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Old Jan 12, 2024 | 10:11 PM
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Hey guys! New here. Just realized my slightly used defender does not have a hitch! This is a must for me. Browsing I see that uhaul offers a hitch.

Was curious if anyone had any experience with this particular hitch!

I am looking at OE hitch as of now, but see there are several extra items such as tow computer, programming etc.

Thanks in advance!

Here's a pic of my Defender!

 
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Old Jan 12, 2024 | 10:41 PM
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Prepare to spend $4000 on the right hitch and towing computer. Been there done that. Defender owner x5. None of these should ever be ordered without a hitch.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 07:33 AM
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Nuckle is correct, it requires multiple components and it’s expensive with the last quote I got from the dealership closer to $5K. I was willing to do it but they told me one of the components was on back order so I canceled it instead. I took it as a sign I shouldn’t spend it.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by is21447
Nuckle is correct, it requires multiple components and it’s expensive with the last quote I got from the dealership closer to $5K. I was willing to do it but they told me one of the components was on back order so I canceled it instead. I took it as a sign I shouldn’t spend it.

I see I can order everything myself. I will more than likely go that route. I also have a GAP tool otw and hopefully can activate tow computer with it.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nuckle
Prepare to spend $4000 on the right hitch and towing computer. Been there done that. Defender owner x5. None of these should ever be ordered without a hitch.
I know labor for the install can be pricey, but $4k? Lucky8 sells "towing receiver + complete wiring combo" for $1548, and it's all genuine LR parts. What am I missing here? Honest question because I've thrown around the thought of installing one.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 03:24 PM
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I think module is there, need harness, maybe activation and actual hitch.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TeddyG
I think module is there, need harness, maybe activation and actual hitch.
Module is needed for the Advanced Tow Assist
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 03:49 PM
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Double post.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 10:05 PM
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Dear lord no, especially on not letting UHaul install a hitch on a Defender L663. I'd just bite the bullet for the factory one.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2024 | 01:02 PM
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I had the dealer install a towbar, they covered half the cost. They added a tow bar control module. Here are the CCF changes they made:
Was:
EUCD-076 Towbar
Without Trailer Tow Attachment

Is:
EUCD-076 Towbar
With Trailer Tow Attachment

Was:
MultiCAN-504 TrailerLightMod
Not Fitted

Is:
MultiCAN-504 TrailerLightMod
Fitted

Was:
MultiCAN-678 HitchAssistTowbar
No Tow bar fitted

Is:
MultiCAN-678 HitchAssistTowbar
5 Seat NAS Towbar

 
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