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Clemmo

Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
Location: Mile Oak
Posts: 1327

I agree with the above and think the D250 is a more than adequate power plant.
The stop start functionality is a dream

I would treat yourself to the deployable tow bar …I hate “detachable”
Sometime I deploy mine just because I can

Clemmo

22nd May 2023 6:00pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1472

Chris S wrote:
Hi, thanks for your comments, it’s the wife’s car and she has early starts, in the winter she likes a warm car all defrosted before getting into it. I couldn’t find the option for a fixed multi height tow bar, that’s what we use now on the discovery.

Ah. I thought it was the ionisation thingy you were talking about. I have the climate thing on my app. Works a treat but thought it came standard. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

22nd May 2023 7:08pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2787

Definitely get the proper fixed towbar, the detachable one is rubbish.

22nd May 2023 8:24pm

mf7480

Member Since: 14 Jun 2021
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 94

Why do you say that? I was apprehensive about the detachable as we do a lot of very heavy towing and the fixed wasn’t available when we ordered, but we’ve had no hassle at all. It’s still got zero play in it after 2 years work.

22nd May 2023 9:36pm

Hairy Dan

Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
Location: NW Durham
Posts: 1448

1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Chawton White

Re: IID Tool

Chris S wrote:
I have a IID Toll for the discovery, I take it I would have to invest in a new one for the defender.

Tanks in advance

Chris.

If your IIDTool is a BT (Gen 3) you will just need to do a change of vehicle with GAP

Cheers Ian
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22nd May 2023 9:45pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2787

mf7480 wrote:
Why do you say that? I was apprehensive about the detachable as we do a lot of very heavy towing and the fixed wasn’t available when we ordered, but we’ve had no hassle at all. It’s still got zero play in it after 2 years work.

Because the receiver rusts within a year or so, meaning the tow ball section won’t locate properly without a hammer. The replacement (under warranty) did the same in one winter, so I bought a fixed one instead.

23rd May 2023 4:44am

mf7480

Member Since: 14 Jun 2021
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 94

Fair enough, not a problem I’d come across but I covered the receiver and socket in grease the first time I used it, and never took it off again.

23rd May 2023 7:02am

Chris S

Member Since: 22 May 2023
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 43

Re: IID Tool

Hairy Dan wrote:
Chris S wrote:
I have a IID Toll for the discovery, I take it I would have to invest in a new one for the defender.

Tanks in advance

Chris.

If your IIDTool is a BT (Gen 3) you will just need to do a change of vehicle with GAP

I have a Gen 2, I believe I can do a trade in for a Gen 3 along with some ££

23rd May 2023 9:13am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3532

Retroanaconda wrote:
mf7480 wrote:
Why do you say that? I was apprehensive about the detachable as we do a lot of very heavy towing and the fixed wasn’t available when we ordered, but we’ve had no hassle at all. It’s still got zero play in it after 2 years work.

Because the receiver rusts within a year or so, meaning the tow ball section won’t locate properly without a hammer. The replacement (under warranty) did the same in one winter, so I bought a fixed one instead.

An occasional spray with WD-40 or similar prevents this happening

23rd May 2023 11:28am

stevemfr

Member Since: 18 Sep 2022
Location: Strasbpurg
Posts: 166

Re: IID Tool

Chris S wrote:
Hairy Dan wrote:
Chris S wrote:
I have a IID Toll for the discovery, I take it I would have to invest in a new one for the defender.

Tanks in advance

Chris.

If your IIDTool is a BT (Gen 3) you will just need to do a change of vehicle with GAP

I have a Gen 2, I believe I can do a trade in for a Gen 3 along with some ££

Yes, just contact us. We will do a partial exchange. https://www.gap-diagnostic.com/shop/exchange/

Brakes on the D300 can be modified to fit 18's (smaller rear calipers). But unless you are towing a heavy un-braked trailer or towing through mountains regularly, I can't imagine that the D250's brakes won't suffice.

RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr,
P38, and 2 L322s,
2 FL1s and a L663 on the way

23rd May 2023 3:41pm

Chris S

Member Since: 22 May 2023
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 43

Thanks for all the advice/ information, I have revisited my build and gone for a D250 with more toys and it still came out cheaper than the D300 I originally was looking at.

23rd May 2023 4:57pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2787

lightning wrote:
Retroanaconda wrote:
Because the receiver rusts within a year or so, meaning the tow ball section won’t locate properly without a hammer. The replacement (under warranty) did the same in one winter, so I bought a fixed one instead.

An occasional spray with WD-40 or similar prevents this happening

Sadly not, tried that as well as grease etc. but both the original and replacement are rusted. Too much road salt.

24th May 2023 9:16am

Chris S

Member Since: 22 May 2023
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 43

Retroanaconda wrote:
Definitely get the proper fixed towbar, the detachable one is rubbish.

What towbar would you recommend, I would prefer a multi height?

24th May 2023 4:50pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2787

The genuine one is probably the best option:

https://accessories.landrover.com/gb/en/la...-pre-23my/

I’ve got an aftermarket one which looks pretty good and is much cheaper, but obviously I’ll need to install it myself. Because I have an existing genuine towbar I can reuse the electrics from it and avoid the hassle of integrating an aftermarket harness into the vehicle systems, which is the main issue with non-LR towbars.

24th May 2023 6:01pm

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 3532

Retroanaconda wrote:
lightning wrote:
Retroanaconda wrote:
Because the receiver rusts within a year or so, meaning the tow ball section won’t locate properly without a hammer. The replacement (under warranty) did the same in one winter, so I bought a fixed one instead.

An occasional spray with WD-40 or similar prevents this happening

Sadly not, tried that as well as grease etc. but both the original and replacement are rusted. Too much road salt.

Which part rusts exactly? l will keep an eye on it.

24th May 2023 8:30pm

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