Factory or aftermarket trailer wiring?

[LowLvlPilot]

I’ve poked around a bit and haven’t really been able to come to a conclusion. The G I’m purchasing does not have the factory tow package. Dealer is quoting $1600 for parts and said they would do the computer stuff after I install it.

Question is, regardless of price, would you prefer the factory equipment added after the fact or install an aftermarket option such as the off-road gear guys kit?

I’ve heard of some of the gremlins with the factory unit and wonder if an aftermarket would simplify/solve these problems.

 

[evomind]

Im not aware of an aftermarket wiring harness.
If your dealer quoted you 1600 bucks jump on that. For 1, how much cheaper do you think the aftermarket would be, and 2, my dealer quoted me 6k.

 

[rob88]

Go aftermarket. The factory retrofit is expensive and still has the same potential issues. A good aftermarket kit like ORGG is simpler, more robust, and designed to work perfectly without the factory system's gremlins. You'll get a better, more reliable tow hitch for less money.

 

[evomind]

Go aftermarket. The factory retrofit is expensive and still has the same potential issues. A good aftermarket kit like ORGG is simpler, more robust, and designed to work perfectly without the factory system's gremlins. You'll get a better, more reliable tow hitch for less money.

Do you have a link for this?

 

[Jeremy996]

Does your vehicle have the manufacturer's warranty? If yes, buy the Ineos OE solution, because your warranty will be toast if you go aftermarket.
In Europe we have to go with the Ineos solution as there is no other compliant solution.

 

[MartinK]

Does your vehicle have the manufacturer's warranty? If yes, buy the Ineos OE solution, because your warranty will be toast if you go aftermarket.
In Europe we have to go with the Ineos solution as there is no other compliant solution.

I asked my local service centre (just service, not a Ineos dealer), and they said the same. They will fit 3rd party metalwork, but the wiring harness is from Ineos.

Having done similar on other cars, wiring the lights is easy, but overcoming things like parking sensors is harder...

There's a thread on youtube if you REALLY want to take the risks...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1dY_cIUlnY&t=631s

 

[ecohen2]

If you do the aftermarket version, do the Grenadier functions related to the trailer still work?

I actually spent the money and had the dealership do the install of the factory version. I get useful warning messages about the trailer lights not functioning correctly when a bulb is out, a different turn signal indicator and a "software" update which does something when you are pulling a trailer. I suspect it changes the shift pattern and/or brake behavior but I could be wrong.

 

[MartinK]

If you do the aftermarket version, do the Grenadier functions related to the trailer still work?

I actually spent the money and had the dealership do the install of the factory version. I get useful warning messages about the trailer lights not functioning correctly when a bulb is out, a different turn signal indicator and a "software" update which does something when you are pulling a trailer. I suspect it changes the shift pattern and/or brake behavior but I could be wrong.

I doubt it!
I do remember another vehicle with parking/proximity sensors. I assume the OEM Ineos kit is smart enough to turn off the proximity sensors when a trailer is detected. Otherwise you may have constant beeping wilst having the trailer connected.
If you don;t have rear proximity sensors, and you're happy to risk Ineos functions, them I am sure the DIY method would work... It obviously does having seen the video, but it depends on the spec of your Grenny I guess

 

[255/85]

To get the full OEM tow rating I think you'd have to go through the dealer as there is dedicated software when towing (trailer stability control, etc.). If you just want to hook up a small utility trailer for a dump run then you could probably get away with aftermarket.

Search is your friend...

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Thread 'Trailer Wiring and Hitch Install - All aftermarket'

Nov 23, 2024

Good morning Guys and Gals in the INEOS Grenadier & Quartermaster world with no trailer wiring or hitch. I have a solution to your problem. I now have hitch and as close to a plug and play solution that you can get to….what do you think ?

• Oscar3rd
• aftermarket hitch install trailer wiring
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• Forum: Grenadier Station Wagon

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