Eos Tow bar

[Ben]

hello,

I have one on these removeable covers on my golf mk5.

mine measures approx 13" x 4" but i would assume that the way thay clip in would be the same.

I bought my own lower skirt from vw all in £49.91.

[davidp]

Thanks Steve,

Sounds like the cover is 1/2 inch all round too small for my bumper hole and is designed to fit into a rebate as you describe. Presume its similar to the pic from GOLFMK5GTTDI with thumb wheels to lock it in.

I'm up near Liverpool so too far away but thanks for the offer. My dealer said he had ordered a tow bar bumper so will see if that is in yet and I can try the cover.

Cheers, David

[davidp]

Thanks for the great pics GOLFMK5GTTDI thats most helpful
cheers, David

[Ben]

no problem, glad to help.

[Steve3]

Hi David,
my cover is very similar to Golfmk5gttdi, only a slightly different size.

Good luck, cheers Steve.

[x_galla]

Hi All,

I have ordered my EOS which is due for delivery on Thursday this week - can't wait. I've also spoken to Towequipt who have quoted me £320 for fitting of a detachable towbar. Does anybody have the part number for the tow bar hole cover that VW supply? The bumper is NOT coming with a factory fit hole, so towequipt will need to make a hole for the tow bar...

Any help appreciated :-)

[Ben]

VW will be able to supply you the bumper as a stand alone part. go to the parts dept. It will need ordering and take 2/3 days.

DO not let the towbar firm ruin your car.

[x_galla]

Hi there,

Doyou have any info on the replacement part number or possible cost?

Cheers

Paul

[Paulsandy]

Hi there,
When i bought my Eos last year i negotiated a price for a removable towbar with the dealer.
They used a towbar specialist to fit it on site but on arrival they said they would need to cut a HUGE hole in the bumper. I said that there was no way they were going to do that. The instructions for the fitment of the towbar actually tell you to bin the bumper and fit the correct replacement bumper and matching blanking cover from VW.
The dealer didnt fancy paying for all that so decided to just order the cover and see if it was possible to cut the bumper themselves and retro fit the cover. Once the cover plate arrived i went back and had a look at the cover and it was obvious that it was going to be one hell of a struggle to do a proper job. They were talking about plastic welding bits on to the inside for the cover to attach to etc.
In the end they saw sence and ordered the replacment bumper and sent it to the bodyshop for painting.
I am over the moon with the result and believe it is the only way of doing a proper job on this lovely car.
I'm just pleased that it wasnt me who had to pay for it.
Paul

[Steve3]

Hi I can only agree, I started this thread over a year ago.

I was also lucky VW paid for a new bumper.

Without the lugs inside the cutout , it will be next to impossible to secure the plate to the bumper.

I have towed our caravan through France & Spain and can confirm that it tows superbly.
The plate costs nearly £24.00. It can be ordered through any dealership.

Cheers Steve3