Help - D3 Tow bars and Trailer braking modules

[ibbertson]

Hi All,

i am trying to find someone that will fit the cable harness and trailer braking module for a D3.
I have tried ARB in Capalaba in QLD and they won't do it as they heard of the cable loom causing problems with the other electronics on the D3.

I did phone up the Landrover Dealership in Brissie and the service guy says we can do it no problem but it be around $1100 with me still supplying the module. ( I asked him to repeat that as i thought i must of misheard him).

Any D3 owners around Brisse or the gold coast that can point me in the right direction?

Also where can i source a towball piece that is higher than the standard LR one as its way to low for the double axle trailer i want to tow around for work.

The D3 i have purchased does seem to have various cable looms added and talking to the dealer i bought it off has had some mods done to it.
As it does have a second battery fitted into it which i found mounted on the left hand side of the engine.

I need to find some one who can work out what looms are there and what they are for and what i require to get the trailer braking module installed (might even be there as i don't know what i should be looking at to check)
Thanks

Ibbertson

[seano87]

No idea about the trailer braking, but re: the tow bar, search this forum for Mitchell Bros tow hitch. It has been discussed many times before and the Mitchell Bros seems to be a well regarded solution to the very low genuine LR option.

Seano

[Bushwanderer]

Hi ibbetson,
I took sniegy's instructions
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-zone/51...red-photo.html
to my auto electrician (as he hadn't wired one for a D3 before).

It has worked flawlessly.

Subsequently, Catweasel has stated that the diode isn't necessary, but I don't know if different wiring is required.

I also recommend the Mitchell Bros hitch.

HTH,
Peter

[bobzed57]

Not much good to you, but my auto elec here in Canberra did a great job on the trailer brake controller, so they're out there.

+2 for the Mitch hitch. Took my camper for one lap around the block with the OEM hitch and I knew it had to go.

Cheers

[Timj]

Hi Ibbertson,

Which dealer did you talk to? I got mine done by Southside (they still have the service dept even though there is no sales yard). Even though they are supposed to be part of the Austral group they seem to be a little different and better than Austral. I think the cost was around $600 with me providing the Prodigy. Still expensive but since it involves pulling trim out to lay the cables I figured it was worth getting them to do it.

TimJ.

[Timj]

And a vote for the Mitchell Brothers Hitch as well. According to their web site British Offroad now stock the MBH though they are up at Forest Glen.

TimJ.

[MitchellBros4x4]

Caver D3 here.

Mitchell Bros has a few distributors.
Ring Aaron and ask for the one nearest you.
They should be able to install too.

[rmp]

Just get the Mitch Hitch, it's the best. LR should adopt it as their own.

[ozscott]

Redlands 4WD Centre in Capalaba did one recently - took a while to sort but I understand that they have it now.

Cheers

[shining]

Just ordered one from there (British Off Road) myself. They are very good with postage (and the occassional return) I am in central NSW and recommend them highly as a supplier.