Hitching Up Shouldn't Be Hard Work, Innit?

Let's be honest, even with a motor as capable as a Land Rover, hitching a trailer or reversing a horsebox can be a right pain in the backside. You're in and out of the driver's seat, shouting at your mate for directions… it’s all a bit of a palaver. You bought a Land Rover for effortless capability, and that should include towing. If your motor didn't come with the top-tier towing package from the factory, don't you worry. We're here to get you sorted with our professional Land Rover tow bar assist upgrade.

Here at JLR-Retrofit, we're not just some lads in a shed. We live and breathe this stuff. We'll retrofit the full-fat Advanced Tow Assist system, just as the folks in Solihull intended. It's a proper game-changer, turning a two-person job into a one-person doddle.

What Exactly is the Advanced Tow Assist Upgrade?

This isn't just a wee bit of software. Our upgrade is a comprehensive integration of JLR's intelligent towing technology directly into your vehicle's Pivi Pro or Touch Pro Duo system. Once we've worked our magic, your main screen will become your new best friend for all things towing. This is what you get:

• Dynamic Reversing Trajectory Lines: The rear camera display will show coloured lines predicting the path of your trailer as you reverse. You just steer to keep the lines where you want the trailer to go. Dead simple.
• Hitch Guidance & Zoom: A crystal-clear, magnified view of your tow ball and trailer hitch, with a guidance line to help you line it up perfectly on the first go. No more guesswork or dinged bumpers.
• Trailer Light Test Function: Check your trailer's brake lights, indicators, and running lights are all working from the driver's seat via the touchscreen. No more shouting “Is the left one working?!” across a car park.
• Nose Load Measurement: On certain deployable systems, you can even measure the vertical load on your tow hitch, ensuring a safe and stable tow. [accessories.landrover.com](https://accessories.landrover.com/gb/en/land-rover-defender-110/carrying-towing/towing/vpleedt002-electrically-deployable-tow-bar-kit-air-suspension-lunar-interior-primed-tow-eye-cover-pre-23my/)
• Full System Integration: The system will automatically disable rear parking sensors when a trailer is connected and can adjust stability control parameters for safer towing.

The Installation Process – We'll Get You Sorted, No Dramas

We make the Land Rover tow bar assist installation process as smooth as a pint of Guinness. Our expert technicians treat your Land Rover with the respect it deserves. Here’s the craic:

1. Consultation: First, we'll have a quick chat to confirm your vehicle's exact specification (VIN is key!) and the type of tow bar you have (fixed, detachable, or electrically deployable).
2. Hardware Installation: Depending on your current setup, we may need to install a new towing module or supplementary wiring loom. We only use genuine or OEM-quality parts.
3. Software & Coding: This is where the real magic happens. We connect to your vehicle's main bus using our authorised JLR Pathfinder & TOPIx Cloud diagnostics. We then configure the Car Configuration File (CCF) to enable the Advanced Tow Assist features. It's a dealer-level job, done right.
4. Calibration & Testing: We don't just switch it on and send you on your way. We fully test every feature, from the light check to the guidance lines, to ensure it's all working perfectly. The whole job usually takes a few hours.

The Cost – What's the Craic with the Price?

You want to know the Land Rover tow bar assist cost, and that's fair enough. Because every Land Rover is a wee bit different, the price can vary. It depends on your vehicle's year, model, and what hardware is already fitted.

• Advanced Tow Assist Software Activation: For vehicles with a factory-fit tow bar but without the assist features enabled, prices start from around £450 + VAT.
• Full Retrofit Kit & Installation: For a complete supply and fit service including hardware, coding, and VAT, you'd be looking in the region of £700 – £1,200.
• Range Rover Tow Bar Fitting Cost: If you need a brand-new tow bar fitted as well, the price will be higher. A full supply and fit for a detachable tow bar on a new Range Rover Sport, for example, can range from £800 to £1,500 depending on the bar and electrics chosen. As a reference, JLR's own electrically deployable kit costs over £3,000 fitted. [accessories.landrover.com](https://accessories.landrover.com/gb/en/land-rover-defender-110/carrying-towing/towing/vpleedt002-electrically-deployable-tow-bar-kit-air-suspension-lunar-interior-primed-tow-eye-cover-pre-23my/)

For a precise, no-obligation quote for your motor, just hit the button below and send us your VIN. We’ll get back to you faster than a London cabbie on a clear run.

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