Tow Bar for the Tiguan

[Beowulf]

Some additional towbar images for veew

[veew]

Cheers Beowolf, much appreciated!

[marcuskmt]

I had my Westfalia Tow Bar installed today. The installer told me that Westfalia closed shop in Australia. This is a shame because this tow bar is awesome. You dont even know there is a tow bar there if you remove the goose neck.

Just a couple of questions for those that have the Westfalia Tow Bar:

1. With the goose neck out, I cant seem to remove the key. Is that a safety thing so you dont lose the key or can it come out?
2. Do you get error messages if you drive the car with the goose neck in but no trailer attached?
3. I need a 7 to 13 pin adapter for my bike carrier - where do I get them from? Is the one linked from ebay below the correct one? Is it worth getting the original Westfalia one for 5x the price at $46.80 (last link)?

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[veew]

I had my Westfalia Tow Bar installed today. The installer told me that Westfalia closed shop in Australia. This is a shame because this tow bar is awesome. You dont even know there is a tow bar there if you remove the goose neck.

Just a couple of questions for those that have the Westfalia Tow Bar:

1. With the goose neck out, I cant seem to remove the key. Is that a safety thing so you dont lose the key or can it come out?
2. Do you get error messages if you drive the car with the goose neck in but no trailer attached?
3. I need a 7 to 13 pin adapter for my bike carrier - where do I get them from? Is the one linked from ebay below the correct one? Is it worth getting the original Westfalia one for 5x the price at $46.80 (last link)?

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Hey mate, would be keen to check it out sometime. My car is about 6 weeks away so sussing out towbars now.

[dmn]

I had my Westfalia Tow Bar installed today. The installer told me that Westfalia closed shop in Australia. This is a shame because this tow bar is awesome. You dont even know there is a tow bar there if you remove the goose neck.

Explains why my emails were never returned...what are the options for a westfalia towbar...I am in Canberra and prefer not to use the modified Oz version that is only available from our VW dealers - don't want to cut out the rear bumper on my R-Line!

[marcuskmt]

Explains why my emails were never returned...what are the options for a westfalia towbar...I am in Canberra and prefer not to use the modified Oz version that is only available from our VW dealers - don't want to cut out the rear bumper on my R-Line!

1. From what I've seen the OEM VW Australian Tow Bar is your next best choice.
2. However, I may have a contact who has one Westfalia R-Line Tow Bar left. I'll find out for you. Message me if you're serious but these tow bars are expensive - almost $2000.

[veew]

Just saw a MY18 Tiguan 162TSI R-line today with a towbar.
The rear bar had not been cut into, well from what I could see.
So I optioned the VW tow bar today.

[Coxie]

Just saw a MY18 Tiguan 162TSI R-line today with a towbar.
The rear bar had not been cut into, well from what I could see.
So I optioned the VW tow bar today.
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I've got the OEM Towbar on my MY17 and they haven't cut anything to fit it, it's identical to your images.

[dmn]

I've got the OEM Towbar on my MY17 and they haven't cut anything to fit it, it's identical to your images.

Coxie - where did you source your towbar from - VW?

[Coxie]

Coxie - where did you source your towbar from - VW?

Yeah i had it fitted by the dealer before i picked the car up

[dmn]

Yeah i had it fitted by the dealer before i picked the car up

thanks...maybe there has been a revision as I certainly do not want to cut my rear bumper on my R-Line

[veew]

The model number hasn't changed, I think it depends on who is fitting it and their experience.

[dmn]

The model number hasn't changed, I think it depends on who is fitting it and their experience.

interesting...apart from the wiring and coding how difficult is the fitment of the actual towbar on the R-Line?

[veew]

interesting...apart from the wiring and coding how difficult is the fitment of the actual towbar on the R-Line?

This should give you an idea of the difficulty:

Euro Car Upgrades - Photos | Facebook

[dmn]

This should give you an idea of the difficulty:

Euro Car Upgrades - Photos | Facebook

many thanks veew