Eos Tow bar

[ADIRU]

im not surprised parts arnt made for this job ..and im not surprised that it costs alot for one simple reason only !!!
WAT KIND OF IDIOT BUYS AND EOS AS A TOW CAR !!!!

WAT KIND OF IDIOT ARE YOU?

I have a bike carrier (for two bikes) using a detachable towbar. Not quite the same as towing!

[Paulsandy]

When I first red Redmax90s post i was Inclined to reply but thought better of it as i would of been banned from the forum for life.
I too, use mine to carry a bike rack.
If Redmax90 is a VW master technician as he claims, then im glad someone with his mental age doesnt work at my local dealer
Paul

[miket]

Has anyone any recent experience of Eos tow bar fitting ?
Requested quotes from 2 VW dealers, ranged from £1250 to £1800 then lowest prices was withdrawn and amended to £1450 - still very expensive. Am investigating Towequipe at under £400 but this does not include replacement bumper or cover.
Any recent experience would be appreciated.

[Steve3]

Hi Miket, if you read the previous comments you will realise that to do a proper job you will need to buy a new bumper.

towequipt will fit and do a good job but on removing the towbar, it will leave the cutout showing.

Sorry Steve3

[Ben]

vw will sell you the bumper as a stand alone item. get it sprayed yourself and away you go.

all the bars fix on the same and i would assume the wiring is identical too.

[12 Volts]

Hi All

We have done 5 or 6 of these now for our local dealer in Cheltenham and I would only recommend Westfalia as this is the OE manufacturer they also supply the wiring kits(not for the faint hearted these are not nice to fit) which in turn once coded will switch on the TSP and turn off the PDC when connected to the light board or trailer.

If you want a proper job then you will no option but to replace the bottom spoiler and have it colour coded, Huge money though.

We have had to do both options of cutting the big hole and also replacing the bumper.

We normally do these for about £435.00+vat using all factory parts bar and wiring but the bumper would be extra

If anyone is in my area and want some advice on mainly VWs (sorry audi drivers) there isnt much we havent done and can do for you.

Cheers Paul.

[miket]

Had Towequipe fit westfalia tow bar with neat hole in existing bumper - superb job. Since towed Bailey Caravan to Cornwall and New Forest - fantastic tow car with plenty of power when needed.

[PFJones]

Hi there,

There is a VW Eos towbar available from P F Jones Ltd.

It is an Original Equipment Westfalia detachable towbar and can be supplied and fitted at one of our national towbar fitting locations throughout the UK.

As a customer you will need to decide whether you would like the towbar supplied and fitted with a new bumper which has a cut out flap from Volkswagen or you can choose to have the bumper cut out and left with no flap.

Either way we can take care of everything for you and provide you with an unbeatable quote!

Please call 0800 5200 478 asking for Brian or Gary, we will be happy to help.

[PFJones]

Following on from my last post,

Here is an image of an Eos Towbar fitted with a Westfalia detachable towbar which has had the flap cut out of the bumber.



Hope this helps you decide whether to do it this way, or get a new bumper with a flap that is replaceable when the detachable towbar neck is removed.

Any questions call Brian on 0800 5200 478 at P F Jones Ltd he will be more than happy to help. We have a national towbar fitting network

[Sam]

The picture in the post above is of davidp's dealer fitted detachable towbar - he posted it earlier on this thread - click the link for more pictures.