muddychris300tdi Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hi all. I'm putting my tow bar back on my Disco and want to put the electrics out of harms way. Where do you think would be best? I think its either on the back door or under the rear light just carn't decide which would best. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I vote back door, although I did see a really nice fab job on a 200Tdi Disco where the guy had sunk it into the bumper, but you probably have a 300Tdi and the lights will be in the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I would assume under the lights is better because then there's less cable movement, i.e. every time you open the boot you need to move the cable. However, you then need to allow for extra length between whatever you're pulling and whichever side of the car you put the socket. I put mine mid-bumper, no movement and no cable length issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I have it tyrapped inside the car at roof level. If I need to tow a trailer, I have to fit my towbar temporarily and tyrap the plug next to it. I have had it in the pto hole (on a series 3) for it to be protected, but if you dunk it in mud, good luck fitting a trailer plug into it a year later! A towbar on an off roader just doesn't work basically. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwilliams Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The socket for mine is mounted on the inside cover for the rear lights (on top of the wheel arch, at the back). I then run a coiled extension cable to the trailer when I am towing. The cable can go through the door seal without damage. Since the connection points for the trailer electrics are all in that back corner, it keeps all of the trailer wiring out of the wet. I have a 90 rather than a Disco, but I used this solution on my Escort van to good effect as well and I'd be surprised if it can't also be done on a Disco. Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Similar stuff really. I have a grey and black socket on a double back-plate and wing-nut it onto the tow when I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deej Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I put it in the rear door of my disco to stop it getting dragged through the mud. I don't actually have the towbar fitted but I need the socket for a trailer board when the bike rack is on. I don't think the movement of the cable in the door is much of an issue as the rear wiper and central locking cables are subjected to this anyway. As are electric windows, speakers etc in the other doors. [/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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