Thread: 2014 Discovery

Originally Posted by Graeme

From your later pic of your StoneStomper bar your towbar insert seems to be upside down which would make it so low.

As the stomper fits on to the shaft it would not matter which way the insert (ie trailer ball mount - TBM) is inserted, there still would be a gap. I have the TBM inverted in the second picture. Unfortunately it is not that clear.

Richard

Originally Posted by Blue C

Hi Richard
I am thinking of trying the standard hitch for my MY14 D4 (due end April)at least initially as I want to try and keep the rear sensors working and with (future) rear wheel carrier and Mitch hitch that is near on impossible. I also have the stone stomper with my D3 + camper and so would be very interested to see your pictures. I also agree Christian provides great service- he fitted my stone stomper at home on Xmas Eve several yrs ago! Regards, David

David,
I sent you a pm.

Richard

I finally got to try out the trailer ball mount (TBM) today with the standard LR hitch.

Because I have had to get a trailer ball mount with a significant rise I am finding the reverse sensors are going off. I haven't found which one and I can just switch the sound off it still is a pain. I think this is better than covering the sensor as other have done as it is only an issue when I want to tow and the TBM is in.

On another note:
It appears that the front sensors for the MY14 have moved a bit (according to the sale man). I am unsure about the back. I contacted both Opposite Lock and Kaymar to see if their spare wheel carriers will cause sensor problems.

OL said they do.
Kaymar said they have not seen a MY14 Discovery.

Richard

I would recommend that any MY14 disco owners who plan to get an ARB bull bar installed to contact them first. In fact any bull bar company

As the front of the MY 14 has changed the sensors and headlight washers do not line up. I had this confirmed by ARB.

This is probably why the dealers were told to not install the LR bar on the MY14

Richard

Surely it is only a matter of time before they have one! Boss just got a new Playdo - Silly man and said that ARB haven't got a bar for that either yet.

Originally Posted by Mungus

Surely it is only a matter of time before they have one! Boss just got a new Playdo - Silly man and said that ARB haven't got a bar for that either yet.

Agree

Hi all just thought I'd relate the most disappointing event in my time as a Disco 4 2011 owner. On our way back home from a great weekend in Melbourne last Monday we were cruising along the freeway with no hint of any problems in my recently out of warranty 2011 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6.
I had just passed another vehicle, so was in the right lane, when there was a slight shudder and the Disco lost all power. I quickly indicated left so I could coast to a safe section off to the left shoulder of the freeway.
I don't know whether I had a premonition of this happening but in December I had purchased a 2 year extended warranty from LR Morwell for $3k.
Having this warranty in place meant I was able to ring Roadside assist to flatbed the Disco to the dealer at Morwell and order a hire car.
On Wed the worst was confirmed that my Discovery had a broken crankshaft. This was extremely disappointing as we recently sold our FPV as we thought we would only need one car in our retirement, little did we know!
I am in the process of extending the car hire as the Disco probably won't be repaired until the end of March.
The claim itself is still in progress so hopefully there will be no issues.
This post is for the information of any Disco owner who's vehicle is approaching warranty expiry, you should seriously consider the extension as it protects you for a further 100,000kms if you intend keeping the vehicle. If you decide to sell you should ask for a higher price as it will give the purchaser peace of mind as the warranty is transferable.
I hope this post is helpful to you guys, I'll keep you up to date on the claim and how it's handled.

Originally Posted by Disco4shaw

Hi all just thought I'd relate the most disappointing event in my time as a Disco 4 2011 owner. On our way back home from a great weekend in Melbourne last Monday we were cruising along the freeway with no hint of any problems in my recently out of warranty 2011 Discovery 4 HSE TDV6.
I had just passed another vehicle, so was in the right lane, when there was a slight shudder and the Disco lost all power. I quickly indicated left so I could coast to a safe section off to the left shoulder of the freeway.
I don't know whether I had a premonition of this happening but in December I had purchased a 2 year extended warranty from LR Morwell for $3k.
Having this warranty in place meant I was able to ring Roadside assist to flatbed the Disco to the dealer at Morwell and order a hire car.
On Wed the worst was confirmed that my Discovery had a broken crankshaft. This was extremely disappointing as we recently sold our FPV as we thought we would only need one car in our retirement, little did we know!
I am in the process of extending the car hire as the Disco probably won't be repaired until the end of March.
The claim itself is still in progress so hopefully there will be no issues.
This post is for the information of any Disco owner who's vehicle is approaching warranty expiry, you should seriously consider the extension as it protects you for a further 100,000kms if you intend keeping the vehicle. If you decide to sell you should ask for a higher price as it will give the purchaser peace of mind as the warranty is transferable.
I hope this post is helpful to you guys, I'll keep you up to date on the claim and how it's handled.

Wow, first I have have read on this happening to a 3.0 litre engine - that is a concern. I got the extended warranty on mine too - peace of mind is worth every penny.

I hope it gets sorted out with minimal fuss.