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Just taken receipt of a westfalia detachable towbar and single electrics kit.

Have searched the forums for advice and photos on fitting the towbar and feel fairly confident - thanks for such detailed info.

However, the supplied electrics need wiring to the vehicles ( 1.9 estate 4x4 ) existing loom and I don't fancy cutting into it!

Some people have mentioned plug in wiring connectors and one member even supplied the skoda part number - EEA600101AEL4 - but this costs

Because the new car is CANBUS these are sensitive changes in the electrical systems and include bulb failure devices etc.

There are also settings within the ECU/Convenience unit which can be enabled for towing.

Perhaps you would be wise to take some professional advice before cutting else it might seem the it would have been worth the £180 further down the line.

bye bye warranty if you cut your wiring loom as well. I wouldn't risk it, after seeing electrical fires in cars, its a scary thing.

I've seen a similar one on the Towequipe website for about
Because the new car is CANBUS these are sensitive changes in the electrical systems and include bulb failure devices etc.

There are also settings within the ECU/Convenience unit which can be enabled for towing.

Perhaps you would be wise to take some professional advice before cutting else it might seem the it would have been worth the

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