Tow bar for a VRS

PSM · 21-05-2007, 16:24

Has anyone got a tow bar fitted to their VRS hatch that did not require the bumper to be cut into. I want to get a bike rack and am currently debating whether to go for a tow bar mounted rack or roof mounted. Any experiences on either of these options would be greatly appreciated. I have done a search on the forums for both subjects and come up with some info on the bike racks but not found anything on the cutting of the bumper.
Cheers

**VRStu** · 21-05-2007, 17:19

There were some good pictures posted recently showing various towbars and the need to cut bumpers or not as the case may be.

VRS195 · 21-05-2007, 23:38

I want to use my vRS Diesel for towing, but assumed that it was dealer fit only (as no mention in brochure and no mention from salesman, even though I told him of my towing needs) - so I didn't include it in my factory order.

What is the difference, if any, between FACTORY and DEALER fit detachable towbars and electrics (in terms of features, usage, visibility, and COST!) ?

Need to know ASAP so I can add to order if the factory one is better and/or cheaper - Thanks

malfean · 22-05-2007, 01:27

Dealer can fit you an org item.
But the difference is the cutout in the bumber.
Most cases, removed towing bar cutout is impossible to detect,
unless you go under the bumber.

Atleast mine is. I have the org towing bar, installed by dealer, not factory.

VRS195 · 22-05-2007, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by malfean

Dealer can fit you an org item.
But the difference is the cutout in the bumber.

Are you saying that the factory one has no cut-out? If so does the factory install have a different final valence or the towbar is of a different design?

VRS195 · 22-05-2007, 09:46

My dealer quoted £600+VAT (=£705) for supply and fit of detachable towbar and CANBUS loom.

I have asked Skoda UK who first said NO towbar was available for vRS - so I directed them to their own website! Still none the wiser they have escalated the inquiry to "Technical" to advise on factory code and if it "exists" hopefully the price.

Does anyone have a definitive price for factory option? (not that confident in Skoda UK)

Fos - VRS · 22-05-2007, 09:56

I have ordered my VRS TDi Hatchback with the detachable towbar which is costing £480.

Awaiting the confirmation date for delivery but have been told 10th August...The dealer has assured me that there is no cut in the bumper required with a detachable towbar so they best be right!!

VRS195 · 22-05-2007, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fos - VRS

I have ordered my VRS TDi Hatchback with the detachable towbar which is costing £480.

Awaiting the confirmation date for delivery but have been told 10th August...The dealer has assured me that there is no cut in the bumper required with a detachable towbar so they best be right!!

The wonder of Skoda Technical

- they phoned back within 10 mins, but said that a factory fit towbar was not available on a vRS.

Thanks for your reply - £480 is quite a good saving on £705 and they fact there is no cut out and they don't need to take the car apart (I hate the idea of a brand new car straight from factory being taken apart and put back together by a dealer worshop

)

flynntech · 22-05-2007, 11:09

No cutting involved. Genuine Skoda.

EEA60001 I think is the part #

PSM · 22-05-2007, 12:56

Cheers for all the replies. Flynntech- great pics, looks a nice job and completely invisible when removed (just what I am looking for).

VRS195 · 22-05-2007, 13:02

I am not sure I can add the towbar to my order now (too late)

But Flynntech, your install looks great.

Do you have CANBUS integrated electrics?

flynntech · 22-05-2007, 15:09

I fitted it myself. The dealer can retrofit it for you.

Regarding the electrics I bought a 3rd party relay kit and wired it in myself. A wire had to be run from the fuseboard back to the relay box.

No problems with the wiring. VAGCOM has given it a clean bill of health.

No Waiting · 22-05-2007, 15:44

Just a note on wiring...

I have a factory fitted towbar & single 13pin electrics. When the car locked and alarmed, the alarm monitors the towing socket, so if the trailer/caravan is unpluged the alarm goes off.

Not sure you'd get this with a 3rd party relay kit.

flynntech · 22-05-2007, 16:05

No unfortunately it doesnt.

No Waiting · 11-06-2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Waiting

Just a note on wiring...

I have a factory fitted towbar & single 13pin electrics. When the car locked and alarmed, the alarm monitors the towing socket, so if the trailer/caravan is unpluged the alarm goes off.

You also get bulb failure warnings for the trailer/caravan lights...

21-05-2007, 16:24	#1
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Tow bar for a VRS Has anyone got a tow bar fitted to their VRS hatch that did not require the bumper to be cut into. I want to get a bike rack and am currently debating whether to go for a tow bar mounted rack or roof mounted. Any experiences on either of these options would be greatly appreciated. I have done a search on the forums for both subjects and come up with some info on the bike racks but not found anything on the cutting of the bumper. Cheers

21-05-2007, 17:19	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,435 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS There were some good pictures posted recently showing various towbars and the need to cut bumpers or not as the case may be. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - Hmm, Have a guess...... SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

21-05-2007, 23:38	#3
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 803 Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS I want to use my vRS Diesel for towing, but assumed that it was dealer fit only (as no mention in brochure and no mention from salesman, even though I told him of my towing needs) - so I didn't include it in my factory order. What is the difference, if any, between FACTORY and DEALER fit detachable towbars and electrics (in terms of features, usage, visibility, and COST!) ? Need to know ASAP so I can add to order if the factory one is better and/or cheaper - Thanks __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

22-05-2007, 01:27	#4
malfean Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vantaa, Finland, EU Posts: 68 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS Dealer can fit you an org item. But the difference is the cutout in the bumber. Most cases, removed towing bar cutout is impossible to detect, unless you go under the bumber. Atleast mine is. I have the org towing bar, installed by dealer, not factory.

22-05-2007, 09:46	#6
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 803 Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS My dealer quoted £600+VAT (=£705) for supply and fit of detachable towbar and CANBUS loom. I have asked Skoda UK who first said NO towbar was available for vRS - so I directed them to their own website! Still none the wiser they have escalated the inquiry to "Technical" to advise on factory code and if it "exists" hopefully the price. Does anyone have a definitive price for factory option? (not that confident in Skoda UK) __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

22-05-2007, 09:56	#7
Fos - VRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS I have ordered my VRS TDi Hatchback with the detachable towbar which is costing £480. Awaiting the confirmation date for delivery but have been told 10th August...The dealer has assured me that there is no cut in the bumper required with a detachable towbar so they best be right!!

22-05-2007, 11:09	#9
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 391 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS No cutting involved. Genuine Skoda. EEA60001 I think is the part # __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

22-05-2007, 12:56	#10
PSM Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS Cheers for all the replies. Flynntech- great pics, looks a nice job and completely invisible when removed (just what I am looking for).

22-05-2007, 13:02	#11
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 803 Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS I am not sure I can add the towbar to my order now (too late) But Flynntech, your install looks great. Do you have CANBUS integrated electrics? __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

22-05-2007, 15:09	#12
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 391 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS I fitted it myself. The dealer can retrofit it for you. Regarding the electrics I bought a 3rd party relay kit and wired it in myself. A wire had to be run from the fuseboard back to the relay box. No problems with the wiring. VAGCOM has given it a clean bill of health. __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

22-05-2007, 15:44	#13
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 588 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS Just a note on wiring... I have a factory fitted towbar & single 13pin electrics. When the car locked and alarmed, the alarm monitors the towing socket, so if the trailer/caravan is unpluged the alarm goes off. Not sure you'd get this with a 3rd party relay kit.

22-05-2007, 16:05	#14
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 391 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tow bar for a VRS No unfortunately it doesnt. __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community

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