Hayman Reese now make towbars for Tiguan's.

[Tigga1]

I've been wanting a towbar for my Tig, so with the Hayman Reese solution I thought, YES!

.... rang local TJM distributor to get a quote...

after checking with his distributor, he came back with N/A. After I gave him the part no's he went back to distributor and rang back with the following info:

• Towbar $640
• Wiring $210.50
• fitting $300 (cause there's a lot of work involved, from front to back of vehicle

But then he added that there's been a recall on the product, due to a fitting problem, and he couldn't tell me if it would take a week or a month...

So, for a total of $1150, with no connection to the Tig's other features, I'm starting to lean towards OEM...

your thoughts...?

[team_v]

Hey Tigga,
It really depends on what you would be using it for.

If it's just to take the jet-ski down to the bay or a small trailer to the tip etc then i would go Hayman recce.

If you are looking at doing some serious towing i suggest (apart from getting a better vehicle to tow with) that you go OEM for the more integrated system.
This would be for a big camper trailer etc though imho.

[Transporter]

So, how much is it fitted then? If it's only a couple hundred of $ than I'd rather pay for proper tow bar kit. IMO, Haymen Reece makes from Tiguan less safe vehicle if someone would use it for towing caravan or heavy trailer.

[NZTiguan]

So, how much is it fitted then? If it's only a couple hundred of $ than I'd rather pay for proper tow bar kit. IMO, Haymen Reece makes from Tiguan less safe vehicle if someone would use it for towing caravan or heavy trailer.

Absolutely true, why compromise your safety for a few bucks, isn't safety one of the reasons you paid more for a Tiguan ? it certainly was for me.

[*thad*]

I would be interested to see pic of the H/R bar fitted. I have yet to have a good look at the VW bar but from my previous experance with H/R I would go with the VW electrics and the H/R bar. Interested to see it vs the VW one.
Cheers
Ross

[NZTiguan]

I would be interested to see pic of the H/R bar fitted. I have yet to have a good look at the VW bar but from my previous experance with H/R I would go with the VW electrics and the H/R bar. Interested to see it vs the VW one.
Cheers
Ross

Sounds like a good compromise solution if it saves you any dosh. Here in NZ the bar is locally made anyway (BestBars Auckland) so that's what you get with a dealer fitting it.

Cheers

[Sanman]

Had a quote today for the Hayman Reece bar (rrp $799) $1050 fitted Melbourne

[Transporter]

Had a quote today for the Hayman Reece bar (rrp $799) $1050 fitted Melbourne

In that case anybody ordering a new Tiguan should negotiate with the dealer the cost of the tow bar since there is no saving if you would buy HR tow bar and VW wiring. In my case it would be more expensive. Of course for those who fit the tow bar after purchase it might be a bit different.

[Arctra]

I've had a burning question since I saw the design of the HR tow hitch. Why do HR feel they have to have a full support structure for the hitch when VW simply have a small bolt-on solution? See Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Motion 2.0T > Exterior > Trailer :



If VW rate the impact bar as strong enough, why do HR question that? Also, fitting the OEM one will cause less cosmetic damage than the HR one which I have to admit to finding desirable.

Any comments?

[Glennb]

hmm, 4 smallish bolts into the chassis for 2 Tonne towing capability?
doesn't actually look that strong to me.