Hello all

my name is adi and i just thought i would say hello.

I am thinkin of buyin the new octavia vrs after lookin at my mother in laws new

estate version its very nice.

there is only 1 problem though i need a tow bar on the car as i go on campin

holidays , skoda have told me they will not supply one from factory but i can get

one fitted after market if i want but it may affect my warrenties so i am in two

minds on what to do.

Hopin to find some answers off here

Hope to speak to any of you soon

adi

Hi and welcome.

Does this mean they have not type approved the octy vRS for a Towbar in the same way they haven't the fabia vrs? Know a mk2 octy can have a bar fitted. If I were you I would speak to your dealer as they might fit one? If you search on here there are a few threads on the Fabia situation and the legality etc of fitting a towbar. Bit long winded but it might help you.

thanks postmanpat

i have spoken to my dealer and they said they cannot fit a towabr because of the new complex wiring on the new octavia . i am told it is the same as the audi a6 , i work for audi and asked one off our techies and he said they are easy.

who to belive before parting with

You can get a tow bar from Witter with a box of tricks to sort out the can-bus wireing.

Welcome by the way.

pm me if you need help.

The spec for the new Octavia vRS states that the max trailer load with brakes - 12% is 1400kg and max trailer load with brakes - 8% is 1600kg. That indicates that it has gained type approval for towing.