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Toyota Corolla Towbars

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Toyota Corolla Towbars

Toyota Corolla Towing Specifics

The Toyota Corolla was first introduced in 1966 by the Japanese manufacturer as a compact car, designed with decent towing capabilities. The range currently includes an Hatchback, Estate, Saloon and Verso model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 Toyota Corolla 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, Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1997-2002 models have towbars that require visible andno bumper cuts.

All Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2002-2008 models have towbars that require non visible andno 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 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1997-2002 models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 75kg.

All Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2002-2008 models have a nose weight of 55kg up to 69kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Toyota Corolla Hatchback 1997-2002 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1000kg up to 1200kg.

For all Toyota Corolla Hatchback 2002-2008 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1450kg.

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

Toyota Corolla Estate Towing Specifics

The Toyota Corolla Estate was launched into the market in 1997. If you have a 1997 onwards Toyota Corolla 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.

Toyota Corolla Estate Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Corolla Estate 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 Toyota Corolla 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, Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla Estate 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 Toyota Corolla Estate models have a nose weight of 55kg up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Toyota Corolla Estate vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1400kg.

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

Toyota Corolla Saloon Towing Specifics

The Toyota Corolla Saloon was launched into the market in 1997. If you have a 1997 onwards Toyota Corolla 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.

Toyota Corolla Saloon Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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, Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla Saloon models have a nose weight of 55kg up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Toyota Corolla Saloon vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1740kg.

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

Toyota Corolla Verso Towing Specifics

The Toyota Corolla Verso was launched into the market in 1997. If you have a 1997 onwards Toyota Corolla Verso 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.

Toyota Corolla Verso Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Toyota Corolla Verso 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 Toyota Corolla Verso 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 Toyota warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Toyota Corolla Verso 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 Toyota Corolla Verso 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, Toyota Corolla Verso 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 Toyota Corolla Verso 2002-2004 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Toyota Corolla Verso 2004-2009 models have towbars that require 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 Toyota Corolla Verso 2002-2004 models have a nose weight of up to 55kg.

All Toyota Corolla Verso 2004-2009 models have a nose weight of 52kg up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Toyota Corolla Verso 2002-2004 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1350kg up to 1400kg.

For all Toyota Corolla Verso 2004-2009 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1300kg up to 1450kg.

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