Skoda Rapid Towbars

Skoda Rapid Towing Specifics

The Skoda Rapid was first introduced in 2012 by the Czech manufacturer as a small family car, offering plenty of decent towing capabilities. The range currently includes a Saloon and Spaceback model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Skoda Rapid Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Rapid 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 Rapid 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 Rapid Saloon 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 Rapid Saloon 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 Rapid 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 Rapid Saloon 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 Skoda Rapid Saloon models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Skoda Rapid 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 Rapid Saloon 1998-2005 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1200kg up to 1300kg.

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback Towing Specifics

The Skoda Rapid Spaceback was launched into the market in 2012. If you have a 2012 onwards Skoda Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Skoda Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback 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 Rapid Spaceback 1998-2004 models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1998-2004 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1200kg up to 1500kg.

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