Help and Advice needed

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I was looking at this
carsales.com.au

and it has a few extras,, should I see more speakers in the doors if it has a "Premium" sound system?

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That looks a very tidy example.
As Tote says, (even though the ad says Premium surround sound system ) there should be badging on the speakers if it is a meridian. Meridian Surround (19 Speakers) was $2900 option, and (as Geedublya mentions) Meridian Reference was $13,600 (25 speakers). There is also a good writeup of upgrading from the base system to Meridian Surround at 2014 RRS: Upgrading Base Sound System to Meridian System | RangeRovers.net Forum , including part numbers... it is something that can be done if you are up to it, and if the car ticks all the other boxes.....

Regarding the hitch, I have the standard towbar hitch on mine. For a while I had a Jayco expanda outback. fitted perfectly ( you have to take off the plastic cover around the towbar.) That was a standard ball hitch, next time I will go for something a bit more 4wd-ish, like a D035. I'm sure others can chime in with their experiences too.

As for things to check, also check rear diff pinion seal for leaks.

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Originally Posted by Geedublya

check the transfer case by going driving on a loose surface while performing tight turns. There shouldn't be any banging come from the front end after that.

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It should have said drive in low range.

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Help needed!

(or, if you like,, God help me-- [wink11] )

Soon enough I will be in the market for a L494 SDV8, preferably not dynamic, preferably not white, preferably still on 20's ?, preferably with panorama roof,
Much interest will be shown to cars with better Meridan sound systems.

Kays and year open to negotiation. Limit to $85Kish please.
Car will be 24/7 tug for caravan. No home address planned.
Purchase around March,, hopefully.


Links and advice ( especially on year Vs kays ) Welcome!!

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2015,2016 models come with larger fuel tank due to no add blue. I have the vehicle that you have specked and think you are right on for towing, I have just started setting mine up. 20 inch wheels are easy to buy , I have two sets , 22 and 20 and just swap when I want to head for the scrub.

Thanks Bails,,
I reckon it will be a 15 or 16..

From redbook research the MY 17 (released halfway through 2016) also did not have adblue and retained the 105Lt tank. The next release was the MY 18 which went back to 86 litres to accomodate the adblue tank.

My 17 TDV8 redbook.com.au

MY 18 TDV8 redbook.com.au

Scroll down to fuel and it has the tank capacity, there was no my 17.5 according to redbook.

Regards,
Tote

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Originally Posted by Tote

From redbook research the MY 17 (released halfway through 2016) also did not have adblue and retained the 105Lt tank. The next release was the MY 18 which went back to 86 litres to accomodate the adblue tank.

My 17 TDV8 redbook.com.au

MY 18 TDV8 redbook.com.au

Scroll down to fuel and it has the tank capacity, there was no my 17.5 according to redbook.

Regards,
Tote

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Hmm... the actual MY17 brochure begs to differ. See extract page attached.

Dang,, found a '17 that was suitable,, I might live with adblue if the car had the FF Meridan system.. [bigwhistle]
and wasnt WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
:soapbox::soapbox::soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:

[bigrolf]

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Dang,, found a '17 that was suitable,, I might live with adblue if the car had the FF Meridan system.. [bigwhistle]
and wasnt WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
:soapbox::soapbox::soapbox::soapbox::soapbox:

[bigrolf]

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Patience is a virtue [smilebigeye] I was looking from March until October.....(and not seriously looking for about 6 months before that)

Regards,
Tote

Do these things lower at speed? and can you stop it?
also, does anyone actually use the access level? and can it be set to auto when the doors are open?

or better yet have a link to an on-line owners manual? [bighmmm][bigrolf]

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Do these things lower at speed? and can you stop it?
also, does anyone actually use the access level? and can it be set to auto when the doors are open?

or better yet have a link to an on-line owners manual? [bighmmm][bigrolf]

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Hi Pedro,

Without looking at the owners manual, yes they lower at speed, but at a more sensible one than D3's 80KM/H rings a bell
No you can't stop it but with a Gap tool you can program each height to your liking if you want to.
I've used access level for my mum to get in and out but generally at normal height its not necessary. You can't to my knowledge set the suspension to drop when you open the doors but deployable side steps are an option.

If you go to topix and register Home | TOPIx You can access all the owners manual for free, you do need to register though. You also get access to a few other bits like service schedules and accessory fitting instructions. 2016+ manuals are available at https://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/

Regards,
Tote