#### The NEW Towbar Thread - please read to help others ####

[lsot]

HI all

thought I ask before I started to add some of the 100s of before and after images we have,

What s the max we can add ??

thanks

If you have any photos of A3 Sportback 04> with detatchable Westfalia, please post them!

[davidmbell]

Make, model and year of the vehicle - 2007 A4 S-Line 2.0 Tdi Cabriolet
Manufacturer of the towbar - Westfalia Detachable Swan Neck
The company who fitted - Supplied by PF Jones - fitted by me
Bumper cut required? Yes
Visible bumper cut? No

Link to Flickr to a few pics of my install : A4 Towbar Install - an album on Flickr

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Relatively simple install of the actual towbar itself, a bit fiddly negotiating the front two bolts with the exhaust as it will only drop so far due to the cross bracing underneath.

Part way through doing the electrics, and as I haven't been able to find a wiring colours schematic for the convertible, i've taken extra time doing it, removing the rear clusters to ensure I've got the right wire before I snip it. Decided against scotch locks and have soldered each wire.

Fitted a 13 pin socket kit as supplied by PF Jones, and a 7 way bypass relay, and split charge relay for fridge too. Its nice as its all prewired, but would have been nice if they'd have used a single lead with 13 core, rather than twin old style 2x7 core black and grey. The room for the fold down socket is very very limited and it bends the wire considerably when folded back up.

I've installed the 13 pin socket so that when in use it opens sideways on, to minimise the cutting of the bumper. If I'd have installed it vertically, I'd have to cut a lot more bumper to get it to open correctly.

Cheers,

David

[Orty]

Has anybody sourced a tow bar for the new Q3 yet?
I have been told it is different!

[PFJones]

Hi Orty, I have just spoken to Westfalia who are the O.E.S to Audi, they have never heard of it being different. We sell them from this link Audi Q3 2011 Onwards Westfalia Detachable tow bar

Thanks Adam.

[Orty]

Thanks for that info Adam,
If I buy the Audi electrics kit do I still have to visit my dealer to have the ecu updated?
Orty

[PFJones]

Hi Orty, yes it requires coding after installation. If you call us we can quote for mobile fitting and coding at the same time. 0161 886 5796
Cheers

[Richard Hope]

Hi.. Couple of Questions if thats ok.. I have a 2007 (07) 2.0 TDI S-line A4 B7..
I see alot of mention about Bumper cut.. Whats the cut for and Is it just the under side of the bumper or does the visible part of the bumper need to be cut?
Do I need a 7 way relay kit for the Fridge electrics and is it plug and play or does it require cabling?

Thanks

[PFJones]

Hi Richard, yes the bumper needs cutting but it's underneath out of view. The 7 way bypass relay is for the lighting side of things (Only needed if fitting universal wiring)
and the split charge relay is for the Fridge and charging of the leisure battery.

There is universal wiring which is the cheapest, needs to be spliced into the vehicles wiring but perfectly safe or you could go for dedicated wiring which is a kit made for the vehicle (like the genuine kit) so it mostly plugs straight in and will enable any settings the vehicle has for example switch off parking sensors or activate trailer stability (Recommended for cars under warranty).

Here is the link to the fitting instructions for the 13 pin dedicated wiring kit http://www.pfjones.co.uk/westfalia_f...5208300153.pdf

If you would like a quote for the parts supplied or supplied and fitted at home, give us a call on 0161 886 5796

Thanks Adam

[trickytdi]

Hi Adam.. I purchased a Tow bar, 13 pin electrics and 7 way Bypass relay from you.. I have a Couple of questions if thats ok?..
1. The Kit does not come with a heavy duty cable to connect for charging the caravan/using the fridge from the battery.. Is there a reason for this or is this extra?
2. Do you have a installation guide for installing the universal Kit - I have connected all the indicators, brakes, reverse etc but I am not clear on the power feeds and switched live as the instructions that came with it aren't clear.
3. I think there is a wiring loom on the left hand side of the car used for the Audi factory fit module.. Can any of those cables be used for the Caravan fridge/Charging?
Hope you can help..

Richard

[PFJones]

Hi Richard, they don't come with the live cable I'm afraid, the main reason is that there would be a lot of waste as we'd have to supply a lot of it due to different car/van lengths, therefore pushing the price up, but any garage or towbar fitter would have it in stock if they were fitting it, just the DIY'er is impacted.
You could give us a call with order details and ask to speak to our tech help guy and he could easily answer any other questions. 0161 886 5796

Cheers Adam.