Nissan Primera Towbars

Nissan Primera Towing Specifics

The Nissan Primera was first introduced in 1990 by the Japanese manufacturer as a large family car, with impressive towing capabilities. The range currently has an estate, hatchback and saloon model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Nissan Primera Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Nissan Primera Estate 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 Nissan Primera Estate 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 Nissan warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Nissan Primera Estate 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 Nissan Primera Estate 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, Nissan Primera Estate models will 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 Nissan Primera Estate models have towbars that require visible and 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.

All Nissan Primera Estate models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Nissan Primera Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1850kg.

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

Nissan Primera Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Nissan Primera Hatchback 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 theNissan Primera Hatchback 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 Nissan warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Nissan Primera Hatchback 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 Nissan Primera Hatchback 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, Nissan Primera Hatchback models will 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 Nissan Primera Hatchback 1996-1999 and 1999-2002 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Nissan Primera Hatchback 2002-2008 models have towbars that require 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.

All Nissan Primera Hatchback models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Nissan Primera Hatchback 1996-1999 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1325kg up to 1400kg.

For a Nissan Primera Hatchback 1999-2002 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1325kg.

For a Nissan Primera Hatchback 2002-2008 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1325kg up to 1800kg.

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

Nissan Primera Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Nissan Primera Saloon 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 Nissan Primera Saloon 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 Nissan warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Nissan Primera Saloon 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 Nissan Primera Saloon 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, Nissan Primera Saloon models will 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 Nissan Primera Saloon 1996-1998 and 1999-2002 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Nissan Primera Saloon 2002-2008 models have towbars that require 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.

All Nissan Primera Saloon models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For a Nissan Primera Saloon 1996-1999 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1325kg up to 1400kg.

For a Nissan Primera Saloon 1999-2002 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1325kg.

For a Nissan Primera Saloon 2002-2008 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1850kg.

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