Volkswagen Caddy Towbars

Volkswagen Caddy Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in 1980 by the German manufacturer as a leisure activity vehicle, designed with impressive towing capabilities. The range also includes a 4x4 model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Volkswagen Caddy Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Caddy 1996-2004 models will not require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2008, 2004-2015, 2015 onwards and 4x4 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 Volkswagen Caddy 1996-2004 models will not require coding.

All Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2008, 2004-2015, 2015 onwards and 4x4 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, Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy 1996-2004 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts .

All Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2015 models have towbars that require non visible and no bumper cuts .

All Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2008, 2015 onwards and 4x4 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 Volkswagen Caddy 1996-2004 models have a nose weight of 50kg up to 75kg.

All Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2008, 2004-2015, 2015 onwards and 4x4 models have a nose weight of up to 50kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Volkswagen Caddy 1996-2004 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1000kg up to 1100kg.

For all Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2015 and 2015 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1500kg up to 1675kg.

For all Volkswagen Caddy 2004-2008 and 4x4 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1500kg.

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