Renault Megane Towbars

Renault Megane Towing Specifics

The Renault Megane was first introduced in 1995 by the French manufacturer as a small family car, offering strong towing capabilities. The range currently includes; a Coupe, Estate, Hatchback, Saloon, Grande Coupe and Convertible model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Renault Megane Coupe Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane Coupe 1996-2010 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Renault Megane Coupe 2009 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 Megane 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 Megane Coupe models will not 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 Megane Coupe 1996-2010 models have towbars that require non visible and visible bumper cuts.

All Renault Megane Coupe 2009 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 Megane Coupe models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Megane 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 Megane Coupe 1996-2010 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1200kg up to 1300kg.

For all Renault Megane Coupe 2009 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1500kg.

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

Renault Megane Estate Towing Specifics

The Renault Megane Estate was launched into the market in 2003. If you have a 2003 onwards Renault Megane 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 Megane Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane Estate 2003-2009 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Renault Megane Estate 2009-2016 and 2016 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 Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane Estate 2003-2009 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Renault Megane Estate 2009-2016 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Renault Megane Estate 2016 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 Megane Estate 2003-2009 and 2009-2016 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Renault Megane Estate 2016 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 100kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Megane 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 Megane Estate 2003-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1900kg.

For all Renault Megane Estate 2009-2016 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1500kg.

For all Renault Megane Estate 2016 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1850kg.

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

Renault Megane Hatchback Towing Specifics

The Renault Megane Hatchback was launched into the market in 1996. If you have a 1996 onwards Renault Megane 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 Megane Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane Hatchback 1996-2002 and 2002-2009 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Renault Megane Hatchback 2008-2016 and 2016 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 Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane Hatchback 1996-2002 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Renault Megane Hatchback 2002-2009 and 2008-2016 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts.

All Renault Megane Hatchback 2016 onwards 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 Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-2002 models have a nose weight of 65kg up to 75kg.

All Renault Megane Hatchback 2002-2009 and 2008-2016 models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

All Renault Megane Hatchback 2016 onwards models have a nose weight of 75kg up to 110kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Megane 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 Megane Hatchback 1996-2002 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1000kg up to 1300kg.

For all Renault Megane Hatchback 2002-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1250kg up to 1500kg.

For all Renault Megane Hatchback 2008-2016 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1500kg.

For all Renault Megane Hatchback 2016 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 2150kg.

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

Renault Megane Saloon Towing Specifics

The Renault Megane Saloon was launched into the market in 1996. If you have a 1996 onwards Renault Megane Saloon 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 Megane Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

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

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane 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, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane Saloon 1996-2003 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Renault Megane Saloon 2003-2009 models have towbars that require non visible, 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 Megane Saloon models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Renault Megane Saloon 1996-2003 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1000kg.

For all Renault Megane Saloon 2003-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1200kg up to 1900kg.

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

Renault Megane Grande Coupe Towing Specifics

The Renault Megane Grande Coupe was launched into the market in 2008. If you have a 2008 onwards Renault Megane Grande Coupe 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 Megane Grande Coupe Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Megane Grande 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 Megane Grande 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 Megane Grande 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 Megane Grande 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 Megane Grande 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 Megane Grande Coupe 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 Megane Grande Coupe models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Renault Megane Grande 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 Megane Grande Coupe vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2145kg.

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

Renault Megane Convertible Towing Specifics

The Renault Megane Convertible was launched into the market in 2010. If you have a 2010 onwards Renault Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Renault Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible 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 Megane Convertible models have a nose weight of up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Renault Megane Convertible vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 750kg.

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