Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE

Updated 07/09/2020 | Published 07/07/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2218)

$670.00

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

(420)

$608.95

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

(906)

$952.89

Blue Ox Base Plate, Tow Bar Receiver, and High-Low Adapter Lock Kit - Keyed Alike - Qty 4

(195)

$86.73

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

(3612)

$183.21

Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional

(846)

$1245.50

Question:

Just wanted to know what parts I needed to flat tow a 2003 LandRover Discovery SE

asked by: Mike H

Expert Reply:

For your 2003 Land Rover Discovery SE, you will need baseplates, tow bar, safety cables, electrical connection, supplemental braking, and a high-low adapter.

I recommend starting with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # BX2902 which are a custom fit and then using the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 10,000 lbs # BX7420 which comes with the safety cables needed. You will then need to use a high-low adapter to get within the safe zone for towing and I've linked the page to your options and attached an article to assist. I also recommend the Blue Ox Base-Plate and Receiver Lock Kit - Qty 4 # BX88177 to secure all these components.

For your wiring connection and vehicle lighting I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will give you the connection and give you the ability to utilize the factory tail light wiring while still protecting the vehicle electric circuits.

For your braking system I recommend the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This braking system is a customer favorite because once installed you literally just flip a switch to put it into tow mode and it will brake with the same pressure and timing as your motorhome.

With these components and following the instructions for flat towing/recreational towing behind a motorhome in your owners manual you will be ready to go.