Tow bar prep

[Corrida15]

Hi, can anyone confirm if the MY16 comes with tow bar prep as standard? Thanks in advance.

[MrAdamwood]

No it does not. I asked the same to Skoda uk. I ended up opting for a full factory towbar.

[Corrida15]

No it does not. I asked the same to Skoda uk. I ended up opting for a full factory towbar.

Many thanks. Looks like I may have to go that route too then, I want it fully coded etc for caravan towing. Does anyone know what brand of tow bar Skoda fit?

[CapstanPlug]

Factory fit tow bars are by the Czech company, Prof Svar.  ( http://www.profsvar.cz/en/  )

[cyclelife]

Mine is fully coded and was fitted by my dealer, once they got it right - it now works great all the options work and the rear sensor automatically switches off when the electrics are connected.

[anthmcm]

how much was it to get fitted by the dealer? looking at getting one fitted myself.

[cyclelife]

how much was it to get fitted by the dealer? looking at getting one fitted myself.

Not a clue as I got it "free" as part of the deal on the new car

 

Sorry!

[anthmcm]

cheers wishing i just added it to the list when i ordered mine now

[rogerdyer]

how much was it to get fitted by the dealer? looking at getting one fitted myself.

Just had a quote of £1156.09 to have one fitted by my local dealer here in Devon. Includes six and half hours labour at £79.50 + VAT!!!!!!!!!!!! No way am I paying that.

[paddy wagon]

Last time I looked the factory fit option had gone from the brochure.

The towbar is easy to fit. Electrics less so.

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[FlyingGecko]

Just had a quote of £1156.09 to have one fitted by my local dealer here in Devon. Includes six and half hours labour at £79.50 + VAT!!!!!!!!!!!! No way am I paying that.

You can get a removable one by Westfalia fitted and electrics all sorted for under £500.

[rogerdyer]

Was thinking that was nearer the mark! Hope I can find someone here in Devon to supply and install it.

[paddy wagon]

Try pf Jones for a fitted quote

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[flybynite]

If you can get the factory fit tow bar do it. If not at least get the factory plug in electrics they are not expensive parts.

There are several options depending on whether you need split charging for caravans and whether you have tow bar prep on the car.

Tow bar prep just runs the couple of wires to the front of the car from a plug in the back which you then plug in the tow bar electrics. It saves moving a lot of trim.

If you can make the rear bumper cut out the exact size on the instructions there is an official blanking plate that clips into the hole

Whatever you do get the car properly coded. Telling the stab system you have a trailer is quite important. Fitting a tow bar is a bit more involved than it used to be and there are lots of ways to fry your central electrics or leave you snaking into the ditch.

It is not as simple as scochloking a 7 pin wire set onto the lights of a 1970s Cortina but it is surprising how many (professionals) think it still is.

[livinginFrance]

Gentlemen,

 

Thanks for adding me to the group.

 

 

I live in France and have a Yeti 4x4 2014, not sure of the exact model number.

 

I was quote 1500 euro's by Skoda dealer to fit tow-bar !!

 

I am an engineer (retired) and there is no way I am parting with that sort of cash.  My question is, is there anyway if I can find out if the tow-bar cables have been fitted (front to back) without ripping my lovely car apart??  I have seen some very good "how to" on this forum.  One of them says I need to take off the rear left hand boot covers, as mine is left hand drive, could it be on the other side?  If the tow-bar prep has been done then the job looks relatively easy but I really don't want to go down the road of running cables from front to back or messing with the fuse box.    Any help or advice would be appreciated.  (where to buy tow-bar) (how to determine which model of yeti I have ).    many thanks  Jim

[Coops]

Try pf Jones for a fitted quote

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PF Jones will be doing mine. Quoted £530 for a Bosal detachable with 13 pin electrics, fully fitted with dedicated vehicle electrics.

[rogerdyer]

You can get a removable one by Westfalia fitted and electrics all sorted for under £500.

Have sorted a mobile fitter who fits tow bars for local Skoda Dealer, who will do the whole job for £465, supply, fit and code. (Westfalia detachable)......Result.

[Garnett]

Roger = who is it please? I am in Exmouth.

[rogerdyer]

Sorry, only just found this! PC tow bars based in Plymouth. Gary 07740 783975. He is coming to fit mine on Tuesday.

Edited 22 May, 2016 by rogerdyer

[Smeghead]

Tow bar prep just runs the couple of wires to the front of the car from a plug in the back which you then plug in the tow bar electrics. It saves moving a lot of trim.

 

Do you, by any chance, know where the plug is in the back when T/B prep is fitted at the factory?  I bought a Westfalia one from PF Jones last week which I've decided to get a local garage to fit, but it would save a few ££ if they knew where the plug was located before starting.

 

Ta