Allroad Towbar

[mixtu62]

Morning guys new member here. After reading and learning a hell of lot from this forum i decided to purchase an Allroad 2004 2.5tdi yesterday and i am well chuffed with it.

I have noticed that it does not contain the detachable tow hook in the spare wheel mount in the boot. Has a previous owner pinched this from the car or where they an optional extra? i had a feeling they were standard issue.

cheers

Fraser.

[bagpipingandy]

Morning guys new member here. After reading and learning a hell of lot from this forum i decided to purchase an Allroad 2004 2.5tdi yesterday and i am well chuffed with it.

I have noticed that it does not contain the detachable tow hook in the spare wheel mount in the boot. Has a previous owner pinched this from the car or where they an optional extra? i had a feeling they were standard issue.

cheers

Fraser.

Welcome to the allroaders , I believe the towbars come as an option, look under/behind the rear bumper to see if the location for the removable section exists. The Original westfillia option is a tapered shaft with 2 lugs and, if original, a red plastic cap for when the tow hook is not mounted.

If so I have seen the westfillia detachable part come up in e-bay from time to time.

regards

Andy

[Peter D]

I think the OP is referring to the tow hook not tow bar. The Tow Hook for rescue and a tow is standard issue with the car and should be with the tool kit with the Jack. Regards Peter

[darthweasel]

On my Avant the towing eye is located with the jack etc in a plastic box hidden away in a compartment on the left hand side of the boot area (looking from the rear of the car). this compartment also holds a spare oil bottle, and on some cars a 6 cd changer.
The Westfalia detachable tow bar sits inside the spare wheel under the boot floor.

[mixtu62]

cheers guys,

i do mean the trailer hitch/hook thing sorry. i have a space in the centre of the spacesaver polystyrene. How much do you think a replacement would be?

[Peter D]

Dooh, you do mean the tow bar then. Why someone took I dod not know. Was the car from a garage or a private sale, either way ask them if they have it. Regards Peter

[darthweasel]

Peter is right, go back to where you bought the car from and ask them for it - they may just have forgotten to put it in the car. But check first that you actually have the rest of the tow bar fitted otherwise it could get embarrasing . . .
I did see just the detachable bit for sale on Ebay a couple of weeks ago, but can't remember how much for.

[mixtu62]

cool, without sounding like a complete doofus what should i look for to check the tows fitted?

cheers

[darthweasel]

Stick your head under the back of the car, look up, and you should see a big round socket, possibly with a black or red plug in it, and next to it a spring loaded pull down electrical socket. At least that's what's on my Avant.

[mixtu62]

i will pop out and check after work. cheers.