Citroen Relay Towbars

Citroen Relay Towing Specifics

The Citroen Relay was first introduced in 1993 by the French manufacturer as a light commercial vehicle, designed with impressive towing capabilities. The two models of the range; Relay and Chassis Cab currently have two generations. We will cover the towing specifics of both models below.

Citroen Relay Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen Relay 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 Relay 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

Tow bars for all the Citroen Relay 1994-2006 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

Tow bars for all the Citroen Relay 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 Citroen Relay vehicles made from 1993 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, Citroen Relay 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.

1994-2006 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

2006 onwards models have towbars that require non-visible 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 a Citroen Relay 1994-2006 vehicle, the nose weight is 80kg up to 120kg .

For a 2006 onwards model, the nose weight is 100kg up to 150kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Citroen Relay vehicle made 1994-2006, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of between 2000kg and 2200kg.

For 2006 onwards models, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of between 2500kg and 3500kg.

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

Citroen Relay Chassis Cab Towing Specifics

The Citroen Relay Chassis Cab was launched into the market in 2009. If you have 2009 onwards Citroen Relay Chassis Cab it is important you correctly determine which model you have to ensure you get the correct towbar. You can find this information in your vehicle’s log book.

Citroen Relay Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Citroen Relay Chassis Cab 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 Relay Chassis Cab 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

Tow bars for all the Citroen Relay Chassis Cab 1994-2006 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

Tow bars for all the Citroen Relay Chassis Cab 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.

Citroen Relay Chassis Cab vehicles made between 1994-2006 will not require coding.

Some Citroen Relay Chassis Cab vehicles made 2006 onwards may 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 Relay Chassis Cab 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.

1994-2006 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

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.

For a Citroen Relay Chassis Cab 1994-2006 vehicle, the nose weight is 80kg up to 120kg.

For a 2006 onwards model, the nose weight is 120kg up to 150kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Citroen Relay Chassis Cab vehicle made 1994-2006, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of between 2000kg and 2200kg.

For 2006 onwards models, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of between 2500kg and 3500kg.

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