tmh-007 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hi, Question regarding tow bars. Is it worth the extra money to have the fully integrated electrics?? ie the car knows when a caravan is attached. what features will this enable? Or do i go for the standard aftermarket option? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have no knowledge on the matter of which I can share. I also can't hold back from typing the following; my apologies in advance. Caravanning. The bane of the British A-road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Relax, Jon, he might be using the towbar for something exciting. Like, oh, I don't know, taking a race car to circuits around the UK My Disco has fully integrated electrics. This enables a total of one exciting feature - an extra indicator light to say that the trailer indicators are flashing as well. Mrs P's X1 has slightly better, it tells you which side has a faulty bulb if the running lights go out. Basically, choose the car first, then get whatever either comes with it or can be fitted to it by way of towbar & electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Relax, Jon, he might be using the towbar for something exciting. Like, oh, I don't know, taking a race car to circuits around the UK That is true and a fair point. Far too many of the 'slow-tows' have ruined many a blast up and down the A9 over the years for me to respond initially in any other way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Tow bar stuff. I thought on some of the newer cars they also modified the cars ESP/ABS etc settings while connected and added features to reduce sway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Had mine fitted recently and paid for the Audi trailer module and the loom that plugs in directly rather than splicing/cutting/etc. I was an extra £120 (I think) which is steep but it would have bugged me otherwise. On mine it has the following benefits (all only when trailer connected) : Dash recognises the extra set of indicators running by showing "+1" - good confirmation all is still connecting and working Bulb out on DIS Fog light is extinguished on car and trailer fog lit instead. Electric tailgate disabled Rear parking sensors disabled and screen shows a trailer instead of rear sensors Engine knows of trailer so I believe runs more cooling ESP adapts Not sure about ABS or additional items. Edited March 28, 2016 by Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Fully integrated - I'd say. No brainer if you have the option and have an incling of pulling something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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