Towbar with removable square for Lada Vesta SW, SW Cross

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A towbar (tow hitch or trailer hitch) is designed to couple a vehicle to a trailer when towing and transporting large cargo. Installation of this accessory on modern LADA cars has a number of features. The process of installing and connecting a towbar on a Lada Vesta is described in the AVTOVAZ technological instructions.

Installation of tow bar on LADA Vesta SW

The Lada Vesta SV tow bar is an irreplaceable thing in any car that can help out in difficult times. But this is only if you use the trailer at least periodically. If the trunk is enough for you to transport things, then there is no point in spending extra money and bothering with its installation. The towbar can be installed on any car. Manufacturers develop special designs that are adapted to specific models. Today, including for LADA Vesta SW, you can easily purchase this design and install it on your car within a short time.

Connection

1.

The connection diagram for the trailer hitch control unit (universal module or smart connect) is included with the device:

2.

The matching block can be made independently based on conventional 4-pin relays:

Almost all the necessary contacts for connection can be found in the rear light area (see electrical diagrams of Lada Vesta and Lada XRAY, or use a multimeter). Additionally, you just have to run the wire from the battery through the fuse on the left side (author of the photo).

Let us remind you that we previously told you how you can make your own organizer in the trunk of a Lada Vesta and Lada XRAY.

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Many car owners cannot imagine their car without a towbar and therefore want to quickly equip their recently acquired Lada Vesta with this device. The choice of this device is carried out individually for each specific car brand. There is a wide range of towbars for Vesta on the market, allowing you to choose the most suitable one in terms of type, quality and price. Installation of the unit can be done either in a car service center or with your own hands.

Advantages of installing and using a tow bar

An installed towbar on a car provides certain advantages due to the fact that a small trailer can be used:

• the possibility of using the car is expanding;
• the machine can be used as a tractor;
• can transport large cargo;
• significant volumes of cargo can be transported at one time;
• The towbar is made from anti-corrosion and high-strength metal that can withstand heavy loads;
• A number of design models are offered, which differ in some characteristics and type of execution.

The process of installing the structure on a car is quite simple. However, you need to know a number of details about its installation and partial disassembly of the car itself. These devices are supplied with all the necessary parts for installation of the structure.

Tow bar for Lada Vesta

In this article we will look at how to choose a towbar for a Lada Vesta, how to install it and use it safely on your car.

Many car enthusiasts cannot imagine their car without a towbar and therefore are eager to equip the purchased Lada Vesta with this device. Today we will learn what aspects should be taken into account when choosing, purchasing and installing the presented device.

To begin with, let us repeat that a tow bar is a special towing device that is installed on a car and allows you to safely tow semi-trailers and the trailers themselves. Installation of this item is carried out from the bottom of the car and for each individual model its own design is created, which optimizes the load on the car frame.

If we talk specifically about the Lada Vesta car, then this car will also be equipped with a towing device, which will be installed either at a service station, or the car owner will do it on his own. We strongly advise you to approach the selection and installation extremely responsibly, so that later no problems or force majeure situations arise with the transportation of trailers.

How to choose the right towbar for Lada Vesta?

First, let's look at all categories of towing devices:

• With rigid fixation - these are the models that are most suitable for the model we named. The fact is that the ratio of functionality and cost fully satisfies the capabilities of most car enthusiasts. Note that installation of this type is carried out using several bolts and welding;
• Flange type - a device that is mounted on a pre-prepared seat, which guarantees the most even distribution of the load on the car frame. If there is no prepared place, then installation will be impossible, so find out in advance the nuances of this issue when buying a car;

So, as you can see for yourself, there are 4 main types of this unit that can be used for installation. Let's now talk about the installation process itself.

Installing a towbar on a Lada Vesta

The process of installing a towbar will depend entirely on what type of towbar you decide to buy. In most cases, for installation you need to carefully remove the rear bumper, and you may have to make small cuts in the bumper, which will not look very beautiful and attractive.

If you draw up a small work plan, then installing a tow bar involves:

• complete or partial dismantling of the luggage compartment in the car;
• alignment of the holes in the Vesta body with those on the tow bar design;
• adjustment of all connections;
• installation and tightening of the fastener.

Installation tips

I would like to note that the entire installation process has certain nuances that you should be aware of. For example, all holes for connecting the towbar and the body must be treated with grease. This will completely eliminate the ingress of dust or dirt, which means it will extend the service life of both the vehicle and the trailer hitch itself.

Towbar prices for Lada Vesta

The cost of a towbar can vary, not only because of its type, but also because of the company that sells the device. In short, the price on the automotive spare parts market for this towing device varies from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles.

We wish you good luck in choosing this item, which will serve you well if you choose and install it correctly on your Lada Vesta.

Design options

At the moment, the selection of towbars for SV Cross is small. They are conventionally divided into two groups:

• removable – can be removed if not needed, which will not affect the appearance of the car;
• non-removable – they are rigidly mounted to the body and remain on it permanently.

Since this car model is quite new, there are still few manufacturers of this part, since companies have not yet managed to implement a full-fledged production of components and parts for Vesta.

You can purchase the original device from official AVTOVAZ dealers. There, the cost of a towbar is approximately 7-7.5 thousand rubles . In addition to the original, it offers its own analogue - a removable tow bar, the price of which is about 3-3.5 thousand rubles . Among the major manufacturers, the Russian company AvtoS began producing designs for Vesta SW. The model has already gone into production, but the price needs to be clarified with the distributors. There are also several foreign companies that have already partially launched the production of components for this car.

The following structural models can be installed on Vesta:

• A flange-type device is considered the best option for Vesta, but only if there is a special seat for uniform traction force and load distribution.
• Models with rigid fixation cost less and are easy to install and functional. But they have an unaesthetic appearance, and fastening occurs using bolts or welding.
• Removable hitch ball devices have a removable top and are virtually invisible. The model is stable and reliable, but costs much more than other analogues.
• You can also find American-type towbars on the market, but they are rarely chosen. This is due to installation difficulties, the dimensions of the ball are slightly different, there is a difference in the seat, and the socket does not match.

Many experts recommend installing removable models. Even though they are the most expensive, they can always be removed so as not to spoil the appearance of the car. But most drivers are not particularly concerned about the presence of a constantly peeking towbar.

Installation and connection

Let's look at the process using the Lada Vesta SW Cross as an example. Installation of the trailer hitch on other Lada Vesta models is carried out in a similar way, with minor nuances. Before mounting the tow bar, it is recommended to wash the car (especially the wheel arch liners). First of all, we dismantle the rear bumper in order to install the main part of the power structure under it. Before removing the bumper, it is advisable to film on your mobile phone the sequence of assembling the fender liners and gaps on the body.

Next, you need to remove the rear spar plugs and strengthen the power frame.

The open holes are where the trailer hitch is attached using bolts. Install the towbar and tighten the bolts. Then you can reinstall the bumper. Before doing this, you should check the 3 lower mounts located under the fog lamp to ensure they fit properly.

Now you can install the coupling part of the towbar (hook with ball) in the appropriate place and secure it with bolts.

During installation, it is recommended to treat the joints with grease, which will not only simplify installation, but also facilitate disassembly in the future. Lubricant should be applied to the coupling ball and a protective cap should be installed, which will prevent dirt from entering and will also allow you to avoid getting your hands dirty when removing or installing the coupling hook. The final step will be connecting the electrical. To do this, you need to remove the plastic protection of the trunk threshold and remove the wiring.

The matching unit can be installed in a niche near the left headlight behind the trim. This is what the connection diagram looks like.

Connecting to the rear lights is easy - a red wire with different stripes. We will need 2 dimensions, 1 brake light and 2 turn signals. Connection to a lantern.

It's a bit more complicated with the foglight. The location of the corresponding connector is under the left lamp. The required wire is gray. You need to cut it and connect the block as shown in the diagram.

To disable the parking sensors, you need to find the speaker with the wire connector on the left wing. The delicate wire is black (minus from the body). You need to cut it off and connect it directly to the block in accordance with the diagram.

The matching unit can be placed in the spare tire niche. We ground the negative to the housing (standard nut under the left lamp). All that remains is to connect 12V. The process of installing a towbar on a Lada Vesta SV Cross (station wagon) is shown more clearly in the video.

However, you can make your life easier by contacting a car service center. The cost of installing a trailer hitch on Vesta in Moscow service stations varies from 1,500 to 3,500 rubles. depending on the amount of work. Do not forget that any changes to the design of the car, in order to avoid fines, must be registered with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate with the appropriate notes made on the PTS and technical certificate. There must also be a passport for the tow bar and a certificate of conformity that comes with the trailer hitch. When installing a device for Vesta in the service, the stamp of this auto center should appear in the passport.

A towbar is a useful part of a car that expands its functionality and helps protect the body from rear collisions. Selecting and installing a trailer hitch is a simple task that even a novice car owner can handle on his own after spending a certain amount of time. The main thing is to choose a device that meets the necessary technical characteristics, is of sufficient quality, reliable and durable.

Basic criteria for selecting a part

When choosing a device for Vesta SW, you need to take into account the types of coupling devices and some other nuances:

• connectors (round or rectangular), trailer socket;
• maximum load on the structure and fasteners, permissible trailer weight;
• load class - must be 1 or 2, which can withstand a load of 900-1500 kg .

It is also worth paying attention to the condition of the paintwork. There should be no scratches, chips, gaps or any defects. Otherwise, moisture will enter the metal, which will lead to corrosion.

Installing a tow bar

Installation of the structure is carried out as follows:

1. The rear bumper is removed.

It is very important to know how the bolts were installed and to understand how the structure itself is removed from the clamps. The main part of the hitch is mounted under the bumper.

1. The rear spar plugs are removed. Then the power frame is mounted.
2. Open spaces serve as a place for attaching the traction structure.
3. The bolts are carefully tightened.
4. The bumper is mounted back.
5. Install the towbar ball in a standard place, tighten the nuts.

The trailer hitch control unit is included with the traction device. Almost all wires are connected to the rear lights; you just need to run the wire to the battery through the fuse on the starboard side. This work is best left to a competent electrician.

As you can see, the process is quite simple. But you can achieve a good result only if you have certain skills and confidence that you can handle it. Otherwise, it is better to contact specialists.

Installation and connection

Let's look at the process using the Lada Vesta SW Cross as an example. Installation of the trailer hitch on other Lada Vesta models is carried out in a similar way, with minor nuances. Before mounting the tow bar, it is recommended to wash the car (especially the wheel arch liners). First of all, we dismantle the rear bumper in order to install the main part of the power structure under it. Before removing the bumper, it is advisable to film on your mobile phone the sequence of assembling the fender liners and gaps on the body.

Next, you need to remove the rear spar plugs and strengthen the power frame.

The open holes are where the trailer hitch is attached using bolts. Install the towbar and tighten the bolts. Then you can reinstall the bumper. Before doing this, you should check the 3 lower mounts located under the fog lamp to ensure they fit properly.

Now you can install the coupling part of the towbar (hook with ball) in the appropriate place and secure it with bolts.

During installation, it is recommended to treat the joints with grease, which will not only simplify installation, but also facilitate disassembly in the future. Lubricant should be applied to the coupling ball and a protective cap should be installed, which will prevent dirt from entering and will also allow you to avoid getting your hands dirty when removing or installing the coupling hook. The final step will be connecting the electrical. To do this, you need to remove the plastic protection of the trunk threshold and remove the wiring.

The matching unit can be installed in a niche near the left headlight behind the trim. This is what the connection diagram looks like.

Connection diagram

Connecting to the rear lights is easy - a red wire with different stripes. We will need 2 dimensions, 1 brake light and 2 turn signals. Connection to a lantern.

Turn signal on top.

It's a bit more complicated with the foglight. The location of the corresponding connector is under the left lamp. The required wire is gray. You need to cut it and connect the block as shown in the diagram.

To disable the parking sensors, you need to find the speaker with the wire connector on the left wing. The delicate wire is black (minus from the body). You need to cut it off and connect it directly to the block in accordance with the diagram.

The matching unit can be placed in the spare tire niche. We ground the negative to the housing (standard nut under the left lamp). All that remains is to connect 12V. The process of installing a towbar on a Lada Vesta SV Cross (station wagon) is shown more clearly in the video.

However, you can make your life easier by contacting a car service center. The cost of installing a trailer hitch on Vesta in Moscow service stations varies from 1,500 to 3,500 rubles. depending on the amount of work. Do not forget that any changes to the design of the car, in order to avoid fines, must be registered with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate with the appropriate notes made on the PTS and technical certificate. There must also be a passport for the tow bar and a certificate of conformity that comes with the trailer hitch. When installing a device for Vesta in the service, the stamp of this auto center should appear in the passport.

A towbar is a useful part of a car that expands its functionality and helps protect the body from rear collisions. Selecting and installing a trailer hitch is a simple task that even a novice car owner can handle on his own after spending a certain amount of time. The main thing is to choose a device that meets the necessary technical characteristics, is of sufficient quality, reliable and durable.

How to check if everything is done correctly

For installation and connection of the structure, only technological holes are used. If they are not available, you can make them in the bottom yourself using special equipment. All elements are mounted and adjusted to the holes, everything is carefully checked, since minimal misalignment can lead to rapid wear of both the towbar itself and its wiring.

The fasteners must be tightened well to avoid possible displacement. Before using a coupling structure, it is tested to determine whether the coupling device can withstand the permissible load. Before installation, it is recommended that all holes and joints be treated with a grease-type lubricant; a plate-type compound for processing the coupling ball is best suited. Before installing the ball itself, it must be covered with a cap.

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Principle of operation

The electrics of the towbar and the BSF must be connected in parallel, using high-quality crimp clips. Please note that the connection is made directly to the matching unit, and not through the socket of your car towbar.

The BSF is connected to the battery or power supply. In this case, the principle of its operation will be as follows:

• smart connect receives relevant information from the on-board computer system;
• the matching block transfers a uniform and dosed load to the necessary consumers, that is, the trailer's lighting equipment.

Here we need to add one important point. You cannot take the universal BSF if the car has the so-called trailer towing mode.

Here, to connect the towbar to the towed vehicle (connection of the towbar and trailer, in other words), you will need an original block. Otherwise, the vehicle will not be able to control and monitor the electrical equipment of the trailer using its ECU.

Among the popular block models, users note the following:

Their price is reasonable, that is, there will be no significant costs for operating the trailer. Knowing the item number of the product, you can easily order for delivery online. Choose the purchase method yourself. The main thing is that the BSF matches your car model.

Equipment

BSF has a built-in protection system, with the help of which it is possible to protect the electrical network from overvoltages and short circuits.

When installing the unit, your on-board computer will function normally. That is, it will not start reporting new connected devices or giving any errors.

When choosing a Smart Connect device, pay attention to its configuration. She may be:

There is no special or urgent need for expanded equipment, and it costs more. Personally, I installed a more functional model. For this you will receive, in addition to the basic functions, protection against theft and control over the entire electrical circuit of the towed vehicle.

Whether a tow bar is needed on the LADA Vesta SW or not is up to everyone to decide for themselves

Everyone can figure out how to install the structure correctly, but it is better to entrust this matter to specialists.

For those who only drive around the city and do not transport a lot of cargo, it is not needed at all. Vesta has a fairly large trunk, which is quite enough for most car owners. But if you have a summer house, from which you carry a lot of products, and like to relax in nature, then you should install a towbar.

If you doubt it, then buy a removable towbar and the problem is solved. This is the optimal solution, which is distinguished by reliability and quality. However, it can be removed, and it will not spoil the appearance of the car.

Connection

To connect, you can use the video instructions and follow the recommendations below.

• The BSF is connected to the car battery;
• The oil pressure sensor, starter, car fuel valve and the on-board computer of your car must be connected to the smart connect;
• They remove the loading panels, prepare a set of wiring, check the operation of the running lights and the trailer brake light;
• The smart connect is installed according to the diagram provided by the manufacturer. It will look approximately as shown in the image.

It’s up to you to install BSF yourself or entrust the installation to professionals. Advice from me personally. If you do not have experience or skills in working with car wiring, or simply do not have time to do it, contact a specialist. They can carry out the entire range of work, from selecting a tow bar and trailer, to selecting a suitable unit and connecting all these devices into a single circuit.

Coordination block for tow bar

Passat B6 installation of electrics for a towbar. (Coordination block)

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