Will a 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE come with a tow bar and electrics? Am i right in thinking i just need to buy the detachable ball?

Thanks

Lee

You need detachable towbar and electrics unless previous owner fitted them  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

muddywheels wrote:

You need detachable towbar and electrics unless previous owner fitted them

Just done a search and you may need activation http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic27033....w+electric

Look behind the bumper cover - some owners keep the tow bar to sell or use on next LR but leave the electrics

TB FS on Disco http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic84219.html  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

You need to check behind the towing cover in the rear bumper. Mine didn't have the tow ball (I guess he kept it for his next one) but the electrics were fitted. Tow balls can be had reasonably cheaply from the usual suspects... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

muddywheels wrote:

Just done a search and you may need activation http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic27033....w+electric

Look behind the bumper cover - some owners keep the tow bar to sell or use on next LR but leave the electrics

TB FS on Disco http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic84219.html

I purchased the electrics from a Land Rover Specialist and they told me they would 100% not work without activation, they wanted to charge £50 + VAT for activation!! So glad i never paid it as low and behold they work perfectly!!

They also wanted £150 to fit them! I fitted them in an hour!....Fairplay some dealers / specialists do try it on!

Glad you got sorted

I initially thought RRS did not need activation but then read the post I sent you so was not sure  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

muddywheels wrote:

Glad you got sorted

I initially thought RRS did not need activation but then read the post I sent you so was not sure

Thanks for your help mate

The electrics on a 2008 require more removal than a 2013MY car (the later cars its a connector behind the bumper, earlier cars you have to go further into the car behind the trim)

On my 2011 and 13 cars, whilst you have to activate them for the FEATURES (reversing sensors cancel, tow assist etc), the standard features (lights) work on there own straight away...thats not to say earlier cars are the same. Mike

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Earlier cars will work no problem just by connecting the electrics. If you enable them, then it will stop the car automatically going into off road height if you select the relevant terrain response setting and have something connected. Fo almost all owners it will make no difference to your use.  Bodsys Brake Bible
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muddywheels wrote:

Glad you got sorted

I initially thought RRS did not need activation but then read the post I sent you so was not sure

The reverse sensors only disable when towing if the software updated - alternative is to manually disable "P" button (rh side next to Hazard warning on mine) when you are hitched and reversing like I used to on the FL1

muddywheels wrote:

The reverse sensors only disable when towing if the software updated - alternative is to manually disable "P" button when you are hitched and reversing like I used to on the FL1

I might take the boot side trim off and disconnect the tow bar electrics and see if the sensors work again as it might be something in the wiring making the sensors not work