Americas Tow Package install - Software Update

anand said:

So the first hour of labor is properly angling the vehicle into the bay... After accounting for sun (and moon) position, and ensuring no vibes are being harshed, the technician may continue...

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NoMoTaco said:

Spoke to Curry yesterday, they said there has been no indication of when the software update will be available to the dealers. I was lucky enough to have mine be part of the batch done at the port (No free hitch for this guy)

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Shroomy said:

Well 1st trial-run went smoothly pulling the camper this weekend. One thing to note is that I couldn't use my portable CURT trailer break controller. When you hook it up you get an error message about the trailer brake lights and the turn signals don't work. When you hook it up directly into the 7 pin connector everything works just fine. Long story short "no trailer brakes or signals" which means we will chew-up the Grenadiers brake pads quickly if when tow. "Luckily my Mini toy-haler only weighs about 3,500 lbs fully loaded". Surely after-market will make something compatible with our Grenadiers 7 pin. Other than this Family camping trip went great. View attachment 7848804

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anand said:

Could the warnings be because the Grenadier monitors for "bulb out warnings" on the trailer, thus if you use LEDs on the trailer, it won't see enough load and assume the bulbs are burnt out.

Or, in more plain words, could "no trailer brakes or signals" meaning no brake lights or turn signals (since they share the same signal), not no trailer brakes as that is on a different pin in the connector

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Shroomy said:

and was told that this was "not meant to tow boats, travel trailers, ect..." and that it was designed as a utilitarian vehicle. So this is why my brake controller wouldn't work.

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Shroomy said:

Not really sure I didn't test to see if the brakes would work but I know that the lights and turn signals did not when hooked-up via CURT brake controller , but I did call to inform my dealer and was told that this was "not meant to tow boats, travel trailers, ect..." and that it was designed as a utilitarian vehicle. So this is why my brake controller wouldn't work. I then asked as why they would sell a tow package as an option then. But was told that they are passing along these concerns up the chain of command.

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Rubicon Maybe said:

What??? Then why does it highlight it has an 8K pound towing capacity? That is one of the dumber responses out of a dealer this year.

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Shroomy said:

Not really sure I didn't test to see if the brakes would work but I know that the lights and turn signals did not when hooked-up via CURT brake controller , but I did call to inform my dealer and was told that this was "not meant to tow boats, travel trailers, ect..." and that it was designed as a utilitarian vehicle. So this is why my brake controller wouldn't work. I then asked as why they would sell a tow package as an option then. But was told that they are passing along these concerns up the chain of command.

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Shroomy said:

I agree with everyone on tow specs as it is posted everywhere, don't kill the messenger. All I really want to know what kind of brake controller have you found that will work with our Grenadiers? Like I said the CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Electric Trailer Brake controller will not work with the Grenadier like it does with any other tow rigs Land Rover, Jeep 392, F-150. I was looking for a quick and easy solution like before; with the one I already had.

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NA Trailer Brake Controller Install

Just finished installing and testing a trailer brake controller on our NA Grenadier. Went with the Redarc EBRH-ACCV3-NA Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller; as suggested by Mark @ Redarc. This is the same unit we had on our Defender. I also needed to order a longer remote wire to move...

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Shroomy said:

but I did call to inform my dealer and was told that this was "not meant to tow boats, travel trailers, ect..." and that it was designed as a utilitarian vehicle.

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Spyderman59 said:

Was told they are having a 'special' technician install the s/w update manually vs OTA? Anyway, looking forward to driving it home tomorrow.

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BillLumberg said:

I spoke with 2 dealers last week (The one I purchased the IG from and the 1 I am having the trailer receiver sent to for Tow Package installed). They both stated that the only place the tow package is being installed and the software update is being done is at the port. Ineos has not sent the software update to the dealers yet. Both dealers believe it will be within 2 weeks. The dealers stated once they have validation of the software update, they will be calling everyone and scheduling the installation of the tow package.

Curious if the software will just be updating for the Tow Package or address some of the other issues.

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[ Adam ] said:

There is no OTA

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Gman53 said:

Email from Ineos dated 11/22/23 stating a fix within a FEW WEEKS NOT MONTHS!

What’s going on Ineos??View attachment 7846369

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Kevin Mokracek said:

I would gladly pay the $800 to have the hitch installed at this point. I do lots of towing, 2-3 times a month during this season and its been a huge detriment not to have the capability to tow. This seems like it could have been handled better.

Anyone know of an owner who went to a shop and had a 3rd party install a hitch and wiring?

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Jack123 said:

Awesome work Mopar! Man those Mass license plates are beautiful! Cali plates are dull - except when you have to pay for the nicer ones

BTW - they offer veteran's discount from Leitner Designs and www.urbanautomotiveusa.com.

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