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Costs for retrofitting a trailer hitch
The total costs for a retrofit vary depending on the vehicle model and type of trailer hitch.
Price differences occur depending on:
- Manufacturer
- Support load
- Towing capacity
- Detachability (rigid or detachable / swiveling trailer hitch)
- Electrical connection (7-pin or 13-pin)
- Possible additional comfort functions
Another difference are the factory conditions. If the car is already prepared for the retrofitting of a trailer coupling, there are usually already cables in the trunk for the connection. Whether this is the case with your vehicle model, the workshop can easily find out via your chassis number.
If you decide for a High-quality, detachable, 13-pin trailer coupling can be retrofitted at a total cost of around 900 to 1 euro, depending on the vehicle model.300 euro incl. Calculate the installation.
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How to mount a trailer hitch
For safety reasons, the installation of a trailer coupling should always be carried out by a professional workshop.
In the first step the rear bumper is dismantled. After that, the installation of the cross member can be started, on which the trailer coupling will later be located.
Often, the vehicle manufacturer already provides suitable holes for bolting to the body. Partially parts of the bumper must be cut out.
Then the electrical kit is installed and connected. This ensures that, among other things, the signal from brake lights and turn signals is transmitted correctly.
Choosing the right trailer hitch
When selecting a suitable trailer coupling, various aspects must be taken into account. It is worthwhile to seek advice from a workshop.
First of all, it is advisable to have a trailer coupling with EC type approval installed – then no additional testing and registration by a testing organization such as the TuV is required.
A distinction must be made between rigid and detachable / swivelling trailer couplings. Since the latter have the advantage that they ultimately have no influence on the overall appearance of the car, many drivers opt for this variant.
In addition, a distinction is made between the support load and the towing capacity of a trailer coupling.
The support load specifies how much the trailer coupling may be loaded from above at a given point. This value typically varies between 75 and 150 kg.
The towing capacity, on the other hand, indicates the total weight of the trailer that is to be towed. Mostly this value is between 1500 and 3500 kg.
It is also important to distinguish between a 7-pin and a 13-pin electrical kit/trailer socket. A 13-pin socket has a micro switch and detects the trailer operation to z.B to deactivate the parking distance control (PDC) (system integration required).
For almost all modern vehicles, a 13-pin trailer hitch should be installed to maintain comfort. Another advantage is that with it then z.B. A refrigerator can also be supplied in the trailer.
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