Skoda Fabia Towbars

Skoda Fabia Towing Specifics

The Skoda Fabia was first introduced in 1999 by the Czech manufacturer as a supermini car, offering plenty of towing capabilities. The range currently includes an Estate, Saloon and Hatchback model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Skoda Fabia Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Skoda Fabia Estate 2001-2007 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Skoda Fabia Estate 2007-2015 and 2015 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 Skoda Fabia Estate 2001-2007 models will not require coding.

All Skoda Fabia Estate 2007-2015 and 2015 onwards 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, Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia Estate 2001-2007 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Skoda Fabia Estate 2007-2015 models have towbars that require non visible and visible bumper cuts.

All Skoda Fabia Estate 2015 onwards 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 Skoda Fabia Estate 2001-2007 models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

All Skoda Fabia Estate 2007-2015 and 2015 onwards models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 86kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Skoda Fabia Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

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

Skoda Fabia Hatchback Towing Specifics

The Skoda Fabia Hatchback was launched into the market in 1999. If you have a 1999 onwards Skoda Fabia 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.

Skoda Fabia Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1999-2007 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2007-2015 and 2015 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 Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1999-2007 models will not require coding.

All Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2007-2015 and 2015 onwards models will 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, Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1999-2007 models have towbars that require non visible bumper cuts.

All Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2007-2015 models have towbars that require visible and non visible bumper cuts.

All Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2015 onwards 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 Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1999-2007 models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

All Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2007-2015 and 2015 onwards models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 86kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Skoda Fabia Hatchback 1999-2007 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 850kg up to 1200kg.

For all Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2007-2015 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

For all Skoda Fabia Hatchback 2015 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1100kg up to 1200kg.

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

Skoda Fabia Saloon Towing Specifics

The Skoda Fabia Saloon was launched into the market in 1999. If you have a 1999 onwards Skoda Fabia 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.

Skoda Fabia Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia 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, Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia Saloon 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 Skoda Fabia Saloon models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Skoda Fabia Saloon vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1200kg.

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