tow bar

  1. J

    Westfalia detachable tow-bar self-fit [Guide]

    So I decided to purchase the Westfalia detachable tow bar this week and set about fitting it. I bought the towbar and dedicated electrics from PF Jones. I've fitted it to a 2017 T6 and taken a few photos which may help someone. Not a bad job, but I'm fortunate to have ramps at our garage. It's a...
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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?
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Andy_l

    Towbar fitter - Nottingham

    Hi everyone I’m looking for the best place to get my towbar coded in around Nottingham? Cheers all
  9. 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
  10. 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...
  11. L

    Tow Bar Wiring Earth Point

    Fitted a Westfalia Detachable Tow Bar earlier in the week. Just picked up the 13pin wiring kit from VW to fit over weekend. Kit supplied has the code 7F0 055 204 B. Just looking through instructions and it only seems to show a flat bed and mentions single or double cab. It's also shows...
  12. Paul Binding

    Westfalia tow bar

    I already have a fixed swan neck tow bar and electrics fitted to my t6. Do all tow bars use the same mounting points. I would like to remove my tow bar ( not sure what make) and fit the westfalia with removable ball hitch. Is this a easy thing to do? Plan on use the existing electrics so...
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
  15. 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
  16. 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...
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. T6Paul

    Sold Westfalia Detachable Towbar

    Brand new unused Westfalia detachable towbar and 7 pin electrics £160 Collection from Bristol or Gloucester.
  20. 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...
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