Thread: Help me build up my D4 for touring!

I got a tow Pro supplied and installed on the Gold Coast for $650 .

Cheers
Lucas.

Originally Posted by Bush_TM

How much would you expect to pay to have the redarc brake controlled installed? Unless I misheard, I believe the LR guy said $1400!!!

Wayne, that's high. I paid around $800 supply & install in January at an independent but I was also quoted $950 by a dealer. I went independent because it was more convenient at the time and wasn't 100% happy. Dealer quote was from Sunshine Coast. Lucas' $650 is a bargain!

Regards,
Scott

Hey mate,

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...19#post2380719

Have a look at my D3 tourer build thread... I seem to be heading the way your planning on going. My drawers are just a little too high however I don't like putting big stuff on top of them, so they are probably about right for me.

I need to have a proper read of this thread when I get home from work, I'm also having issues hooking up a camper trailer with LED tail lights.

I'm also looking at getting a Nanocom Evolution over the IID Tool - however you could go the IID Tool for lifting your suspension and save the money on LLAMS, however I like having the dial right there in front of me ready to change - you will use it a lot more if it's easy to use. And I like to drop it back to standard height for the flat stretches in between the bumpy stuff!

Originally Posted by LRD414

Wayne, that's high. I paid around $800 supply & install in January at an independent but I was also quoted $950 by a dealer. I went independent because it was more convenient at the time and wasn't 100% happy. Dealer quote was from Sunshine Coast. Lucas' $650 is a bargain!

Regards,
Scott

Yeah mate I know ! When he Gave me the quote I thought it was controller only, I got him to do it straight away.

Cheers
Lucas

Originally Posted by Bush_TM

Hi guys,

How much would you expect to pay to have the redarc brake controlled installed? Unless I misheard, I believe the LR guy said $1400!!!


Cheers!
Wayne

My dealer quoted me about $700, but when I bought the controller, the price did not go down!! I wanted the dealer to do it, in case of an accident.

It would be cheaper labour wise, to have the Traxide battery system and the brake controller installed at the same time. Sometimes if the installer buys the gear, you can save.

With a LR dealer, get a written (or emailed) quote. Or if verbal, email to confirm all the costs and what you are getting. There are several Traxide battery systems, and also, different batteries.

IMO the electrical capacity of cable for the traxide system, from the auxiliary battery to the rear of the vehicle, for going to the trailer to charge the trailer batteries, needs to be a decent cable. It worried me that the LR dealer would use the Traxide supplied cable as its not easy to thread.

Also if your going to have a camera on a trailer, then that also could be wired along with the Traxide etc.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Trailer light also confirms acknowledgement that the computer recognises a trailer is connected and will change shift mapping and TR programs to suit.

It does not change the Trailer Stability

OK ... the Australian Off Road forum (who make various types of camper trailers and vans) have said on their site that it makes no difference. IMO their units - the trailers - should have a device to trigger vehicles like the Disco.

But since it does make a difference, it looks like I am going to have to buy a 25watt globe and light and put in into one of the indicator circuits on the trailer. I understand that would do the job.

One of the funny thing about about Land Rover is the brake system ... evidently, Land Rover don't approve any system. I rang Land Rover about that issue, before I took delivery of my D4. They said that the D4 can handle 3.5 tonne behind it - without auxiliary brakes. I said how can you say that, when its illegal to tow over 750 kg without auxiliary brakes fitted? And that therefor, Land Rover should approve 3rd party brake controllers. Or at least, on of their own ... but essentially, they apologised but just said that is how it is!!!

Hence, I thought it makes sense to get the brake controller installed by an LR dealer.

I recently had a P3 controller & Anderson plug installed ( install only) for about $860. on the Gold Coast. local Auto elec & top job

Originally Posted by Reddahaydn

Hey mate,

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...19#post2380719...
I'm also looking at getting a Nanocom Evolution over the IID Tool - however you could go the IID Tool for lifting your suspension and save the money on LLAMS, however I like having the dial right there in front of me ready to change - you will use it a lot more if it's easy to use. And I like to drop it back to standard height for the flat stretches in between the bumpy stuff!

I think I'll get LLAMS, although are their warranty issues with it?

I like to lower the vehicle for people to get in and out. Also over speed bumps in town, its smoother at off road height by quite a lot. I could do a speed bump at 60KMH with LLAMS. Obviously off road it would be awesome, but then so would the GOE lift tools which are cheap and don't cost money to install.