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Art. No.: 100590

AUTO-HAK Towbar detachable Towball inserted from the rear - Audi, Skoda, VW

AUTO-HAK
  • AUTO-HAK Towbar detachable Towball inserted from the rear
Art. No.: 100590

AUTO-HAK Towbar detachable Towball inserted from the rear - Audi, Skoda, VW

  • Towing capacity: 1600 kg
  • Vertical load: 75 kg
Please note the special features.
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AUTO-HAK
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RRP € 322.00 € 238.99
incl. 19% VAT plus shipping costs starting from € 11.31
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Data Sheet
Special features
  • Model exclusion: V6 2.8l, 4Motion
Manufacturer
AUTO-HAK
Towbar type
detachable
Towbar lock
Lever system
Towbar variant
Towball inserted from the rear
Assembly time 1
1,5 h
Vertical load 2
75 kg
Towing capacity 3
1.600 kg
D-value
8,60 kN
Certification
e20*94/20*0788*00
Ball head lockable
not lockable
Bumper alteration neccessary
Yes
Alteration in visible area
with visible bumper cut
Bumper replaceable / cutout can be covered
No
Bumper cover included in scope of supply
No
Dismantling of bumper neccessary
Yes
Socket holder can be folded in
Yes
Towbar with electrical set
No
Suitable for bike carrier / load carrier
Yes
Weight
15,20 kg
1 The indicated fitting times for towbars and wiring kits are related to the regular installation of these products. Some car models might require additional work like disassembling the bumper.
2 the maximum vertical load depends on the vehicle manufacturer and may be lower
3 the maximum towing capacity depends on the total weight of the vehicle and can therefore be lower
Product details

This detachable rear-mounted towbar from AUTO-HAK has a simple lever mechanism and is a tried and tested option for your vehicle. The cost-effective Auto Hak SEMIAUTOMATIC system is the right accessory for your vehicle. The easy-to-use Auto Hak SEMIAUTOMATIC system is in no way inferior to the systems of well-known brand manufacturers in the lever system category.

The raw facts: a towing capacity up to 1600 kg and a vertical load of 75 kg. AUTO-HAK indicates a fatigue strength of 8.6 kN.

A cut in the visible area of the bumper is required to fit this towbar. Bumper cut dimensions and template are part of the instructions.

In our "Bicycle carriers" category, you will also find suitable transport solutions for your trailer coupling.

You will receive detailed installation instructions for this product from the manufacturer AUTO-HAK. This towbar is powder coated. During this process, a plastic powder coating is applied to the metal surface. The result is a high durability coat with excellent corrosion protection.

Carefully read the instructions and specific indications of the vehicle manufacturer when fitting the towbar. Such information can be found in the vehicle's user manual.

Installation instructions

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  • Auto-Hak Sp. z o.o.
  • ul.Sloneczna 16K
  • 76-200 Slupsk
  • Województwo pomorskie
  • Poland
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      Year of make
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      Year of make
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      more info
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      Year of make
      08.97 - 05.04
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      Year of make
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      more info
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      Link
      more info
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      Link
      more info
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      more info
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      more info
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      more info
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      Power
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      Year of make
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      Link
      more info
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      Power
      50 kW / 68 HP
      Year of make
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      Link
      more info
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      Power
      66 kW / 90 HP
      Year of make
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      Link
      more info
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      Power
      74 kW / 101 HP
      Year of make
      09.00 - 06.05
      Link
      more info
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      Power
      81 kW / 110 HP
      Year of make
      08.97 - 05.04
      Link
      more info
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      Power
      85 kW / 115 HP
      Year of make
      12.98 - 06.01
      Link
      more info
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      Power
      96 kW / 130 HP
      Year of make
      11.00 - 06.05
      Link
      more info
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      Power
      110 kW / 150 HP
      Year of make
      05.00 - 06.05
      Link
      more info
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      Power
      85 kW / 115 HP
      Year of make
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      Link
      more info
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      Year of make
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      Link
      more info
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      Power
      110 kW / 150 HP
      Year of make
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      Link
      more info
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      Power
      125 kW / 170 HP
      Year of make
      10.00 - 06.05
      Link
      more info
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      Power
      130 kW / 177 HP
      Year of make
      01.99 - 12.02
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
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      Power
      147 kW / 200 HP
      Year of make
      03.02 - 06.05
      Link
      more info
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    • Vehicle model
      Power
      Year of make
      Link
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      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.4 16V
      Power
      55 kW / 75 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
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      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.6
      Power
      74 kW / 101 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 04.02
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.6
      Power
      75 kW / 102 HP
      Year of make
      08.00 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 16V
      Power
      77 kW / 105 HP
      Year of make
      02.00 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 FSI
      Power
      81 kW / 110 HP
      Year of make
      01.02 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
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      Power
      110 kW / 150 HP
      Year of make
      05.00 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 SDI
      Power
      50 kW / 68 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI
      Power
      66 kW / 90 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 05.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI
      Power
      74 kW / 101 HP
      Year of make
      09.00 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI
      Power
      81 kW / 110 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 06.01
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI
      Power
      85 kW / 115 HP
      Year of make
      08.99 - 06.01
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      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI
      Power
      96 kW / 130 HP
      Year of make
      11.00 - 06.06
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      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 1.9 TDI
      Power
      110 kW / 150 HP
      Year of make
      06.01 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 2.0
      Power
      85 kW / 115 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 2.0 Bi-Fuel
      Power
      85 kW / 116 HP
      Year of make
      02.02 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5
      Power
      110 kW / 150 HP
      Year of make
      05.99 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
    • Vehicle model
      VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5) 2.3 V5
      Power
      125 kW / 170 HP
      Year of make
      10.00 - 06.06
      Link
      more info
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