Octy 2 Towing Bracket

skodaling along · 27-03-2005, 23:34

Hi All

Has anyone out there got a towing bracket fitted for a caravan yet on an Octy 2? Anyone tried this towing yet too?

Did you have to go through the dealer if so how much did they skin you for!!!

cheers

Andy

darius · 28-03-2005, 12:59

You can get a witter towbar for the Octy 2 http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/ but Id worry about the electrics they appear to be much more complicated.

I'm not sure if the 3rd party retailers are fully up to date on the electrics. Im hanging on to see what happens as I dont need a towbar right away.

Cheers

Kentish · 28-03-2005, 17:42

Ask MDK1, he has had tow bar and electrics fitted to his Octy2 2.0TDI.

mdk1 · 03-04-2005, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentish

Ask MDK1, he has had tow bar and electrics fitted to his Octy2 2.0TDI.

Thanks Kentish. Sorry the reply has been along time coming as I have been away in my caravan. My towbar is a witter it cost £280 fitted by my local fitter, this included a box of tricks to sort the wireing out. Car towed well,300 miles at 34mpg solid as a rock, if you need more help pm me.

DG1 · 05-04-2005, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodaling along

Hi All

Has anyone out there got a towing bracket fitted for a caravan yet on an Octy 2? Anyone tried this towing yet too?

Did you have to go through the dealer if so how much did they skin you for!!!

cheers

Andy

Hi

This is my first posting but have read the many threads with interest for several months since upgrading to new Octavia 2 from VW Bora.

Have recently had a Bosal 'Demountable' Towbar with 13pin 'euro' electrics fitted. Cost all inclusive was £250. Chose this option as it allows removal of the towball without incurring cost of a quick release towball. Only a small cut required on underside of bumper skirt. Without the towball fitted all you can see is the mounting point and the socket

Only downside is towball is a swan neck type rather than flange fitted towball as was the case on the Bosal version fitted to previous car. Means I can't use Witter Towbar mounted bike rack anymore

13pin electrics work fine and having just one visible socket keeps the rear looking tidy.

Used an specialist trailer/towbar garage in Blackburn after a bit of research - they really know their stuff and are up to speed on modern electrics.

Car tows well to-date although big test will be end of May on trip to France.

Hope this helps

DG1

patnmand · 05-04-2005, 11:44

I've got the factory fitted (£340) towbar on mine. I haven't towed anything with it yet though!!! However, I can tell you that with the electrics folded away and the towball detached, there's no evidence of the towbar at the back of the car at all. It has the 13 pin electrics, but an adapter for twin 7-pin is supplied as standard.

Kentish · 05-04-2005, 15:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by DG1

Hi

This is my first posting but have read the many threads with interest for several months since upgrading to new Octavia 2 from VW Bora.

Have recently had a Bosal 'Demountable' Towbar with 13pin 'euro' electrics fitted. Cost all inclusive was £250. Chose this option as it allows removal of the towball without incurring cost of a quick release towball. Only a small cut required on underside of bumper skirt. Without the towball fitted all you can see is the mounting point and the socket

Only downside is towball is a swan neck type rather than flange fitted towball as was the case on the Bosal version fitted to previous car. Means I can't use Witter Towbar mounted bike rack anymore

13pin electrics work fine and having just one visible socket keeps the rear looking tidy.

Used an specialist trailer/towbar garage in Blackburn after a bit of research - they really know their stuff and are up to speed on modern electrics.

Car tows well to-date although big test will be end of May on trip to France.

Hope this helps

DG1

Pendle do a swan neck tow ball mounted bike rack which is cracking. Mine is the 4 bike version, and apart from being rock solid, comes complete with lighting etc....a great piece of kit.

springlea · 06-04-2005, 20:45

You guys think you self lucky. i have just taken delivery of my Mk2 Octy Ambience estate and nobody has yet made a tow bar to fit it. Witter have said that the one for the Hatch there is a problem when when trying to fit it on the estate

LesPaul · 07-04-2005, 16:14

Thats bad news as I'm hoping to order a Octy 2 estate at the weekend and will need a towbar fitted

What about the Skoda towbar is that not available ?

Darren

DG1 · 07-04-2005, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesPaul

Thats bad news as I'm hoping to order a Octy 2 estate at the weekend and will need a towbar fitted

What about the Skoda towbar is that not available ?

Darren

Try the Bosal online catalogue - www.bosal.com
There's a full list of those bars that are now available

DG

***DGW*** · 07-04-2005, 17:46

The Octavia 2 Estate towbars by Bosal are listed below:

http://www.catalogue.bosal.com/pages...r=2005&body=04

springlea · 07-04-2005, 21:16

Hi LesPaul Main dealer told me genuine skoda bar £600.fitted

patnmand · 08-04-2005, 09:02

I'd go for the factory fitted one then - only £345.

springlea · 13-04-2005, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by DG1

Hi

This is my first posting but have read the many threads with interest for several months since upgrading to new Octavia 2 from VW Bora.

Have recently had a Bosal 'Demountable' Towbar with 13pin 'euro' electrics fitted. Cost all inclusive was £250. Chose this option as it allows removal of the towball without incurring cost of a quick release towball. Only a small cut required on underside of bumper skirt. Without the towball fitted all you can see is the mounting point and the socket

Only downside is towball is a swan neck type rather than flange fitted towball as was the case on the Bosal version fitted to previous car. Means I can't use Witter Towbar mounted bike rack anymore

13pin electrics work fine and having just one visible socket keeps the rear looking tidy.

Used an specialist trailer/towbar garage in Blackburn after a bit of research - they really know their stuff and are up to speed on modern electrics.

Car tows well to-date although big test will be end of May on trip to France.

Hope this helps

DG1

Any chance of giving me the address of where you had the tow bar fitted

DG1 · 14-04-2005, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by springlea

Any chance of giving me the address of where you had the tow bar fitted

The details you require can be found at http://www.trailersandtowbars.co.uk

As mentioned, they are really up-to-speed on the electrics and are reasonable on price.

happy towing

DG

JimB · 16-04-2005, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodaling along

Hi All

Has anyone out there got a towing bracket fitted for a caravan yet on an Octy 2? Anyone tried this towing yet too?

Did you have to go through the dealer if so how much did they skin you for!!!

cheers

Andy

I am waiting to source towbar and electrics for Octy 2 Estate.
I have been quoted £590 from the dealer with 13 pin Euro Electrics.
It states "not suitable for caravan", but I guess this is because of the
13 Pin electrics. Can someone explain?
I know you can get a 13 to 7 pin adapter to be able to link up a trailer
or lighting bar, but does anyone know if this dealer after-fit 13 pin electrics
if fully wired and able to support the two 7 pin connectors from say a caravan
and is an adapter available to do this ?

Has anyone had a none dealer towbar fited to the Octy 2 Estate and if so
from which manufacture was it, what model number and who fitted it.
What about the electrics, were there any problems?
Brink told me two months ago that a brinkmatic(detachable) and swan neck
were available, but when I tried to order one via a towbar specialist I was
told the Brinkmatic had been cancelled and the swan neck was not yet available. I have also been told that the Witter SK12 may fit the estate, but
have yet to get this conmirmed.

If anyone has any info on 13 pin electrics and/or towbar availabilty for estate it would be a great help.

mdk1 · 16-04-2005, 17:19

HI with referance to the above,
You can get 13 pin adaptors which convert to two 7 pin sockets, try looking at www.towsure.co.uk Regarding the witter bracket as the estate is proberbly the same as the hatch under the bumpers for mounting points, my witter fitter said it would proberbly fit.
If you need any more info pm me are try this helpful site,
www.caravantalk.org.uk Their is always someone with an answer hope this helps

patnmand · 18-04-2005, 13:04

With the Skoda Towbar they should supply you with the 13 to 7 pin adapter as part of the kit. Otherwise there are plenty of places you can get them.

27-03-2005, 23:34	#1
skodaling along Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 161 Members Car: Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octy 2 Towing Bracket Hi All Has anyone out there got a towing bracket fitted for a caravan yet on an Octy 2? Anyone tried this towing yet too? Did you have to go through the dealer if so how much did they skin you for!!! cheers Andy __________________ Skoda 140BHP TDI ELEGANCE

28-03-2005, 12:59	#2
darius Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 125 Members Car: Octy 2 Estate 2L TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You can get a witter towbar for the Octy 2 http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/ but Id worry about the electrics they appear to be much more complicated. I'm not sure if the 3rd party retailers are fully up to date on the electrics. Im hanging on to see what happens as I dont need a towbar right away. Cheers __________________ Things to do think up a witty signature get a cool avatar

28-03-2005, 17:42	#3
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Ask MDK1, he has had tow bar and electrics fitted to his Octy2 2.0TDI. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

05-04-2005, 11:44	#6
patnmand Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South East UK Posts: 215 Members Car: Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI PD DSG Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got the factory fitted (£340) towbar on mine. I haven't towed anything with it yet though!!! However, I can tell you that with the electrics folded away and the towball detached, there's no evidence of the towbar at the back of the car at all. It has the 13 pin electrics, but an adapter for twin 7-pin is supplied as standard. __________________ Patrick Octy II Elegance 2.0PD TDI DSG Flamenco Red Maxi-dot Multifunction Steering wheel Light Assistant Towbar

07-04-2005, 17:46	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,299 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 207 Times in 156 Posts	The Octavia 2 Estate towbars by Bosal are listed below: http://www.catalogue.bosal.com/pages...r=2005&body=04 __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

06-04-2005, 20:45	#8
springlea Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 66 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You guys think you self lucky. i have just taken delivery of my Mk2 Octy Ambience estate and nobody has yet made a tow bar to fit it. Witter have said that the one for the Hatch there is a problem when when trying to fit it on the estate

07-04-2005, 16:14	#9
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Members Car: Graphite Grey 2.0 TDI Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thats bad news as I'm hoping to order a Octy 2 estate at the weekend and will need a towbar fitted What about the Skoda towbar is that not available ? Darren

07-04-2005, 21:16	#12
springlea Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 66 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi LesPaul Main dealer told me genuine skoda bar £600.fitted

08-04-2005, 09:02	#13
patnmand Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South East UK Posts: 215 Members Car: Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI PD DSG Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd go for the factory fitted one then - only £345. __________________ Patrick Octy II Elegance 2.0PD TDI DSG Flamenco Red Maxi-dot Multifunction Steering wheel Light Assistant Towbar

16-04-2005, 17:19	#17
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,173 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 163 Thanked 132 Times in 116 Posts	HI with referance to the above, You can get 13 pin adaptors which convert to two 7 pin sockets, try looking at www.towsure.co.uk Regarding the witter bracket as the estate is proberbly the same as the hatch under the bumpers for mounting points, my witter fitter said it would proberbly fit. If you need any more info pm me are try this helpful site, www.caravantalk.org.uk Their is always someone with an answer hope this helps __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

18-04-2005, 13:04	#18
patnmand Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South East UK Posts: 215 Members Car: Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI PD DSG Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With the Skoda Towbar they should supply you with the 13 to 7 pin adapter as part of the kit. Otherwise there are plenty of places you can get them. __________________ Patrick Octy II Elegance 2.0PD TDI DSG Flamenco Red Maxi-dot Multifunction Steering wheel Light Assistant Towbar

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