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Can a towbar be fitted to an MG5 EV?
A towbar can be fitted to certain MG5 EV models where a suitable approved towbar application is available, but the exact vehicle and intended use must be checked before fitting. The MG5 EV has been offered in different versions and model years, including earlier and later Long Range models, and towbar compatibility can vary between them. It is important to distinguish between a towbar that can physically be fitted to the vehicle and whether the particular MG5 EV is approved for conventional trailer towing. Some applications may instead be intended for carrying equipment such as a towbar-mounted cycle carrier. Towbar Express will check the exact model year, vehicle specification and intended use before confirming the appropriate towbar application.
What towbar options are available for the MG5 EV?
Depending on the model year, vehicle specification and exact approved application, towbar options for the MG5 EV can include a fixed flange towbar, fixed swan neck towbar or detachable swan neck towbar where suitable products are available. A fixed flange provides a permanent mounting point and flexibility for compatible accessories. A fixed swan neck provides a slimmer permanent installation, while a detachable swan neck can be removed when it isn't required, helping to maintain the original rear appearance of the MG5 EV. The permitted use of the towbar must always be confirmed for the exact vehicle rather than assuming every MG5 EV has the same towing approval.
Which towbar is best for my MG5 EV?
The best towbar for your MG5 EV depends on the exact vehicle, its approved use and what you intend to attach to it. Where conventional trailer towing is permitted, the towbar must be selected according to the vehicle's towing and vertical-load limits. If the towbar is primarily required for a towbar-mounted cycle carrier, a detachable swan neck can be particularly convenient because the neck can be removed when the carrier isn't being used. A fixed swan neck provides a slimmer permanent installation, while a fixed flange provides flexibility for compatible accessories where an appropriate application is available. You can read more about the different types of towbar available.
What is the towbar rated to on an MG5 EV?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact approved towbar fitted to the MG5 EV. Every towbar has its own structural rating and maximum vertical-load limit, but these figures are separate from the towing limits specified for the vehicle itself. A towbar having a particular structural rating does not mean that the MG5 EV is permitted to tow the same weight. The vehicle, towbar, towball and trailer or carrier must all remain within their individual limits, with the lowest applicable figure determining the maximum permitted load. Where a towbar application is intended only for carrying equipment such as a cycle carrier, its structural rating must not be interpreted as approval to tow a caravan or trailer. Find out more in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my MG5 EV can tow?
The towing capacity of your MG5 EV should be checked against the vehicle's VIN plate and MG's technical information for the exact model and model year. The VIN plate contains the vehicle's approved weight information and, where conventional trailer towing is permitted, will normally include an appropriate maximum train weight. Where a higher maximum train weight is specified, the difference between the relevant first two weight figures can be used to establish the permitted trailer weight, subject to the manufacturer's individual limits. If the vehicle does not have an appropriate maximum train weight or MG does not approve the particular version for conventional trailer towing, the presence of a physical towbar must not be treated as permission to tow a trailer. You can find more information in our towing weight guide.
Does my MG5 EV need a bumper cut?
The bumper-cut requirement depends on the model year, rear bumper and undertray arrangement and exact towbar selected for the MG5 EV. Different towbar designs can have different fitting requirements, and the installation requirements can also differ between versions of the MG5 EV. Some applications may require a carefully positioned modification to the underside of the rear bumper, lower trim or undertray, while others may have different requirements. Where a cut is required, it is carried out carefully in accordance with the towbar manufacturer's fitting instructions. Towbar Express will confirm the exact bumper requirements for your MG5 EV before installation.
Will the bumper cut be visible on my MG5 EV?
This depends on the exact MG5 EV towbar application. Where a non-visible bumper or undertray cut is specified, the modification is positioned underneath the rear bumper so that it cannot normally be seen when standing behind the vehicle. Requirements can differ according to model year, bumper design and the towbar selected. A detachable swan neck towbar, where available, can further help maintain the original rear appearance because the towball neck can be removed when it isn't required. Towbar Express will confirm whether a cut or modification is required and whether it will be visible before fitting your towbar.
What electrics do you fit to an MG5 EV?
Where towing or carrier electrics are required and a suitable application is available, we fit 13-pin electrics to the MG5 EV using the appropriate vehicle-specific wiring. The dedicated electrical kit is selected for the exact model year and vehicle specification and is designed to integrate correctly with the MG5 EV's electrical system while providing the required trailer or carrier lighting functions. Using the correct vehicle-specific electrical application is particularly important on a modern electric vehicle because its lighting, parking and driver-assistance systems are electronically integrated.
Will a towbar affect my MG5 EV parking sensors?
If your MG5 EV is equipped with rear parking sensors or other rear driver-assistance systems, a permanently fitted towball can sometimes be detected depending on the sensor positions and exact towbar design. A fixed swan neck has a slimmer profile than many flange installations, while a suitable detachable swan neck towbar can be removed when it isn't required, leaving the rear of the vehicle clear during everyday driving. Where an appropriate dedicated electrical kit is available, using the correct vehicle-specific wiring is also important for integration with supported lighting, parking and driver-assistance functions.
Is the MG5 EV towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
This depends first on whether the exact MG5 EV is approved for conventional caravan or trailer towing. Where trailer towing is permitted and a suitable towbar is available, a correctly specified swan neck towbar can be compatible with AL-KO and Winterhoff stabiliser hitches provided the required clearances are met. A fixed flange installation requires the correct AL-KO compatible towball. If the particular MG5 EV towbar application is approved only for carrying equipment such as a cycle carrier, it must not be used to tow a caravan or trailer regardless of the physical design or structural rating of the towbar.
Can you fit a towbar to my MG5 EV at home?
Yes, where a suitable approved towbar application and the required electrical equipment are available for your particular MG5 EV. Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can carry out the installation at your home or workplace. Appointments are available in two slots: 8am–12pm or 12pm–6pm. Before confirming the booking, we will check the exact model year, vehicle specification, approved use of the towbar, rear bumper requirements and correct dedicated 13-pin electrical application.
