Any Towbar Options? 2013 RS4

[goram]

Hi,

Very excited to be picking up a 2013 RS4 next week! I'm coming from a 335d xDrive Touring and really looking forward to experiencing the difference.

Just one question for now though, is it possible to have a towbar fitted? Not into caravans or the like, but my 335 had an electric towbar which I've used to put a bike rack on. It's been really useful. Has anyone managed to fit one on an RS4? The incoming beast has a sports package on it....

Cheers

[Rs4nutter]

Think you might be too busy enjoying the car to ride a bike!!

Hope you enjoy it

[goram]

Thanks mate, pretty sure I will. Last of the V8s......, turned 50 this year, it all makes sense!!!

[RS4_Kid]

Im right with u there Im 47 and bought a rs4 just recently to scratch a v8 itch. First ever Audi and what a car! Interested in towbar options but there's no way Im butchering the gorgeous rear rear end with cutouts. Im toying with the idea of roof bars and bike rack up high?

[goram]

Im right with u there Im 47 and bought a rs4 just recently to scratch a v8 itch. First ever Audi and what a car! Interested in towbar options but there's no way Im butchering the gorgeous rear rear end with cutouts. Im toying with the idea of roof bars and bike rack up high?

I don’t think it can be done without some bastardisation of the rear. Not sure I want 4 bikes on the roof, so it looks like the bikes’ll have to go!

What an absolute weapon the RS is! Loving it!

[johnnydog]

When I last asked, most towbar manufacturers don't do a towbar specifically for the RS4. Audi apparantly state the vehicle is not intended to have a towbar fitted. Whether you could fit a B8 A4 Avant towbar, which would be your only option, I'm not sure. There must be a reason why Audi came up with this response. You would also need dedicated electrics, but that is another issue where the car may not be programmable for the wiring kit.

[Lemonski]

Currently for sale on AT.
Clearly all mountings are there for a tow bar.
I have seen others fitted with a tow bar too.
When I enquired with a local tow bar guy, he said it could be fitted but he wasn’t legally supposed to due to not being homologated for a tow bar.
If it was just for a bike rack I don’t see the issue.

[goram]

Renewed hope then mate, cheers!

[doodlebug]

Currently for sale on AT.
Clearly all mountings are there for a tow bar.
I have seen others fitted with a tow bar too.
When I enquired with a local tow bar guy, he said it could be fitted but he wasn’t legally supposed to due to not being homologated for a tow bar.
If it was just for a bike rack I don’t see the issue.

It’s fine until your insurer is involved.

[goram]

Should be fine unless the towbar damages anything, or is the cause of an accident.

[doodlebug]

You dealt with many insurers and/or their legal teams?!

That’d be brave in the extreme, insurer would be within their rights to withdraw policy.

[goram]

Yes, don't shoot me, but it's the industry I work in!