Citroen Multispace Towbars

Citroen Multispace Towing Specifics

The Citroen Multispace was first introduced in 1996 by the French manufacturer as a leisure activity vehicle, fitted with decent towing abilities. The range currently has two generations; 1996-2012 and 2012 onwards. We will cover the towing specifics of each generation below.

Citroen Multispace Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen Multispace 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 Citroen Multispace 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 Citroen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for all the Citroen Multispace 1996-2012 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for all the Citroen Multispace 2012 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 Citroen Multispace 1996-2012 vehicles will not require coding.

All Citroen Multispace 2012 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, Citroen Multispace 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.

1996-2012 models have towbars that require anon visible bumper cuts.

2012 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.

1996-2012 models have a nose weight of 70kg.

2012 onwards models have a low nose weight of 55kg and a high nose weight of 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Citroen Multispace 1996-2012 models, the towing weight capacity is between 1100kg and 1350kg.

For Citroen Multispace 2012 onwards models, the towing weight capacity is between 1300kg and 1800kg.

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