Renault Laguna Towbars
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Renault Laguna Towbars
Renault Laguna Towing Specifics
The Renault Laguna was first introduced in 1994 by the French manufacturer as a large family car, offering good towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Coupe, Estate and Hatchback model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.
Renault Laguna Coupe Towbar Electrics Kits
It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Laguna Coupe 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 Laguna Coupe 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 Laguna Coupe 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 Laguna Coupe 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 Laguna Coupe 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 Laguna Coupe 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.
All Renault Laguna Coupe models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.
Towing Weight
Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Laguna Coupe vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.
For all Renault Laguna Coupe vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.
You will need to check the towing limit for your Renault Laguna Coupe vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.
Renault Laguna Estate Towing Specifics
The Renault Laguna Estate was launched into the market in 1995. If you have a 1995 onwards Renault Laguna Estate 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 Laguna Estate Towbar Electrics Kits
It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna 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 Renault warranty for more information.
Bypass Relays
All tow bars for the Renault Laguna Estate 1995-2001 and 2001-2007 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.
All tow bars for the Renault Laguna Estate 2007 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 Laguna 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, Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna Estate 2007 onwards models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.
All Renault Laguna Estate 1995-2001 and 2001-2007 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 Renault Laguna Estate models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.
Towing Weight
Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Laguna Estate vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.
For all Renault Laguna Estate 1995-2001 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1000kg up to 1100kg.
For all Renault Laguna Estate 2001-2007 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.
For all Renault Laguna Estate 2007 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1700kg.
You will need to check the towing limit for your Renault Laguna Estate vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.
Renault Laguna Hatchback Towing Specifics
The Renault Laguna Hatchback was launched into the market in 1994. If you have a 1994 onwards Renault Laguna Hatchback 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 Laguna Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits
It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Laguna 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 Laguna 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 Laguna Hatchback 1994-2001 and 2001-2007 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.
All tow bars for the Renault Laguna Hatchback 2007 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 Laguna 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 Laguna 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 Laguna Hatchback 1994-2001 and 2001-2007 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.
All Renault Laguna Hatchback 2007 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 Laguna Hatchback models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.
Towing Weight
Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Laguna 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 Laguna Hatchback 1994-2001 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1650kg.
For all Renault Laguna Hatchback 2001-2007 and 2007 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.
You will need to check the towing limit for your Renault Laguna Hatchback vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.