I'm looking for a simple solution that will only be used to install a bike rack, as I'm not planning to tow things. don't need electric connections or any other fancy hookups. Peeking under the bumper, looks like there must be a simple bar with a tow hitch receiver that bolts in place of the current bar. Has anyone been able to find something simple that is reasonably priced?

 

 

 

Yes, I have been in contact with them since 01/18. If enough people contact them they'll certainly speed up the process. Here my original message:

 

Can anyone recommend a good system for the 2" square receiver that is modular? Definitely want/need ability to carry 4 pair of skis, 2 bikes, and one of those platform thingies for additional storage. Not all at the same time of course. Hence the modules.

 

I wanted a hitch and went to great shop here in Houston where I go for such things. One of the aftermarket manufacturers listed a hitch which we ordered in and did not work(I think a Curt). Went to dealer and got LR hitch, which comes with install hardware and electrical harness which of course plugs right in. The nice folks at the shop bave me their price on the hitch which was just under $900. If you walk in and buy its $1100, plus they want to sell the replacement cover with cutout for $800.00, ridiculous. My installer used Dremel tool on original cover and it looks great. They charged me $250.00 for install including Dremel work. They said it was the heaviest duty hitch they had ever installed on an SUV, obviously rated for the 8000 lb rating of the Td6. Added ball and bar for about $40.00. So I was out the door for about $1150. The LR hitch is expensive but it is nice, and for the foreseeable future probably the way to go.

 

I thought that replacement cover was about $100 when I looked it up.
I guess I got a good deal - my dealer installed the hitch and wiring harness and replacement cover for me for free just to sell me a CPO 2017 that I wouldn't buy without it.

 

Great info, thanks for sharing!
It sounds like the harness is plug and play and no programming is required. Can you please confirm? Do you happen to have the PN for the hitch? Have been wondering if VPLRT0174 is the part number?
Thanks

 

The lights on the trailer work, I don't know about any trailer assist or backup assist, im sure that would have to be programmed. The part number is correct. It retails for $1100 and dealer cost was $877.

 

Thanks for confirming.
I only tow occasionally with a small trailer, only need the light anyway...