Peugeot 407 Towbars
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Peugeot 407 Towbars
Peugeot 407 Towing Specifics
The Peugeot 407 was first introduced in 2003 by the French manufacturer as a large family car, designed with good towing capabilities. The range currently includes an Estate, Saloon and Coupe model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.
Peugeot 407 Towbar Electrics Kits
It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot warranty for more information.
Bypass Relays
All tow bars for the Peugeot 407 models will not 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 Peugeot 407 models 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, Peugeot 407 models will not 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 Peugeot 407 models have towbars that require 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 Peugeot 407 models have a nose weight of up to 80kg.
Towing Weight
Towing weight is the weight that a Peugeot 407 vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.
For all Peugeot 407 Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1200kg up to 1700kg.
For all Peugeot 407 Saloon vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1700kg.
You will need to check the towing limit for your Peugeot 407 vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.