tow bar

  1. C

    Error ACC: Front Assist Unavailable

    Hi all, I've just had a towbar fitted with dedicated electrics to a T6.1 2021 model and I'm getting this error. Auto electrician reckons it'll clear when it's driven but I find this very hard to believe. Thanks Ian
  2. D

    Tow Trust swan neck - torque

    Evening all, This is my first post :) So, I bought a Tow Trust TVW9VK tow bar and the matching 'no trailer prep' can bus electrics. I've spent most of today gingerly tearing bits off the Caravelle and was nearly defeated by the rear bumper beam needing a wobble drive to get to the bolts...
  3. T

    Removable flange towbar for T6 - to carry motorbike?

    Hi, New member here & first post - I just bought a '17 LWB Camper conversion. Happy bunny. I would like to add a towbar to the van so I can carry my full-size enduro (motocross) bike on a Dave Cooper rack or similar. These racks attach to flange towbars - I can find plenty of those, but...
  4. M

    Tow-bar coding on OBDEleven

    Fitted my own towbar and have obdeleven but can't seem to find the required coding steps. Can anyone help?
  5. N

    Rear Bumper valance and tow bar ??

    Hi folks, Probably a can of worms but has anyone found any bumper valances/extensions etc that actually work with a removeable tow bar on T6 barn door. I've tried PP tuning and asked 3 times however they have not come back to me. Xtreme vans are not sure the list goes on! ABT won’t. the list...
  6. T

    Which detachable Tow Bar?

    I'm doing my research ahead of getting a tow bar fitted. I definitely want a detachable one, and want the electrics to be out of sight when not in use. Looking back at old threads here, I see conflicting info about whether some brands (Westfalia, Tow Trust, for example) actually do this...
  7. Andy_l

    Towbar fitter - Nottingham

    Hi everyone I’m looking for the best place to get my towbar coded in around Nottingham? Cheers all
  8. R

    Cycle rack with spoiler and trailer

    Hi all, I have a t6 with tailgate and looking for a cycle rack for a couple of bike while towing. I have a roof spoiler and don’t want to roof mount, the tow ball is detachable. Is there anything on the market available? thanks
  9. D

    Towbar install problem - Dealer installed

    Hi guys & gals. We have a 70 plate T6.1 150 Highline panel van that we have an issue with. Basically looking for someone that has had a factory towbar and electrics fitted at a dealer after build, hope that makes sense? Our van came from the factory without a tow bar or Trailer prep. We...
  10. sparkywig

    Rear bumper adjustment

    Evening all. Is there any adjustment on the rear bumper height? Mine seems to be rubbing the bottom of the tailgate for some reason.
  11. Superowls

    Sold Westfalia fixed swan neck Towbar for T5 or T6

    Just had a towbar removed from my T6, previous owner had it fitted under a year ago so not had much use The fitter that removed it told me it will fit all T5 & T6's, it comes with electrics and is non detachable It's a Westfalia so not a cheap one I dont know much more than that about it but...
  12. L

    I want a discreet Tow bar

    Hi. I’m in the market for a tow bar for my T5.1. A lot of the ones I’ve seen on eBay and other sites are big ugly things hanging off the rear bumper. Has anyone got any ideas. Many thanks. Lui
  13. Paynewright

    Towbar Electrics again!

    Hi, I fitted my towbar ages ago (easy bit!) and have just ordered the 13 pin Westfalia electrics kit to finish off the job. This is a two part kit - firstly, the main 13 pin loom and secondly, the separate ignition switched live loom for the 12v auxiliary (fridge etc in the trailer). This...
  14. P

    Tow bar mounted ski carrier

    Hello, I'm looking for a tow bar mounted ski carrier. I don't want a roof box as I'm small and it might interfere with the solar panel. Any recommendations? Also considering the Thule rear easy base and a box. While the skis would be too long for this, I could throw the boots and other junk in...
  15. Paynewright

    Todays top towbar tip..

    When trying to remove your detachable Westfalia towbar, try pulling the handle out and turning it before resorting to the big rubber hammer! Regards Ian
  16. M

    WARNING - towbar mounted bike racks

    Thought it best to share today’s experience and caution others. Please please please check and recheck any towbar mounted bike racks. Even though we triple checked before setting off, ours decided to part company today whilst travelling at 60mph on the M1. Standing helpless at the side of the...
  17. T6Paul

    Sold Westfalia Detachable Towbar

    Brand new unused Westfalia detachable towbar and 7 pin electrics £160 Collection from Bristol or Gloucester.
  18. Ayjay

    Cost for Westfalia Detachable Towbar + Fitting

    I've still got to phone around to a couple of other potential fitters tomorrow but has anybody got an idea of whether or not a quote from PF Jones for the above is competitive and / or reasonable. I used their on-line quotation tool for the following: Westfalia Detachable Tow-Bar 2018 T6...
  19. J

    Tow bar fitter - Northwest

    Hi anyone in the north west recommend a tow bar fitter, near Blackpool but dont mind travelling to Manchester. Looking at the tow trust detachable , says 120kg nose weight and no additional parts for bumper support from vw as there is designed to do this. cheers James
  20. W

    Steering column label/build sheet with PR codes

    I read some where that this label says whether the van is tow bar prepped or not Code 1D7 yes 1D70 no ( or something along those lines ) Mine is different and what is tow bar prepped anyway ? Ready for a kit by any chance ?
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