Fiat Scudo Towbars

Fiat Scudo Towing Specifics

The Fiat Scudo was first introduced in 1994 by the Italian manufacturer as a light commercial vehicle, offering strong towing abilities. Currently there are two generations included in the range. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Fiat Scudo Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Fiat Scudo vehicle 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 Fiat Scudo vehicle 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 Fiat warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for all the Fiat Scudo 1996-2007 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for all the Fiat Scudo 2006 onwards models 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.

All Fiat Scudo 1996-2007 vehicles will not require coding.

All Fiat Scudo 2006 onwards vehicles will 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, Fiat Scudo vehicles may 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.

All Fiat Scudo 1993- 2007 models have towbars that require a non visible bumper cut.

All Fiat Scudo 2006 onwards models have towbars that require non 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.

All Fiat Scudo 1996-2007 models have a nose weight of 60kg up to 80kg.

All Fiat Scudo 2006 onwards models have a nose weight of 80kg up to 130kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Fiat Scudo vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Fiat Scudo vehicle made 11996-2007, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1900kg.

For a Fiat Scudo vehicle made 2007 onwards, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2000kg up to 2200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Fiat Scudo vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.