Volkswagen Crafter Towbars

Volkswagen Crafter Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Crafter was first introduced in 2006 by the German manufacturer as a light commercial vehicle, designed with substantial towing capabilities. The range includes a chassis cab and van model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 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 Crafter Chassis Cab 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 Crafter Chassis Cab 2006-2017 and 2017 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 Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 2006-2017 models will not require coding.

All Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 2017 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, Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 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 Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 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 Crafter Chassis Cab 2006-2017 models have a nose weight of 120kg up to 240kg.

All Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of 140kg up to 150kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 2006-2017 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3600kg.

For all Volkswagen Crafter Chassis Cab 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 3500kg.

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

Volkswagen Crafter Van Towing Specifics

The Volkswagen Crafter Van was launched into the market in 2006. If you have a 2006 onwards Volkswagen Crafter Van 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.

Volkswagen Crafter Van Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Volkswagen Crafter Van 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 Crafter Van 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 Crafter Van 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 Crafter Van 2006-2017 models will not require coding.

All Volkswagen Crafter Van 2017 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, Volkswagen Crafter Van 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 Crafter Van 2006-2017 models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

All Volkswagen Crafter Van 2017 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 Volkswagen Crafter Van 2006-2017 models have a nose weight of 120kg up to 240kg.

All Volkswagen Crafter Van 2017 onwards models have a nose weight of 120kg up to 150kg.

Towing Weight

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

For all Volkswagen Crafter Van 2006-2017 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3500kg.

For all Volkswagen Crafter Van 2017 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 3500kg.

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