Non OEM Hitch Choices

[BazLR3]

Hi All. I was wondering if anyone installed a hitch other than OEM. The cost is reasonable at around $150-170, they attach to the frame rails. How do they look from the back of the truck? Are there any pros/cons to installing a non OEM hitch?

Thanks.

 

[morrisdl]

CONS - If you off road, you will lose some rear departure angle clearance. You will still need the LR towing electrics to work correctly. Youll have an extra $200 burning a hole in you pocket ;-)

 

[kingfishgrapeja]

I've seen the oems around in the classified for 250 or so. I would just keep an eye out for a deal on oem.

I couldnt' wait and bought mine for 355 from here:
http://lrparts.dealerfit.com/store/land-rover-lr3-tow-hitch-receiver-prod499_7900.php

 

[gtc]

I think RoverCity.com sells the OEM hitch for ~250USD (NEW) and they had free shipping a year or so ago...

 

[Roverine]

Hi All. I was wondering if anyone installed a hitch other than OEM. The cost is reasonable at around $150-170, they attach to the frame rails. How do they look from the back of the truck? Are there any pros/cons to installing a non OEM hitch?

Thanks.

A am curious about the profile of the non-OEM hitch also. While it looks like it might slightly decrease the angle of departure off-road, it sure looks like it would not hang down as much as the OEM version for regular towing, which has been a problem for me. I can't clear the crown of my drive at the curb without dragging the OEM hitch unless I raise to off-road height.

 

[foofighter]

i've seen Curt hitches and they go for ~$130+35 shipping on the web.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic39266.html

 

[foofighter]

Curt makes a hitch for our vehicles found them for $130+35 shipping

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic39266.html

 

[beantmt]

Dang

That Curt hitch is pretty cool. I was hoping it would improve the tongue weight situation, but it only increases it to 600lbs. with a more limited towing capacity of 6,000lbs.

 

[BazLR3]

Thats exactly what I was looking for guys. I am also considering the OEM if I can fit the tow ball size I am looking for. I guess I will need to order the wiring regardless of the hitch type and I assume the OEM part is best for this. Do they come with a 4, 5 or 7 pin? My trailer has 5 pins, one extra to release the trailer brakes.