Thread: Disco 3 tow hitch install, reversing sensors always on

Originally Posted by Tombie

So is the one the OP has fitted.

Agreed. Just making another plus point for the factory hitch

Originally Posted by John_D2

I remove mine between uses as it hits my driveway. No sensory issues when it’s in tho

You're right sorry. Mine are when the Hayman Reese Trailer Hitch tongue is in the receiver. The receiver itself is fine.

While we’re talking about receivers. Where do u store the tongue when it’s not in use? I’ve worked out where the green bit goes just not the tongue

Originally Posted by John_D2

While we’re talking about receivers. Where do u store the tongue when it’s not in use? I’ve worked out where the green bit goes just not the tongue

Should be a bag for the tongue. With a clip to attach it to one of the 4 tie down points in the back.

I strap my tongue onto the foam hitch block behind the left rear panel.

Originally Posted by arejaybee

Thanks for the quick replies and reversing sensor solution, will do that now.
Sounds like getting one of the slot in tow solutions is the go so I can easily remove when not using, will have a search around second hand.
Likely be selling this heavier duty one once I do find something.

No, No, No

Stay with what you have now got - I have the Mitchell Bros Hitch which is similar to what you have - what you have now is the best option.

If you go an original D3 hitch you will have issues anywhere offroad with it hanging down so low - it is called the plough for a reason. The D4 hitch is better but still hangs down and is hard to find second hand and generally expensive. Oh and by the way this item:
"My car did not have any tow hook or anything present when I bought it, am I right in understanding they came factory with a tow hook like this?
Towing hook assembly | KNB500070 - Land Rover

Is not Australian spec and is not legal - you need an Aussie spec version which is 2 piece and complianced.

This is mine - no reversing sensor alarms with the covers like I listed above - the inner sensor still work OK when shielded.

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Originally Posted by 101RRS

No, No, No

Stay with what you have now got - I have the Mitchell Bros Hitch which is similar to what you have - what you have now is the best option.

If you go an original D3 hitch you will have issues anywhere offroad with it hanging down so low - it is called the plough for a reason. The D4 hitch is better but still hangs down and is hard to find second hand and generally expensive. Oh and by the way this item:
"My car did not have any tow hook or anything present when I bought it, am I right in understanding they came factory with a tow hook like this?
Towing hook assembly | KNB500070 - Land Rover

Is not Australian spec and is not legal - you need an Aussie spec version which is 2 piece and complianced.

This is mine - no reversing sensor alarms with the covers like I listed above - the inner sensor still work OK when shielded.

IMG_0327.jpgIMG_0458.jpg

Thanks for that 101RRS. I have already added the clear covers for the sensors, I think I might try cutting a little more off as the sensors do work, but I have to be a lot closer to an object before they start beeping now, not as useful.

Hm 🤔

Did you cut the factory cover in to two pieces so that you could hide the plugs and cavity? Looks tidy.

I just so rarely ever tow that the removable one is a lot more attractive to me.

Originally Posted by arejaybee

Thanks for that 101RRS. I have already added the clear covers for the sensors, I think I might try cutting a little more off as the sensors do work, but I have to be a lot closer to an object before they start beeping now, not as useful.

Hm

Did you cut the factory cover in to two pieces so that you could hide the plugs and cavity? Looks tidy.

I just so rarely ever tow that the removable one is a lot more attractive to me.

You’ll stop noticing it in a week or 2