Tow wiring on a 2014 LR2
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Tow wiring on a 2014 LR2
@JMaav Clean up your private message folder and make space if you want replies there.
Sorry, but that is exactly what I did. I bought the trailer wiring system for the Freelander 2 because the US version is not in stock anywhere, then I bought two adapters, one for 7 pin US and another for 4 pin US. You can go to any U-Haul store and they will install a generic wiring kit spliced to the car, but what you don't get with that is the car's awareness of a trailer being connected to the car. I would not just blindly splice wires, you may overload the circuits when a trailer is connected and it needs more power to the trailer lighting.
The trick to finding affordable EU-specific stuff (or even alternatives, like the dual-fan radiator) is to look for salvage yards in the EU.
Some other options for wiring kits:
eTrailer sells a kit.
Here is one for your car's year, only about £150 with shipping to the US
Here are the instructions to install the OEM kit.
I use www.car-part.com A LOT. It centralizes all salvage yards in the US, and if you search for trailer hitches you may find a US OEM kit cheap.
Google for: 2014 freelander 2 caravan wiring and I am sure you will find many other options.
(This is why my clients call me "The Gopher." I can find anything using Google searches.)
Originally Posted by JMaav
Some time ago you seemed to have some knowledge of how to set up a tow wiring harness for the LR2. I added a hitch to my 2014 LR2, and am now trying to set it up for wiring (in the U.S.), and am finding myself at a dead end... I was ready to just splice wires to the requisite wiring to each 'bulb', as I see nothing available as a 'plug in', or a pre-set add on. There are a few ridiculously expensive EU versions for the Freelander, for older years... but I'm not throwing $300 into some simple wiring connections.
Could you fill me in on what you know about this? (More than just 'buy the OEM brand and a 7 wire to 4 wire converter'), as that did not help my search at all... ie: no OEM item found. Thank you for your time!
Could you fill me in on what you know about this? (More than just 'buy the OEM brand and a 7 wire to 4 wire converter'), as that did not help my search at all... ie: no OEM item found. Thank you for your time!
The trick to finding affordable EU-specific stuff (or even alternatives, like the dual-fan radiator) is to look for salvage yards in the EU.
Some other options for wiring kits:
eTrailer sells a kit.
Here is one for your car's year, only about £150 with shipping to the US
Here are the instructions to install the OEM kit.
I use www.car-part.com A LOT. It centralizes all salvage yards in the US, and if you search for trailer hitches you may find a US OEM kit cheap.
Google for: 2014 freelander 2 caravan wiring and I am sure you will find many other options.
(This is why my clients call me "The Gopher." I can find anything using Google searches.)
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Thank you... Appreciate the detail. - Lost my old forum access... so, now, as a new User, I seem to only get ONE message in my in-box! LOL
Followed the link to the harness recommended, and shipping is more than the cost of the item. Crazy times!
Followed the link to the harness recommended, and shipping is more than the cost of the item. Crazy times!
Last edited by JMaav; Mar 28, 2026 at 10:34 AM. Reason: added info
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@flybd5 I noticed the car-part website provides a drop-down list where you select the item you are looking for. What if your item is not on their list? I was looking for an other/free-form entry option but didn't see one. Do you know a solution?
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