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BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 2012-2019 Towbars

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BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 Towbars

BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 Towing Specifics

BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 was first introduced in 2012 by the German manufacturer as the latest generation of the series of subcompact executive cars, designed with strong towing abilities. Below we will cover the towing specifications of the BMW 3 series F30.

BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected. We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay. Check your BMW warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted. A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle. Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. BMW vehicles made from 2004 will not require coding. Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 vehicles will not always require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar. F30 models have a choice of none visible and no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below. For any BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 vehicle, the lowest nose weight is 75kg and the highest nose weight is 80kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar. For BMW 3 Series Saloon F30, the towing weight capacity is 1700kg up to 2000kg.. You will need to check the towing limit for your BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.