would both be equidistant for me.

Edit: There doesn't seem to be a listing for Northern Beaches.