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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 12:25 PM
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FYI, I ordered my hitch at the end of July when I picked up my 2022 110. Got the call this morning, parts are in. Install taking place Tuesday. Those that have ordered the parts might wanna check their dealer, a little less than 2 months for me. In Phoenix, AZ.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 12:52 PM
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Wow, that's great should hopefully get mine soon in as well, I'll have to check with the dealer. Thanks for the update!! Let us know how long the install takes once complete, I believe the parts spec sheet says 2 hrs labor time.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 01:00 PM
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Dealer estimated $3,600 total
for the OEM install. Is that about what it is for you too?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDanSRQ
Dealer estimated $3,600 total
for the OEM install. Is that about what it is for you too?
Close, about 3k.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2021 | 03:03 PM
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He was telling me it was quite involved with a new bumper (or portion of it), new wiring harness, etc.. said it’s a lot of work but comes out very good.

Please takes pics when it’s done. Thanks!

 
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 12:14 PM
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Picked up the defender today from the dealer. Total install with all parts, labor, and tax was $3179. Since it was done using the proper wiring and everything, it also enabled the towing functionality in PIVI.





 
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 12:43 PM
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oh man -- looks great. Might have to give that to myself for Christmas. Thanks for the post and pics.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 01:19 PM
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That looks very clean!!!

$3k is quite a bit though when compared to the build option for the Tow Hitch Receiver which is only $675+ Tax.

Or did they unlock the whole Towing Pack that is $1,850 in the build options for you in Pivi Pro with All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC), Terrain Response 2 etc as well?






 
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 03:18 PM
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During the manufacture, it's probably a piece of cake. Done at the Dealer, it is a "big deal". Looking at the workshop manual re: the install of the towing receiver itself looks to be a bear. It definitely wasn't just bolting on the receiver like I did to a Tahoe years ago. A lot of deconstruction happens first, lots of replaced wiring looms, and then practically the rear cross member gets replaced. Not sure about the ATPC or TR2, but the labor hours x dealer rate is likely a lot of that.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2021 | 12:17 PM
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I ordered mine at build but they don’t include electric brake controller. Installed a Redarc, several posts in this forum and easy plug & play.
 
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