Passat Alltrack Towbar

**Mchap** · 13-09-2013, 09:30 PM

Just had a Hayman Reese bar installed today, great job and minimal cutting of the rear bumber. I have read previously that a Bar for the Alltrack does not exist - you just need to look further.

**langra** · 14-09-2013, 03:47 PM

A very timely post as I'm just starting to research getting a towbar for my Alltrack.

Did you get the genuine VW wiring loom fitted and coded or go with the Hayman Reese one. What was the Hayman Reese part/model number?

Cheers, Graeme

**drad81** · 14-09-2013, 09:52 PM

I'd like to see some pics of your install

**Jusso** · 14-09-2013, 10:01 PM

I'd be keen to see pics too if not too much trouble. I just cancelled the towbar order for the Alltrack we should be receiving next week for two reasons:

- The ridiculously large hole required in the bumper
- The unusually low max ball weight of the VW towbar (90kg) - I think the HR unit is rated at around 180kg which is much more practical.

**Hillbilly** · 15-09-2013, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Jusso

I'd be keen to see pics too if not too much trouble. I just cancelled the towbar order for the Alltrack we should be receiving next week for two reasons:

- The ridiculously large hole required in the bumper
- The unusually low max ball weight of the VW towbar (90kg) - I think the HR unit is rated at around 180kg which is much more practical.

The towball weight is usually set by the vehicle maker and probably shouldn't be exceeded despite what the towbar maker says.

A standard Passat has a limit of 85kg in my brochure. I certainly wouldn't like to put 180kg on the back of my vehicle.

**Umai Naa!!** · 15-09-2013, 09:10 AM

The genuine one is ADR-legal, and the HR one is not. Hence being of a more-appropriate design for the vehicle.

I saw a genuine one fitted the other day to an Alltrack. Looks like it's meant to be there. Not sure what the fuss is.

**Marakai** · 22-09-2013, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Umai Naa!!

The genuine one is ADR-legal, and the HR one is not. Hence being of a more-appropriate design for the vehicle.

I saw a genuine one fitted the other day to an Alltrack. Looks like it's meant to be there. Not sure what the fuss is.

I think I posted photos of our VW original install, which is/was a very well and professionally done job. Also think that you are asking for trouble is you really want to put 185kg on your towbar.