Fitting a Towbar to Cupra R

Willie

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Wheres theres a will theres a way
You'd have to cut the rear bumper but its got to be a case of just welding/bolting it to the subframe somewhere
 

jaybo

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yep i know the manual says its a no no but i cant see what harm it will do if other 1.8 20v are able to tow stuff. a jetski isnt exactly the heavist thing in the world.

I understand i would have to cut the bumper but it would be worth it.
 

Blelock

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Mine had a towbar on it before I got it. Dont know what make the towbar was sorry. Yes you have to cut a hole in the bumper. I had to fix the hole when I bought the car.
 
stpete

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One problem you may have is the R is not type approved for towing, so the legalities may put of some places and iirc thats why no one seems to make a bar for it!! Sorry but at least you wanna use a jetski, I would hate to see an R towing a caravan!!
 

AMR_RM

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jaybo said:
Hi Guys

I am a bit of a newbie on here but was wandering if it is possible to fit a Towbar to a 04 Laon Cupra R as i need one to tow my Jet Ski

I found this one for the cupra but would it fit a Cupra R

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/1/1/1914-gdw-detach-towbar-seat-leon-cupra-fr-topsport-00-05-st9143.html


Many Thanks

Mark
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Hi
I have a 04 LCR with a Brink detachable towbar on it
Had it fitted when i first got the car in 04 and i have had no problems with it.

I had it fitted by Towequipe at their premises and they did a real good job.
The only real issue i had was that they had to cut the rear bumper, looks like it had a post box in but i asked them to keep the plastic they cut out and i made myself a cover to put in so it doesn't look like there is anything there now.

With regards to towing, it tows reall well, i did have an open motocross trailer and it was like nothing was behind, but upgraded to a box trailer and it still tows ok but sometimes a little thursty. average abour 25mpg with the trailer on so not too bad.

If you really want one then ring Towequipe direct and as they are really helpful.
 

jaybo

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Thanks for your help guys i will give them a ring and see what they say. i will ring my insurance company and see what they say also.

i cant see it being a problem as other leons are able to tow stuff.

It will only ever be going about 5 minutes down to the beach anyway.

Cheers
 
Leigh15

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I can't see the insurance company liking it - if the car's not approved for towing then it's not meant to tow - SEAT would have made that decision for a reason.
 

jaybo

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might just buy a cheap 4x4 with a tow bar allready fitted than i can just burn straight down the beach. its just finding somewhere to keep a 4x4 when their a jetski parked in my garage

But then again i would have to insure the 4x4 which could be pricey.

Insurance isnt to good for me when owing a leon cupra r at 19
 
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