Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 I know its a dirty word on a forum like this but anyone seen a GTI with a towbar and single plug electric's? Can the removable towbar option be fitted to the GTI? If so anyone got an idea of cost and, or had it done. Anyone that wants to be anonymous and is scared to post a reply please PM me and confidentiality will be guaranteed Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkna Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Is that like a Towbar? Or is it some kind of footrest option? S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 lol PMSL yes it is one day i may be able to hit the correct keys on this silly keyboard. lol. rotflmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mu71rd Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 yeah - actually this is something I had thought about very briefly. would be interested if anyone knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayza Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 I read somewhere on this forum (I think) that fitting one is possible, but requires some surgery to the rear valance. If this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 There was a MKV. GTI on the VW website ( used cars section) a while back. It was Black with a towbar fitted & a dog guard, can't remember if it was a detachable though. Dealer fitted detachable on normal MK V. is about £700. Before you say you can get it cheaper I know. If I remember correctly there is an additional expensive unit to buy to do with the Canbus for the MkV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 I expected it too not be cheap because of the canbus. I did notice the optional price of just the towbar been about £200 so was expecting a chunk on top of that for the electrics and fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Only things i found on www.vw.co.uk are http://www.vw.co.uk/accessories/details?part_no=ZGB1K0092155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Only things i found on www.vw.co.uk are http://www.vw.co.uk/accessories/details?part_no=ZGB1K0092155 [/ QUOTE ] I presume thats it then, I do remember as Rayza said they needed to cut out a small part of the lower edge of the valance. The electric socket was also out of sight hidden behind the valance & swung down when in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 May you be banished forever if you even consider towing a ........ a ... CARAVAN ... NooooooW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Can someone move this thread to "the big erect penis sticking out the rear of your car" section please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simkna Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 ...that's not big... Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Even this is not as bad as pulling one with your GTi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 [ QUOTE ] May you be banished forever if you even consider towing a ........ a ... CARAVAN ... NooooooW! [/ QUOTE ] I'm not fitting a tow bar to my GTI ! I knew I should have sent a PM as suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Ideas like this should be kept very covert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 [ QUOTE ] May you be banished forever if you even consider towing a ........ a ... CARAVAN ... NooooooW! [/ QUOTE ] You may notice i said one electical socket most caravan people have both Reason why a towbar is a few reasons. I have a few classic cars so collecting parts is easier with a trailer getting a wing for a 50s car in the rear of a GTI would be fun for example, Also i work on cars in spare time for friends and family so old oil to tip old exhaust pipes etc etc, I have a big garden so lots of garden waste & rubbish, etc etc All things i really don't want to put in the boot of my nice clean new unmarked £20K worth of car and risk spillage on the way to the tip, So a trailer full of stuff towed behind the car is better for my mk5 GTI and my hart thinking of old engine oil sloshing about in the boot of my £20K car . I may also want to tow other cars on a car trailer at some point if for example i buy one for spares, So a towbar comes in handy here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Anyone seen a golf with the detachable version of the towbar? Detatchable Towbar £200.00 RRP Part No. ZGB1K0092155 A detachable towbar enables the tow ball hitch to be removed and therefore not protruding from the rear of the vehicle when not in use. The towbar integrates accurately with the vehicle ensuring a secure fitment. Dynamic stress analysis has... Fixed Towbar £100.00 RRP Part No. ZGB1K0092101 The fixed towbar integrates accurately with the vehicle ensuring a secure fitment. Dynamic stress analysis has been carried out ensuring total security. The tow bar is also corrosion protected according to factory specifications. Please ask... Towing Electrics £TBA. RRP Part No. Towing Electrics When you purchase a towbar, depending on your requirements you may need a suitable electrics solution to enhance your towing experience. Whether you wish to just provide electical power to the lights on a small trailer of horse box, or you... More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preshan Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Towing with your GTi? It'll ruin the whole image of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 But its detachable so 99.9% of the time you will never see it. + if i get it i think it may just look good with the mk1 on the trailer behind it. lol Would rather take rubbish to the tip in a trailer than destroy £20K+ of cars boot carpet/roof lining and rear seats would you not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preshan Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 This isn't serviceable enough for rubbish but a fully fitted rubber thingy to perfectly fit the boot is available as an extra for the Mk5 Golf. It's designed for boots and doggies. Would you like me to find the link for you, Snoopy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Robin i have something similar at the moment. Basically a huge industrial rubber floor matt that i cut to go on the floor and up the sides abit. So its ok mate. As said earlier i would like the towbar for taking garden rubbish to the tip, taking garage waste, collecting any white goods etc. It comes in handy. The boot on the mk5 is not that big and i know im just going to endup destroying the carpet rooflining etc if i use it for what i may need too. Also collecting things like old Armstrong siddley or riley wings taking rear axles to be rebuilt or parts to be blasted the carrying space is simply not enough or worth the risk of causing damage really. If i can get the detachable towbar and its not that noticable when its off the car i will get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 I don't know what you'll think of this but I know a guy who's got a hot Golf pickup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Funny you should say that i was offered one this morning. The problem is round here the rules to the council tips have changed and any pickup or van there charging as they say your more than likley a buisness. People are up in arms. At the moment im using an old old Audi 100 avant to do all this dirty work (it has a towbar as well comes in handy for the car trailer or the big trailer for bigger parts) but the poor things on its last legs and with the added costs of having another car mot/tax insurance fixing it etc etc it all adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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