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Can a towbar be fitted to a Volkswagen Touran?
Yes. Towbar Express can supply and fit a towbar to suitable Volkswagen Touran models. The correct towbar depends on the age, generation and exact specification of the vehicle, so we will check your vehicle details before fitting to ensure the correct towbar and electrics are selected.
What towbar options are available for the Volkswagen Touran?
Towbar Express offers three towbar options for the Volkswagen Touran:
Fixed flange towbar – a strong and versatile permanent towbar that remains fitted to the vehicle at all times, making it a practical choice for regular towing and frequent towbar use.
Fixed swan neck towbar – a slimmer permanent towbar that provides a neat installation with fewer visible components than a traditional flange towbar.
Detachable swan neck towbar – a discreet option that allows the towbar neck to be removed when it is not required, leaving no towball permanently positioned behind the vehicle.
Which towbar is best for my Volkswagen Touran?
If you regularly use your towbar and want a versatile permanent towing point, the fixed flange towbar is a practical choice.
The fixed swan neck towbar is a good option if you want a permanently fitted towbar with a slimmer and less prominent appearance.
If you prefer to remove the towball when it is not required, the detachable swan neck towbar provides a more discreet solution and can be removed between uses.
What is the towbar rated to on a Volkswagen Touran?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact Volkswagen Touran and towbar application. The towbar has its own maximum towing weight and vertical-load limit, which must be considered alongside the limits specified for the vehicle itself.
A higher-rated towbar does not increase the amount that the Volkswagen Touran is permitted to tow. The vehicle, towbar and towing equipment must all remain within their respective limits, with the lowest applicable limit always being followed. You can find more information in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my Volkswagen Touran can tow?
The VIN plate will normally show the vehicle's maximum permitted laden weight (Gross Vehicle Weight) followed by its maximum combined vehicle and trailer weight (Gross Train Weight). Subtracting the first figure from the second shows the trailer weight available when the vehicle itself is loaded to its maximum permitted weight.
The vehicle manufacturer's specified towing limit should also be checked, as the vehicle, trailer, towbar and combined train weight must all remain within their respective limits. The permitted towing weight can vary according to the engine, transmission, drivetrain and exact Volkswagen Touran specification. You can find more information in our maximum towing weight guide.
Does my Volkswagen Touran need a bumper cut?
No. Fitting a towbar to the Volkswagen Touran does not require a bumper cut.
Will my Volkswagen Touran bumper be modified when fitting the towbar?
No. As the towbar installation does not require a bumper cut, the Volkswagen Touran bumper does not need to be cut for the towbar to be fitted.
What electrics do you fit to a Volkswagen Touran?
We fit vehicle-specific 13-pin electrics to the Volkswagen Touran. These provide the electrical connection between your Touran and your trailer, caravan or compatible cycle carrier, allowing the lights to work correctly.
You can find out more in our guide to towing electrics.
Will a towbar affect my Volkswagen Touran parking sensors?
The effect on the rear parking sensors depends on the towbar design and the position of the vehicle's sensors. The fixed flange and fixed swan neck remain permanently fitted and may sometimes be detected by the rear parking sensors, while the detachable swan neck can be removed when it is not required.
Is the Volkswagen Touran towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
Compatibility depends on the exact towbar and towing equipment being used. Towbar Express will confirm whether the selected Volkswagen Touran towbar is suitable for your intended towing equipment before fitting.
Can you fit a towbar to my Volkswagen Touran at home?
Yes. Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can fit your Volkswagen Touran towbar at your home or workplace.
