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    LR5 Release Updates?

    I feel the same way mbw. Currently loving our 2012 LR4 Lux and the functional performance that it provides us off-road, towing our relatively heavy ~6500lb camper, and daily space to handle moving kids and dogs anywhere we want to go...all in a nice driving package that is extremely solid but...
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    LR5 Release Updates?

    Thanks for the excellent photo link and comments relative to the new Discovery umbertob! The visibility and feel from behind the wheel of the LR4 is one of our favorite attributes of our current LR4 (when conducting the more mundane suburban activities, but even more so off-road where the...
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    LR5 Release Updates?

    Your thoughts are spot on Dan. This is yet another plus in the flexibility of having a truly split-tailgate. You use/used it to access your roof rack/basket and full size spare. I also use this to access our roof rack/bike rack. Extremely convenient IMO!!! Comes in especially handy in...
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    LR5 Release Updates?

    I see what you are saying regarding weight...that's makes a lot of sense depending on the options sheet. I would note that the Land Rover North America site lists the weight of the gas version as 4835lbs and the diesel version at 4916lbs, so if those specs are true, we really are talking about...
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    LR5 Release Updates?

    I've got a somewhat mixed response to the new Discovery. I like the flexibility and ease of re-configuring the 2nd and 3rd row seats. Overall styling has me saying meh, but I can see where they are going with better aerodynamics, and I will reserve final judgement until I see one in the metal...
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    low coolant in 2015 LUX

    Like several others, just had to replace the water pump on our 2012 LR4 LUX this week (47K miles). Vehicle showed low coolant minder and so I topped off coolant and monitored... It was definitely using coolant, and I also noted an irregular/intermittent sound coming from the engine compartment...
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    LR5 Release Updates?

    Great post Dan! Agree 100%...Leveling via air suspension and Weight Distribution are indeed completely different things. I simply will not tow a camper that weighs over 5000 lbs without the use of a Weight Distribution Hitch (I also like to have Anti-Sway as part of a hitch system, and I'm...
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    It's Done. LR4 is gone. Compos, OEM Hitch for sale

    Thanks Dan. Absolutely, let's stay in touch and share our experiences regarding awesome Colorado camping and off-road adventures! Like you, I'm very interested to see how the new 2017 Discovery turns out. Ok, maybe your new LC in white is not as distinctive as your Bronze LR4 was, but don't...
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    It's Done. LR4 is gone. Compos, OEM Hitch for sale

    Well Dan...Congratulations on the LC! (I had a feeling that you were heading that direction fairly strongly.) It looks great and will, no doubt, be able to serve you very well off-road (and I hope it provides you with confident towing). Your smile on that second pic indicates you are a happy...
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    Showoff Your LR4

    Looks absolutely awesome crash! Congrats and welcome to the club! Love the mods that you've already done (I'm running the same 285/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2s on my 2012 LR4 LUX, and love the combo too!...perfect on the LR4 IMO) Enjoy!
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    Suggestions On How To Sell My LR4 (Sad Day)

    Oh man Dan! :argh: I am very sorry to hear that you are seriously considering moving away from your awesome LR4, but I'm not surprised to hear you talking about moving to a Landcruiser as your next vehicle. An awesomely capable and legendary vehicle for sure...at an even higher price point...
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    LR5 Release Updates?

    The best images I've seen so far are at autoblog...most of the camo is removed in these, and I'm starting to come around to the look, even though I love the boxier styling of the current LR4.
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    Camping Trailer

    I'm running 285/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2's (these are not an LT rated tire like your BFG KO2s), so they only have a max (cold) PSI rating of 50. For the towing that I've done so far, I've been running them at 43psi in the front and 47psi in the back (so approximately 5psi higher than when...
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    Camping Trailer

    :smile: Thanks Dan...yes, the trailer is long, but it is a true ultralight, and in all my towing with the Equalizer Hitch, I've never experienced any push or sway when towing in heavy crosswinds. Specs for the Heartland Northtrail 31QBS): Dry weight 5280 lbs, Loaded weight with all of our...
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    Camping Trailer

    Awesome pics of your camping trip near Buena Vista Dan! Very interesting regarding the unnerving driving experience with the cross winds. One thing I can say about my Equalizer Hitch (even towing my very long Northtrail 31QBS), and towing in a number of poor weather conditions, including...
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    Camping Trailer

    Love your setup and your new Lance Travel Trailer Dan! Your post had me checking out the Andersen Hitch...very cool system...looking at it very quickly, I can see how it does the Weight Distribution part, but I'm not sure I understand how it does the Anti-Sway part (looks like an awesome...
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    WHEEL and TIRE DILEMMA WITH LR4's

    Your wheel tire solution looks great! I'm amazed that you were able to find a set of aftermarket wheels in the 20" size that would actually allow the clearance required by the LR4 brake calipers. Aftermarket wheels that actually work with the LR4 seem nearly impossible to find, except the...
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    Towing

    Have not had a chance to tow with it yet Chris...BUT :proud: , I finally installed the brake controller (I'm running a Tekonsha Prodigy P3) this week, and I'm ready for a test tow before we start our camping season next month! I will post an update on how it goes!!! Stay tuned!
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    Towing

    Thanks Chris. Yes, your U-Haul should be a breeze to tow but the Rhino will give you the ability to not be concerned about a heavier travel trailer someday. Will definitely post an update after I've had a chance to tow with it!
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    Towing

    Thanks very much Chris. I agree with you, the Rhino Hitch installed is a very clean setup. I received your PM, and as you suggested, thought I'd answer your questions in this thread for the benefit of the forum. :smile: You asked about installation of the Rhino Hitch and if I installed it...
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    Got rear ended..

    Very glad to hear that everyone was ok! Wow...every single one of these rear-ended accidents involving an LR4 ends the same, the LR4 shows almost no damage while the offending vehicle is totalled. Built like a tank for sure.
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    Towing

    Received my Rhino Hitch from Todd and got it installed this past weekend! :beer: Hitch is amazingly built, and I want to thank Todd for designing and manufacturing the best hitch hands-down (IMO) for towing with the LR4 & RRS!!! (especially for those of us that are towing heavy loads > 5000...
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    Towing

    Hayseed, I assume you are inquiring about the Land Rover LR4 optional tow package. Yes, if you buy the optional tow package from Land Rover it includes the detachable receiver hitch and also includes the wiring necessary to activate your hitch pin connection to provide brake lights and turn...
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    For some of us ... why we bought a Land Rover

    Enjoyed your video post Dan. Some beautiful views in that video, and agree, one of the reasons we enjoy getting out into the great outdoors in our Land Rovers!
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    Towing

    Awesome Dan! Glad to hear that! Let's definitely plan to meet up after I have mine installed.

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