Can you fit a tow bar to a BMW 3 Series?
It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a BMW 3 Series Saloon vehicle are fitted with a dedicated electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit helps to guarantee modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors function correctly, while also helping to ensure that any vehicle warranty is not affected.
Can you put a tow bar on a BMW?
The BMW towbar can be directly mounted to mounting points present in your vehicle. You can install the towbar without making any alterations to your car. Along with a BMW detachable towbar, we also offer the entire towbar system to improve your car’s stability and performance.
Where are Westfalia towbars made?
Germany
Westfalia Automotive While Westfalia has been producing towbars in Germany since 1932, until recently Westfalia has only been available in the UK as genuine original equipment on vehicles such as Audi, BMW and Volkswagen.
Can a BMW 3 Series convertible tow a caravan?
A BMW 3 Series can tow a caravan simply and effortlessly, pulling the caravan from 40 km/h to 80 km/h in just 7.3 seconds. As long as the caravan’s weight doesn’t exceed 85% of the weight of the car, you can trust your BMW 3 Series to tow it safely.
Can you fit a tow bar to a BMW 330e?
This is to do with the location of the battery pack on the 330e – it’s underneath the boot floor, so BMW does not recommend fitting a towbar.
Can I put a tow bar on any car?
Not all cars are designed for towing. There a various types of car which won’t be able to tow anything; performance cars, sports cars, small city cars and some hybrids are not deemed suitable by their manufacturer for towing.
Are Westfalia towbars any good?
The company is always looking for new ways to improve upon their original towbar design and now have a huge range of towbars. They have also won many awards – for example, Auto Motor und Sport magazine have awarded Westfalia ‘best brand for towbars’ 7 times.
Are detachable towbars safe?
A detachable towbar is just as safe and sturdy as a fixed towbar, with the added benefit of being able to remove the neck. Some detachable towbars allow you to tow and carry bikes at the same time and when you are not towing, it becomes almost invisible once removed.
Can I fit my own tow bar UK?
Not only is fitting it by yourself a huge safety concern, but you could also be invalidating the towbar or car manufacturer’s warranty by doing the work yourself. Unless you are a mechanic or towbar fitter, we would always advise that your towbar is installed by a professional so you can be sure it is safe and secure.
Is a BMW 3 Series a good towing car?
It’s a superb tow car, and the pick of the range for towing, combining four-wheel drive with strong performance and excellent economy. Its stability at speed is also confidence-inspiring. The whole family should enjoy the ride, thanks to improved rear-seat space.
Can a BMW 330e tow a caravan?
A BMW 330e can tow a small caravan, pop-up camper or lightweight trailer. The new BMW 330e has a towing capacity of 1,500 kg (3306 lbs), according to the manufacturer. In terms of driving feel and overall dynamic performance, this plug-in hybrid is clearly preferable to both the 330i and 330d diesel versions.
Is it illegal to tow a car UK?
You can tow trailers up to a certain weight with your car driving licence. The weight you’re allowed to tow depends on when you got your licence. You’ll need to know the weight of both the vehicle and trailer – also known as the ‘maximum authorised mass’ ( MAM ).
Will a tow bar fit any car?
Are Witter and Westfalia the same?
Witter and Westfalia are now both owned by the same (American?) company. Witter are made in Romania, Westfalia in Germany.
How to buy a BMW towbar with Westfalia?
Choosing to buy your BMW towbar with Westfalia has never been easier. Simply take note of your car model and variant, match them with the car model details in the information supplied below, choose your towbar and add to basket. Alternatively, search for your ideal towbar by using the Vehicle Registration Search.
How do I find the right towbar for MY BMW?
Alternatively, search for your ideal towbar by using the Vehicle Registration Search. Next day delivery is available on this item. Offering towbars in both fixed and detachable varieties, the Vehicle Registration Search function will find the exact towbar model needed for the make and model of your BMW.
Who do I contact if I have a towbar problem?
If you are still unsure, then feel free to call our technical helpline on 01244 284 555. Alternatively, use our contact form and one of our qualified towbar experts will get back to you.