m3-fast
23-09-2010, 06:33 PM
Hi folks
Just about to take delivery of a Passat CC 2.0TD GT 140, and I want to fit a towbar to pull a car trailer.
My preference is the detachable type as it will only be used once a month max so don't want it visible the rest of the time.
VW have quoted £1100 for a dealer fit option, which seems crazy.
Ebay have Bosal ones for approx £250 ish - they state that the bumper doesn't need cutting but a part of the bumper undertray needs replacing and replaced with a 'spoiler' available from VW.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-TOWBAR-PASSAT-CC-08-VW9470-Detach-/380199316520?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5885a52c28
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230522988242&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Has anyone any experience of fitting a towbar to a Passat CC - if so what make did you use and what is the best way of wiring the electrics up? I only need a single 7pin socket for lights only so should be pretty easy or do I need a 7pin bypass relay?
Any experiences or advice welcome!
Thanks in advance, Paul :beerchug:
Just about to take delivery of a Passat CC 2.0TD GT 140, and I want to fit a towbar to pull a car trailer.
My preference is the detachable type as it will only be used once a month max so don't want it visible the rest of the time.
VW have quoted £1100 for a dealer fit option, which seems crazy.
Ebay have Bosal ones for approx £250 ish - they state that the bumper doesn't need cutting but a part of the bumper undertray needs replacing and replaced with a 'spoiler' available from VW.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-TOWBAR-PASSAT-CC-08-VW9470-Detach-/380199316520?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5885a52c28
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230522988242&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Has anyone any experience of fitting a towbar to a Passat CC - if so what make did you use and what is the best way of wiring the electrics up? I only need a single 7pin socket for lights only so should be pretty easy or do I need a 7pin bypass relay?
Any experiences or advice welcome!
Thanks in advance, Paul :beerchug: