Renault Clio Towbars

Renault Clio Towing Specifics

The Renault Clio was first introduced in 1990 by the French manufacturer as a supermini car, offering decent towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Hatchback and Estate/Sports Tourer model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Renault Clio Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Clio 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 the Renault Clio 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 Renault warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-2005 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Renault Clio Hatchback 2005-2012 and 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 Renault Clio 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, Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-2005 and 2005-2012 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Renault Clio Hatchback 2012 onwards models have towbars that require visible, 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 Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-2005 and 2012 onwards models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Renault Clio Hatchback 2005-2012 models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 80kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Renault Clio Hatchback 1998-2005 and 2005-2012 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

For all Renault Clio Hatchback 2012 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 900kg up to 1250kg.

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

Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer Towing Specifics

The Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer was launched into the market in 1990. If you have a 1990 onwards Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 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.

Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 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 Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 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 Renault warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 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 Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 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, Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 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 Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 2008-2013 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer 2013 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 Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For all Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Renault Clio Estate/Sports Tourer vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.