Why is No Hitch Offered for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport with 3rd Row Seating

Updated 04/24/2019 | Published 04/22/2019

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Question:

So there is not a trailer hitch that can go on my Discovery Sport because it has 3rd row ?

asked by: Renae

Expert Reply:

I am sorry but that is correct; the only hitch made for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the Curt Class III model # C13396 which only fits models without the 5+2 (3rd row) seating feature. The reason is that the underside structure of this vehicle version blocks the frame access necessary to mount a hitch on the Discovery. On any vehicle there is only one suitable place to bolt on a hitch and in the case of the version with the 5+2 seating that location is inaccessible.

I realize it is not a substitute for a hitch, but we do have roof rack fits for your Discovery Sport if it has front-to-back roof rails and these products can be seen on the linked page. For both quality and value I often recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero system, parts # RRVA137B-2 and # RRSX026, because it offers low-noise like costlier racks but also has a high weight rating of 165-lbs when installed in your vehicle.

expert reply by: Adam R