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Art. No.: 121687-04991-1

Westfalia Towbar detachable Towball inserted from below - VW GOLF V

Art. No.: 121687-04991-1

Westfalia Towbar detachable Towball inserted from below - VW GOLF V

  • Towing capacity: 1800 kg
  • Vertical load: 100 kg
  • suitable for VW GOLF V
  • Year of make 10.03 - 02.09
Please note the special features.
Westfalia
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RRP € 701.00 € 523.99
incl. 19% VAT plus shipping costs starting from € 11.31
available from 2026-07-14
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Data Sheet
Special features
  • Model exclusion: Cross, R32
Additional notes
  • the original lower bumper section, located in "Matching accessories", can be determined using the equipment code or the recess for the exhaust pipe end in the bumper
  • we can check what equipment code your vehicle has with the aid of your chassis number
Manufacturer
Westfalia
Towbar type
detachable
Towbar lock
Automatic
Towbar variant
Towball inserted from below
Assembly time 1
2,0 h
Vertical load 2
100 kg
Towing capacity 3
1.800 kg
D-value
9,40 kN
Certification
E13*R55*01*3577
Ball head lockable
lockable
Bumper alteration neccessary
Yes
Alteration in visible area
with visible bumper cut
Bumper replaceable / cutout can be covered
Yes
Bumper cover included in scope of supply
No
Dismantling of bumper neccessary
Yes
Socket holder can be folded in
No
Towbar with electrical set
No
Suitable for bike carrier / load carrier
Yes
Weight
17,00 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

Top class manufacturer Westfalia recommends this towbar especially for your VW GOLF V . Westfalia A40V, an automatic, vertical towbar system that is a bestseller by Westfalia. The barely visible mounting on your VW GOLF V and the patented vertical locking system in 1A Westfalia quality are the advantages of this towbar.

This anti-theft towbar comes with an integrated lock. The raw facts: a towing capacity up to 1800 kg and a vertical load of 100 kg. A fatigue strength of 9.4 kN is listed for Westfalia.

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. The bumper cut can be covered with a VW or Rameder cover. Find these products in the "accessories" category.

Bike carriers can be securely fitted onto this VW GOLF V towbar. We deliver this original part from Westfalia at the best price.

The ordered article includes detailed assembly instructions from Westfalia. A cathodic electro-dip coating is present. This is a modern and efficient painting process that uses environmentally friendly, water-soluble epoxy resis with electrical current and temperatures of approx. 200°C. Effective corrosion protection and a high-quality smooth surface is the result.

Read and follow the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer when installing the hitch. Normally all information can be found in the vehicle's user manual.

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    Manufacturer information

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    Address
    • Westfalia-Automotive GmbH
    • Am Sandberg 45
    • 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück
    • Nordrhein-Westfalen
    • Germany