cost of fitting Towbar to passat 3cc v6 4motion?

[warrick]

looking at getting a towbar fitted to above.was quoted $300 to fit plus $547 for kit.this sounds about right? opinions please.
cheers
warrick

[Guest001]

What year It seems about $1500 is the going rate for Passats like mine There was a big thread about it a few months ago with unhappy people with bodgy jobs of installation.

[warrick]

yeah 2011 3CC. Towbars Australia was the mob going to do it.
warrick

[Guest001]

yeah 2011 3CC. Towbars Australia was the mob going to do it.
warrick

Module for lights etc is about $700 from what has been posted without the bar or fitting

This is the thread I meant Not sure if your bumper is similar as this is about Passat wagon towbars


Towbar - Poor workmanship

[warrick]

heres the kit.may be some minor differences.

Passat Coupe (CC and 4 motion)
DESCRIPTION
Capacity: 2200 kg Type: Medium Duty
Ball Weight: 90 kg Fitting Time: 3 hrs
European designed and supplied (ER)
Meets Australian design rules
ADR compliant quality towbar kit includes
European clip lock removable type towball tongue to suit
Fitting instructions
All nuts, bolts and fitting hardware
Universal ECU relay wiring kit
Trailer connection plug as ordered
Lifetime Warranty Certificate

[Eaglen00b]

This is different to the swivelling unit like the one fitted if ordered as an option, yes? The one where its tucked away at rest, and electrically deployed when needed?

[warrick]

i dont think this is like that.detachable tongue as per conventional towbar i would suspect.
warrick

[warrick]

booked in for weds next week to have this fitted,will report back after install.
cheers
warrick

[warrick]

well had towbar fitted yesterday. Towbars Australia were excellent.done while i waited,about 2.5 hrs. very hassle free. the only thing is that the towbar itself is a bit unusual in style.with the tongue a rather suggestive shape,see pic post 5.the actual part of the towbar that is seen is a bit bulky/ different.the ease of tongue removal is good though,no bolts just a lever lock and load action.for what i want it does the job and a $1000 less than other quotes.certainly the team at Towbars Australia were a pleasure to deal with.
cheers
warrick

[TIFF]

Hi Warwick,

Can you post some photos of the towbar as fitted to your Passat?

Did they have to cut any of the bumper?

Cheers!

well had towbar fitted yesterday. Towbars Australia were excellent.done while i waited,about 2.5 hrs. very hassle free. the only thing is that the towbar itself is a bit unusual in style.with the tongue a rather suggestive shape,see pic post 5.the actual part of the towbar that is seen is a bit bulky/ different.the ease of tongue removal is good though,no bolts just a lever lock and load action.for what i want it does the job and a $1000 less than other quotes.certainly the team at Towbars Australia were a pleasure to deal with.
cheers
warrick