Touareg Towbars - do I have to cut the bumper and can I get a genuine one anywhere?

[downlowmatt]

Hello... just bought a really nice Touareg for 'er indoors and she wants to tow her horse with it :1zhelp:

Does anyone know the answer to these two questions please:

1. Do I have to cut the bumper to fit a towbar? I'd really rather not... and

2. Can I get a genuine one anywhere for a reasonable price (ie nearer £100 than £500!)

Cheers

Matt

[Ben]

1st off, tell us if you require a detatchable or fixed tow bar.

[downlowmatt]

I'd like a detachable towbar please. Thanks!

[Ben]

my dad has a detatchabe towbar on his touareg. it wasn't fitted by vw so there is a hole, but...... there maybe a replacement bumper available with cover.

i'll get some photos from him.

EDIT: i should have the photos emaild to me tomorrow (friday) and they will be in this thread by saturday pm as i'm out on friday evening.

[downlowmatt]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[Ben]

20 photos for you to view for my dad, dickymint (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=17073)

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[dickymint]

Further to the photos of the Treg, I would have had a VW detachable towbar fitted by my VW dealer but they wanted £1140 to supply and fit. I think they use a Westphalia towbar system. As youcan see mine is a Brink, and there isn't a cover for the hole cut in the apron. However as it was almost £700 less I can live with it. Hope this helps.

[downlowmatt]

Thanks a lot guys... its people like you that really make these forums what they are today! I know I'm a newbie on here (although not on the air cooled forums) and really appreciate the time you've taken to help me out!

I think I'm gonna get the same type of detachable towbar, and have a friend who can fit it - and agree with you dickymint, £1100 is ridiculous - I'm hoping to get all done for £300-£400 tops... I'll let you know how I get on!

Thanks again

Matt

[PFJones]

P F Jones Ltd offer both Witter and Westfalia towbars (http://www.pfjones.co.uk) for the Volkswagen Touareg (http://www.pfjones.co.uk/tow-bars/towbars-volkswagen/touareg-towbars.html#.URDdO6XtTSg). We will beat any price on VW (http://www.pfjones.co.uk/tow-bars/towbars-volkswagen/touareg-towbars.html#.URDdO6XtTSg)Toureg towbars (http://www.pfjones.co.uk).

We offer a full fitting service via our national towbar fitting (http://www.pfjones.co.uk) centres.

We have performed many towbars fits on VW Touregs both flange and detachable towbars, we wont be beaten on price.

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