Adding to the comprehensive range of tow bars and accessories already available from PF Jones we are pleased to add the new Witter Flange tow bar for the Vauxhall Vivaro Van 2014 model.
The previous generation of Vivaro vans first went on sale in 2001.
Built in Britain and designed in France, the sales levels have remained healthy for both the original Vauxhall Vivaro and its Renault Trafic sister vehicle since being launched and throughout their production run, with a total of over 900,000 units sold in Europe.
In addition to its Renault Trafic , the new Vauxhall Vivaro 2014 will be competing directly with other small panel van rivals such as the Ford Transit Custom, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Vito, Citroen Dispatch, Fiat Scudo and Peugeot Expert.
According to the new 2014 Vivaro price and specifications guide ( May28th 2014)
A tow bar with 13-pin electrics (including trailer stability programme) will cost £378 and is available as an optional extra from Vauxhall.
Max towing capacity is stated as being precisely 2,000kg.
Your VIN plate will state the Maximum train weight ( biggest figure on the plate ) which is your gross weights combined for the outfit .
The Vaxhall Vivaro and Renault Trafic are essentially the same vehicle therefore the Max towing capacity for each is 2,000kg. .
To find the VIN number for your Vivaro ,look inside your drivers door sill. There will be a plate or sticker with various numbers on it. The top one should be the VIN number. The next number should be the max weight and should be 2900kg. The next number down from that is the total train weight. That is the max weight you can have in the van (including the actual weight of the van itself) plus your trailer/caravan. The last two are your axle weights. That’s the max load you can put on each axle. Dependent upon your licence, it can sometimes turn out that the van may be capable of taking more train weight than you are legally allowed to by your license restrictions. License restrictions are always advisable to check upon and please be aware of the following when towing any trailer
- The speed limit when towing is 60mph on motorways
- The maximum width of a trailer should not exceed 2.3m and 7m in length.
- If the trailer is wider than the vehicle you drive then towing mirrors should be fitted.
- If you fit a tow bar to your vehicle then it must meet EU regulations and be designed for use with that car.
If you have never towed before, it is always a good idea to get some practice especially reversing and parking with a trailer attached.
Vauxhall Vivaro Van 2014 Flange Tow Bar manufactured by Witter and available from PF Jones for £120.00. Please contact us with any query you may have.