2022 Hyundai Tucson N Line NX4 installed with a detachable towbar. We have fitted a Witter detachable/removable tow bar and 13pin electrics for a cycle carrier or caravan. Our pictures show before, during and after shots of the towbar installation. We have modified the
2022 Volkswagen ID.3 installed with a Brink cycle carrier specific towbar kit.
We have used a 13pin VW dedicated wiring which we code to the vehicle to ensure correct functionality and unlock all vehicle towing features.
Compatible with most (not all) cycle carriers, please note special tow ball design to hinder towing as this fully electric ID.3 has no towing capacity.
2014 Audi Q7 4L S-Line (chassis) installed with a Westfalia detachable tow bar. This S-Line model has the removable towing panel (seen in photo 3) that hides the detachable housing and towing socket when in place. We also fitted an Audi dedicated towing wiring harness which fully integrates into the cars can network.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 installed with a Brink Detachable swan neck tow bar and Hyundai 13pin dedicated wiring installation.
We have trimmed the underside of the rear bumper. Once the detachable neck is removed and socket rotated upward’s behind the bumper the towing parts are 99% hidden.
Our images show pre, during and post installation.
2022 Ford Kuga mk3 (CX482 chasssis) installed with a Tow-Trust fixed swan neck towbar and 13pin Ford dedicated wiring which code into the car’s ECU. The new Kuga is a ST-Line X model that dosent require any visible bumper modification, just a little modification underneath the lower rear bumper valance.
This fixed towbar does not interfere with the vehicles rear parking sensors when you are not towing.
2021 All electric Jaguar I-PACE installed with a Brink detachable towbar and Jaguar dedicated wiring harness. The Jaguar I-PACE has a 750 kg towing capacity. The 13pin wiring harness offers all light outputs suitable for trailers and cycle carriers. Pin 9 for Caravan ATC is optional, Pin 10 for leisure battery charging is not approved by Jaguar.
The underside of the rear black bumper diffuser must be cut, this is not particularly visible unless viewing at ground level, see last image.
Allow around 4-5 hours for the installation at our workshop in Bristol.
2022 Defender 90 L663 installed with a detachable towbar by Tow-Trust towbars. 3500kg maximum towing capacity and 202kg maximum vertical load on the ball.
Small bumper modification required to the lower underside (quite discreet)
Allow 5 hours for installation at our workshop in Bristol
2019 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 9Y0/9Y3 / mk3 installed with a detachable Witter towbar and Porsche dedicated wiring harness.
2018 Vauxhall Astra K mk7 being fitted with a detachable Westfalia towbar. Our pictures show pre, during and post tow bar installation.
The westfalia detachable swan neck is completely hidden away behind the bumper when not being used.
2022 Hyundai Tucson NX4 installed with a detachable towbar. We have fitted a Westfalia detachable/removable tow bar and 13pin electrics for a cycle carrier and caravan. Our pictures show before, during and after shots of the towbar installation.
2022 BMW IX3 towbar installation using a detachable towbar manufactured in the UK by Tow-Trust. Only a very small modification required to the underside of rear bumper (not visible). We have used a ECS dedicated BMW wiring loom. This communication with the existing electronics to make towing the BMW IX3 fully electric car safer.
The all electric BMW IX3 has a 750kg towing capacity!
2018 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatch installed with a Witter detachable towbar. The Witter removable tow bar car barely been seen once the swan neck is detached and electric socket swiveled up behind bumper. We installed a 13pin Vauxhall dedicated wiring kit which communicates with the cars electronics to make towing safer.
2015 Renault Clio (phase 4) installed with both front & rear parking sensors.
Colour coded and flush mounted into the bumpers.
2022 Land Rover Defender 110/LWB X-Dynamic Se installed with Tow-Trust fixed flange towbar. Towing capacity 3500kg, vertical nose limit 350kg!! Detachable Swan neck also available with same 3500kg but with a reduced nose weight capacity of 202kg.
Small bumper modification required to the lower underside (quite discreet)
Allow 5 hours for installation at our workshop in Bristol.
2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-DYNAMIC installed with a Tow-Trust detachable towbar using 13pin Land Rover dedicated wiring. The Discovery Sport models with R-Dynamic bumpers do not need any visible modification. Just a small modification to the plastic undertray.
This vehicle does not have a spare wheel underneath.
The tow bar and electrical socket is completely hidden once detached.
4 hour installation at our workshop in Bristol.
2022 Hyundai KONA hybrid MEV installed with a Witter detachable swan neck towbar. We have used a Hyundai dedicated wiring harness suitable for cycle carriers and trailers.
We also supplied the Witter ZX702 Tow Bar Mounted two Bike Cycle Carrier Pure Instinct for electrica and non-electric push bikes.
This Hyundai Kona hybrid has a 1300kg towing capacity.
2022 Ford Kuga mk3 (CX482 chasssis) installed with a detachable swan neck towbar and 13pin Ford dedicated wiring which we coded to the ECU. The particular Kuga is a ST-Line X model that dosent require any visible bumper modification, just a little mod underneath.
2015 Kia Soul installed with a Witter fixed swan neck tow bar and 7pin trailer socket
2022 Mercedes GLB X247 installed with a detachable Westfalia swan neck towbar. This GLB is an AMG Line bumper model so we have purchased and replaced the lower bumper insert rather than cutting the two central fins. The 13pin Mercedes dedicated wiring loom was installed and coded into the ECU.
2015 Volvo XC70 installed with a detachable swan neck towbar and 13pin fully populated caravan wiring. We have used a Volvo dedicated towbar wiring loom.
2022 MG HS plug-in hybrid (PHEV) installed with a detachable swan neck towbar and 13pin caravan electrics. We have used a MG Dedicated wiring loom which turns off the rear parking sensors when towing.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 installed with a PCT detachable towbar and 13pin cycle carrier socket. We have used a Hyundai dedicated wiring harness. We have trimmed the underside of the rear bumper. Once neck is detached and socket is rotated upward behind bumper the towbar and socket are 98% hidden.
With over 1600kg towing capacity this fully electric Hyundai will be capable of towing a sizable caravan if required!
We also offer the Brink detachable system. Click here to see it
2014 / E71 BMW X6 M50d installed with a detachable Westfalia towbar, 13pin BMW dedicated wiring and using a new replacement lower bumper trim from BMW which comes pre-painted in silver. When you have finished towing you can refit the central silver panel making this BMW X6M look like is dosent have a tow bar fitted.
2019 Mercedes E53 AMG Estate (s213 chassis) installed with a detachable tow bar and 13pin Mercedes dedicated wiring harness. This E53 AMG has a 1900kg towing capacity which opens options for towing caravans, horse boxes or perhaps just your cycle carrier.
Once the detachable swan neck towbar has been removed and towing socket swiveled up nothing can be seen when viewing from behind.
Slight modification required to the underside of the lower central bumper diffuser. The Mercedes keyless boot/foot sensor was not moved so its function is not affected.
2021 Audi E-Tron Technik 50 Quattro installed with a detachable tow bar and 13pin Audi dedicated wiring, coded to the vehicle. The all electric Audi E-Tron has a towing capacity of 1800kg which is very impressive and much better than rival manufacturers.
This particular Etron Technik model required a modification to the underside of rear bumper valance. This is not seen unless you look underneath.
This towbar fitting takes around 4 hours at our workshop in Bristol.
2017 Peugeot 308 SW / Estate GT Line installed with a fixed tow bar and Peugeot dedicated and specific wiring which is coded to the vehicle. We have modified the underside of this GT Line bumper however it is all done underneath. The factory fitted rear parking sensors were not affected by the presence of the fixed swan neck tow bar.
2006 Mercedes ML500 (w614 chassis) installed with a Fixed Flange heavy duty towbar and 7pin electrics for towing a horse trailer. This particular Mercedes M-Class has a 3500kg towing capacity.
2018 Mercedes E400 Coupe AMG Line (c238 chassis) installed with a removable tow bar and Mercedes dedicated electrics that we coded to the vehicle. This type of electrical installation integrates into the Mercedes ECU Network, the car will know when you are towing and adjust particular elements accordingly.
If you look very carefully we made a very small neat modification to the lower AMG Line bumper diffuser.
We did not need to reposition the Mercedes foot sensor for auto boot opening.
Allow 4 hours at our workshop in Bristol for this type of instillation.
2021 Audi A4 allroad quattro installed with a removable towbar package and Audi dedicated electrics which we code to the vehicle to give enhanced ‘towing specific features’. Auto PDC cut-off, auto rear fog cut-off, electric handbrake adjust, electric tailgate via remote inop when towing, E TSP enabled etc etc
No visible bumper modifications so clean lines still.
2021 Volvo XC40 R-Design installed with a detachable swan neck tow bar and Volvo dedicated tow wiring configured for trailers, caravans and cycle carriers. Although this example is very dirty the XC40 R-Design has a lower gloss black bumper section, this needs to be modified on the underside, nothing visible from the exterior unless looking under the car.
