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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: rgb on 06 September 2010, 21:40

Title: towbars
Post by: rgb on 06 September 2010, 21:40
Anyone have a towbar fitted?  Any advice?

...before you ask... its to take a bike carrier - much better than a tailgate mounted rack.
I'm looking at a removable one so that it disappears when not in use.  Anyone have any
experience of this?

thanks!
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Buck on 07 September 2010, 00:38
I'm looking for exactly the same reason

Try this company - http://www.pfjones.co.uk/

A guy on vwaudi forums has recommended them - You can get a removable one and then fit something like the Thule 2 or 3 bike which can also be extended to take an additional bike i.e. 3 or 4

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/thule-euroclassic-909-g5-3-cycle-carrier-inc-13pin-adaptor.html
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Steve30 on 07 September 2010, 17:28
Thats what they all say ??? Caravan really, ok TBH on here :grin:
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Snoopy on 07 September 2010, 19:32
Im sure VW do a replacment rear bumper spoiler with a removable panel for the towbar.
(If anyone has an upto date copy of ETKA and could part number this and price it that would be great)

A towbar is something i must look into again as i have a large trailer (taking stuff to the tip, colecting car parts for 50's & 60s classics i have) and a car trailer i would like to use with the mk6.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b361/flogitg/3017_2148892i.jpg)

Title: Re: towbars
Post by: rgb on 07 September 2010, 20:50
Thanks for the help - I've already
called  pfjones
but they need me to source the
bumper spoiler, so part number
and cost would be very helpful.

They also mentioned some
recalibration of the electronics
that needs to be done by VW.
Anyone know why this is needed?

The dealer is meant to be getting
back to me with a quote, but I
doubt if it will be very competitive
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Buck on 08 September 2010, 01:28
Thats what they all say ??? Caravan really, ok TBH on here :grin:

Now a caravan would just ruin the street cred!

 :grin:
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Buck on 08 September 2010, 01:31
In the VW Accessories brochure they quote the costs as: -

- detachable towbar - £357.00  :shocked:
- 13-pin electrics - £415.50  :shocked:

So that's £770+

No mention of the cost of the replacement bumper trim etc.
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: mike. on 08 September 2010, 21:09
As far as I know there is no modification required to the rear bumper in the MK6 when fitting a towbar, nothing listed in ETKA.

(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/towbar1.jpg)

(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/towbar2.jpg)
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Buck on 09 September 2010, 00:32
Thanks Mike

If I get to the garage early enough tomorrow, I'll see if I can find out more...
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: daviescotland on 09 September 2010, 18:20
Needs the diffuser replaced, if fitting a towbar.
5K6 807 521 9B9, think it was about 60-70 pounds the last time i checked.

Title: Re: towbars
Post by: rgb on 09 September 2010, 20:48
Brilliant - the diffuser was what was worrying me.

Pfjones quoted £430 including fitting. So should come in at around £500. I can live with that.

Anyone ever had warranty trouble after fitting a towbar?

Thanks.
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Buck on 09 September 2010, 22:20
Brilliant - the diffuser was what was worrying me.

Pfjones quoted £430 including fitting. So should come in at around £500. I can live with that.

Anyone ever had warranty trouble after fitting a towbar?

Thanks.

RGB

Does that include the electrics?
Are you going to go ahead with the towbar?


Picked up my GTD today  :smiley: and will be looking at the options o we can get the bikes on the back
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: rgb on 10 September 2010, 20:56
Lucky you!

I'd better admit that mine's only on order. ... But scheduled to be built on Monday! So  :smiley: :smiley:

The price included electrics.

My current car has roof bars and I put the bikes on top. Works ok but it really hits the fuel consumption (not such an issue on the gtd!) plus my wife can't take the bikes on her own. Towbar mount is easy to use (once it's on) and shouldn't have so much effect on the air flow. ... I'm doing a good job of convincing myself.

Don't bother with a strap-on rack if you can avoid it. Far too flimsy

...plus I can buy a caravan...
Title: Re: towbars
Post by: Buck on 10 September 2010, 23:09
Thanks RGB

Wouldn't want to go for the roof rack as I'd probably drop a bike on the car  :sick:

I think the strap type racks just aren't stable enough as the straps work lose.