MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jimmy-s3 on January 21, 2012, 05:23:01 pm

Title: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on January 21, 2012, 05:23:01 pm

On the lookout for a towbar for my ED30.
Im not actually wanting to tow anything, its just for a single bike carrier.

Can anyone recommend me one??

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: danishmkvgti on January 21, 2012, 05:25:45 pm

Get a roof rack, a GTI is not made for a tow bar  :fighting:  :grin:

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: fab5freddy on January 21, 2012, 05:30:26 pm

^^^^^ What he said  :chicken:

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: Greeners on January 21, 2012, 05:31:43 pm

Witter are as good as they get.

Whatever you get, make sure it's type approved!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on January 21, 2012, 05:41:59 pm

Had Logo VW roof bars on my last MK5 and didnt like them....

Im wanting a full hidden towbar!

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: markymark on January 21, 2012, 05:45:28 pm

Quote from: jimmy-s3 on January 21, 2012, 05:41:59 pm

Had Logo VW roof bars on my last MK5 and didnt like them....

Im wanting a full hidden towbar!

Might be worth asking JPC as I'm sure he used to have a hidden toward on his MK5

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on February 03, 2012, 04:33:18 pm

Sent JPC a PM but no reply...

Anyone else got one fitted?

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on February 05, 2012, 07:32:59 pm

Anyone?? :sad1:

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: alackofspeed on February 05, 2012, 08:06:50 pm

I didn't think the ED30 lower rear bumper section could be bought with a removal panel to compliment a removal towbar.

As for towbar, I have a westfalia on a std gti - good piece of kit.

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: vRStu on February 05, 2012, 08:17:30 pm

Westfalia is OEM equipment.

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/golf-v-hatchback-2004-detachable-towbar-en.html

The problem you might run into is the bumper.  And as above it won't be type approved so the insurance company might not be too keen.

Title: Re: Best towbar for an Edition 30??
Post by: jimmy-s3 on February 05, 2012, 09:06:47 pm

I think im gunna manufacture/modify my own. Im sure it can be done :laugh: