Skoda Fabia Mk3 Monte Carlo ... TOWBAR problem

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I am having trouble getting a towbar fitted, my local fitter (who is very good) cannot find a towbar that is Monte Carlo specific.

I believe that any Skoda 2019 Estate towbar will do as the Monte Carlo is just a trim level but I need a

definitive answer very soon as I have a trailer camper to pick up! Named brands would help.

[CapstanPlug]

Do a search on here -- here is one thread about Monte estate with tower ... 

 

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I came across these images on Autotrader when looking to see what towbars people had fitted to their Monte Carlos.

 

It looks to be a Genuine Skoda towbar. These aren't available in Australia so I've ordered a Westfalia towbar instead. 

 

My towbar hasn't arrived yet (they sent me one for a VW Eos by mistake) so can't comment on fitment of the Westfalia bar on a Monte Carlo just yet.

 

But from all the research I've done most makes will fit, you just need to be careful cutting the hole in the black diffuser.

 

I did find that Towtrust Towbars are listed as fitting the Monte Carlo, but once again not available down here.

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Also forgot to mention check your VIN label for the rated towing capacity (B) as per the owners manual.

 

My Monte Carlo has an 1,100kg difference to the GVM (A) which means its capable of towing.

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Thank you all, so far all the towbar fitting companies just point out the towbar catalogue exclusion of the Monte Carlo.

I have had as excuses;

Electrical problems,

Shelf type rear skirt

Too high a leverage with even a low noseweight.

None of which really makes sense as they are happily fitted to standard (non sporty) estates.

Noseweight on the trailer I want to tow is 25-30kg

Edited 26 August, 2020 by gumdrop

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Might trade in the Monte and buy a FORD.,

[Planetse]

Bad move. After having two Fords die on us at four years old back to back. Would never get one again. Why we got the Fabia. 100 better. 

 

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The Monte remains.

Skoda £900+ for fitting a towbar.

Spoke to a South West towbar fitter who was recommended by a Bath skoda dealer, "where are you Bristol? that is outside my territory"

I am next door to Bath.

I have two more to try.

My trailer is kaput the dealer returned my deposit. All over a bl**dy towbar!

Edited 29 August, 2020 by gumdrop

[Gary4]

Ambrow trailers nr Bournemouth quoted me £360 to fit  Towbar for mk 3 Fabia est ( my partner went ONLINE to them and got fitted Towbar/electrics for £230 =3008 Peugeot) phone they quoted £345

good luck

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Thank you that is most helpful.