Is Fascia Trimmed When Installing Trailer Hitch On 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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Hi do I need to cut the facia to get the draw tight trailer hitch on the above-mentioned model? Thanks

asked by: Gene

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Helpful Expert Reply:

When installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part # 75229 on your 2016 Range Rover Sport, the bottom underbody appearance panel needs to be trimmed. I have attached a photo from the installation instructions that shows where the trimming must be done.

No mention is made of the fascia being trimmed in the instructions.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

For a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, there is not an aftermarket trailer hitch option from any of our manufacturers. If they have a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport then I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class…

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Answer 2

I recommend installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75229 on your 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE. Not only has this been confirmed as a fit by Draw-Tite but we actually have a customer who purchased, installed, and left a…

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Answer 3

For your 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport we have the Draw Tite hitch part #75229 and we have the Curt hitch part #C13243 both as a confirmed fit. They are both similar hitches in many ways but I'd go with the Draw Tite as it will allow your…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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