RS4 Avant Tow Bar, which is best to get?

Post by **chiefmechanic** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:33 am

i would be interested in fittting a towbar to my rs4. I dont want to cut the bumper and would like one with a detachable hook. Has anyone got a phone number of a supplier

Post by **>RS4<** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:49 am

I was told that the RS4 B5 cannot have a towbar because there is a risk of overheating?

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:25 am

il post some details and pics after the weekend if mine fits

Post by **SimonC** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:50 am

http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/index.php?id=6&L=1

Post by **chiefmechanic** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:48 pm

hi Jumbo. Would like to see the pics of your towbar and if you had any problems buying or fitting it. Thanks, chiefmechanic

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:20 pm

heres the towbar, it took an afternoon to fit and it takes 2 people. its the westfalia kit no 305220 as part numbers have changed over time and for s4 avant 99-01 model. ive put the light connector in the wheel well away from the grime and salt. but there is a hinged bracket attatched to the fixed part of the towbar whick folds down to use but you have to cut away more bumper on the left side so i didnt bother. i have a pic of the removable part but i would have to start a new post to load it up. theres also a place for it to go in the polystyrene wheel well thingy...

Post by **docwyte** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:40 pm

Hmm, I wonder if I can order that here in the USA...

Post by **Hutch** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:04 pm

Good Job

Post by **chiefmechanic** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:51 pm

Hi Jimbo.

Fiest Class mate

Post by **chiefmechanic** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:52 pm

Or i should say First class

Post by **chiefmechanic** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:02 pm

Hi Jimbo, Did you get an electric pack with the towbar and if so is there a plug somewhere in the boot or does it go into the lights at either side. What was the part number for it and does it interfere with the auto check. cheers, Brian

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:27 pm

the electric pack comes with the kit ,havent fitted it yet but a friend of mine fitted the electrics by scotchclamping them straight into the loom and no probs with the dis system.

Post by **chiefmechanic** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:03 pm

Hi Jimbo. Thanks for the reply. I got my towbar today which will hopefully be fitted soon. I had hoped that there would be a plug somewhere in the rear quarters that i could plug the electrics straight into but i cannot see one. Does anyone know if there is one on the s4 avant and what it looks like. Thanks, Brian

Post by **simon_golf_tt** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:31 am

Just bought the Westfalia kit listed above for £167 off ebay from towequipe, model listed above - 305220. Came to £182 delivered. Really good price for a detachable tow bar I think. I'll have a go at fitting that maybe next weekend, if it's arrived by then. Fitted a bosal one to my old B6 1.8TQS Avant, which was not too difficult.

I might be finally able to use my trailer again and take that rubbish to the dump that I keep getting nagged about! Will post how fitment goes and maybe take some photos too.

Post by **jimbo1234567** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:44 am

its dead easy . any probs give me a tinkle

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