I have the genuine "Multi height tow hitch" which is essentially a 2" receiver with a tow hitch plate.

It's brand new, so no wear.

I notice that there is some movement of a few millimetres up and down and a little less side to side when fitted.

This is incredibly noticeable when towing as the trailer weight will cause loud clunks when changing direction, going over bumps etc.

So, question is, is that normal? If so, anyone tried a fix of any kind? __
2018 L405 3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE Fuji White
2000 4.6 V8 HSE Oxford Blue
1994 3.9 V8 Vogue Ardennes Green - resto project

Land Rover History:
2010 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey
2001 Discovery 2 TD5 GS
1999 Discovery 2 V8i XS
1994 Discovery 300Tdi
1993 Discovery 200Tdi
1989 Range Rover Vogue SE 3.5EFi
1976 Series 3 2.25
1977 Range Rover 2 door 3.5 Carb

I have used this with previous vehicles. Works perfectly to hold the 2” tube tight in the receiver. Takes about five minutes to install or remove.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/anti-rattl...0008465957

There are other solutions too.
https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-accessories/security/anti-rattle Dan. 🇨🇦 2013 L405 5.0 SCV8

Later versions of this have an anti-rattle bolt on the right side as one faces the back of the car which is tightened in order to stop the rattling. Apart from a tendency to rust and so need to be replaced from time to time it works well enough. A picture of mine was posted by Red Merle and you should be able to find it using the search function. I would have thought that drilling and tapping a hole in the side of the receiver and buying an appropriate bolt and locknut would work just as well. The standard bolt is a bit short, so when tightened to the recommended torque there is no movement possible in the locknut, so a longer nut than standard might be better.

PS Looking at that thread (search "tow", author Red Merle) again the picture has disappeared, but I referred to ownerinfo/landrover.com for MY2017 where there is a diagram showing the anti rattle bolt. As you (OP) have MY2018 I'm surprised your towbar does not have it, but maybe it is a pre-2017 version. Only Range Rovers since 1988

Bora20 wrote:

I have used this with previous vehicles. Works perfectly to hold the 2” tube tight in the receiver. Takes about five minutes to install or remove.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/anti-rattl...0008465957

There are other solutions too.
https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-accessories/security/anti-rattle

CS wrote:

Later versions of this have an anti-rattle bolt on the right side as one faces the back of the car which is tightened in order to stop the rattling. Apart from a tendency to rust and so need to be replaced from time to time it works well enough. A picture of mine was posted by Red Merle and you should be able to find it using the search function. I would have thought that drilling and tapping a hole in the side of the receiver and buying an appropriate bolt and locknut would work just as well. The standard bolt is a bit short, so when tightened to the recommended torque there is no movement possible in the locknut, so a longer nut than standard might be better.

PS Looking at that thread (search "tow", author Red Merle) again the picture has disappeared, but I referred to ownerinfo/landrover.com for MY2017 where there is a diagram showing the anti rattle bolt. As you (OP) have MY2018 I'm surprised your towbar does not have it, but maybe it is a pre-2017 version.

Surprising that you are still getting movement when the bolt is tight, I don't get that. Only Range Rovers since 1988

I have a similar vintage towbar.

Never had a problem with the anti-rattle bolt - provided it is tight enough.

Recently had to remove the bolt and wire brush it as it seems to rust quicker than everything else in its surroundings. 2016 SDV8 AB

I've ordered one of the clamp things. Will report back if it's any good! __
2018 L405 3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE Fuji White
2000 4.6 V8 HSE Oxford Blue
1994 3.9 V8 Vogue Ardennes Green - resto project

Land Rover History:
2010 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey
2001 Discovery 2 TD5 GS
1999 Discovery 2 V8i XS
1994 Discovery 300Tdi
1993 Discovery 200Tdi
1989 Range Rover Vogue SE 3.5EFi
1976 Series 3 2.25
1977 Range Rover 2 door 3.5 Carb

The clamp will fit. It can be installed in any of the four positions if needed. Dan. 🇨🇦 2013 L405 5.0 SCV8

I'm sure I just used an old credit card - but maybe not, maybe I just put up with it. I certainly didn't spend any money. On my very first Range Rover the tow hitch was just rusted in so it didn't rattle at all in fact the bastard didn't move at all - so there wasn't a problem apart from the fact that it annoyed me because I couldn't remove it. Geoff

Just a question regarding my 2015 SDV8 Autobiography - I understood the car came as standard with an electrically deployable towbar . Fortunately my days of towing horse trailers is done but had occasion to be asked to tow a trailer only to find on closer examination that whilst all the deployment buttons are situated on the right hand side of the boot there was no tow bar to be seen underneath apart from a loose connection block . I dont think the previous owner towed anything so he might have sold the unit or it could have been removed during a service I am sure they are eye wateringly expensive if they can be bought as an aftermarket . Any suggestions on this would be welcome.

I always figured they came as an optional extra. It's an expensive item to fit as you need the hardware and also a module to operate it. I had fitted a detachable towbar to my 16 plate autobiography just over a year ago for a little over the £1k from memory.

Definitely an accessory or optional extra at build stage.

The wiring is there already and listed as Tow Preparation in the specification, although the deployable tow bar needs additional modules and wiring afaik. __
2018 L405 3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE Fuji White
2000 4.6 V8 HSE Oxford Blue
1994 3.9 V8 Vogue Ardennes Green - resto project

Land Rover History:
2010 3.6 TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey
2001 Discovery 2 TD5 GS
1999 Discovery 2 V8i XS
1994 Discovery 300Tdi
1993 Discovery 200Tdi
1989 Range Rover Vogue SE 3.5EFi
1976 Series 3 2.25
1977 Range Rover 2 door 3.5 Carb

Thank you for the responses- I will give it a miss for the time being!

Have seen this?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R4...p;_sacat=0 2017 SDV8 4.4 silicon silver AB
2012 TDV8 4.4 Stornaway Grey AB
2011 TDV8 4.4 Buckingham Blue
2012 VW V6 3.0 Tougreg