As a spacious model, the Renault Express is versatile and can also be used as a towing vehicle with the appropriate trailer hitch.
We have a practical removable trailer hitch for retrofitting the Renault Express. Our towbar is equipped with the MVG automatic system 2040, which is operated via a rotary wheel. The tow hitch visually adapts well to the Express.
The benefits of the detachable towbar for Renault Express 03/2021 model
vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040
No visible cut-out required
automatic system removal by twist grip
automatic locking device when fitting
Opening the rear doors when towing is not possible
Technical data for detachable towbar
D-value: 7,5 kN
Towing capacity: 1253 kg
Trailer load: 85 kg
The detachable towbar for your Renault Express 03/2021 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0962 A.
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So that your hybrid or electric vehicles can also be used to tow a trailer, you can retrofit a trailer hitch at any time. This works with our products in just a few steps. Ease of use for you as a user is even more important to us than uncomplicated installation.
Notice this: Before you buy your trailer hitch for your hybrid or electric vehicle, be sure to get information from the vehicle manufacturer. Although trailer hitches are only developed for vehicles that also have registered trailer loads and are therefore approved as towing vehicles by the manufacturer, there is still no harm in a consultation in which you can clarify, for example, how high the trailer loads are or whether the vehicle in question is suitable for your purposes fits. For example, the range of your electric vehicle can change significantly when driving with the trailer.
For retrofitting the current Mazda, Nissan and Jeep models, we present our trailer hitches for an uncomplicated trailer ride below.
The trailer hitch for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV from year of construction 2021 is an electric vehicle, as it says in the book. To become a towing vehicle, we have a practical detachable trailer hitch. Our towbar does not interfere with the modern design of Jeep’s stylish electric vehicle. The detachable hitch is operated by the MVG automatic system 2040 using a rotary wheel.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 1694 kg
Trailer load 120 kg
D value 9.5 kN
Retrofit the Jeep Renegade
Also for the Jeep Renegade from 07/2014 to 09/2018 we offer the right one towbar for hybrid models. Our trailer hitch is detachable, the system is operated via a rotary wheel. The required bumper cover is included in the delivery.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 1546 kg
Trailer load 80 kg
D value 8.7 kN
The Jeep Compass from 12/2016 with trailer hitch
In our range you will find towbars for both, the Jeep Compass Hybrid as well as for the Jeep Compass 4xe. Our trailer hitch for retrofitting is detachable, the ball rod can be removed by operating a rotary wheel. Unfortunately, the trailer hitch does not fit vehicles with a factory bumper cutout. With our trailer hitch, no visible changes to the Jeep’s appearance are required.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 1200 kg
Trailer load 110 kg
D value 10.4 kN
The Mazda CX-60 from 2022 as a towing vehicle with a suitable trailer hitch
For the Mazda CX-60 you will find a practical trailer coupling for retrofitting with us. Thanks to the MVG automatic system 2040, the detachable trailer hitch is easy to use, and the towbar can be removed in just a few simple steps when not in use. The hitch does not interfere with the look of the SUV and is also suitable for vehicles with an electric tailgate with hands-free control.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
towing capacity 2500 kg
Trailer load 130 kg
D value 13 kN
Equip the Nissan X-Trail (T33) from 2022 onwards
The Nissan X-Trail (T33) is a modern SUV that follows its predecessor, you can also find the matching trailer hitch for retrofitting in our shop. This also fits ePower models and does not interfere with the look of the SUV. The trailer hitch impresses with its ease of use.
Christmas time is also a time to do something good for others. We make a contribution to society every year, make others happy and get involved locally. This year we are supporting the Haus St. Josef in Eschweiler with a donation.
Haus St. Josef, founded in 1889, is a facility for children and young people which is particularly close to our hearts. As a children’s home, it offers various options for children and young people: A total of 100 children are currently living in inpatient residential groups, five of the eleven residential groups are housed in the residential buildings on site. Between six and nine children are living together in a residential group. Mr. Robert Wagner, managing director of Haus St. Josef, says: “We enable the children to have as normal an everyday life as possible; they experience community and at the same time have a place to retreat. Nowadays, almost all rooms avaiable for the kids are only single rooms; when the children’s home was founded, rooms for 6 children were still normal. Today we no longer only use our main house, but we also have outsourced properties, such as a farm.”
Diverse opportunities for children, young people and families thanks to Haus St. Josef
Not only has the layout and size of Haus St. Josef changed since it was founded by the nuns over 130 years ago, but so have the offerings. Apart from the children’s homes, there are also day-care and outpatient options, where children can be cared for. In the day-time part, the children spend their afternoon after school in Haus St. Hosef, in so-called day groups. “We pick up the children for the day groups at lunchtime after school and then they stay with us until the evening. This offers them a regular daily routine. Children who have problems in the family and need a break from everyday family life usually come to our day groups,” explains Robert Wagner.
The aim of the child, youth and family welfare is of course primarily to ensure that children do not have to leave their families. The outpatient offer is primarily aimed at families, children and parents who have problems at home and would like to get them under control together with professional help of the Haus St. Josef staff in their own homes. Around 100 families are currently looked after by Haus St. Josef throughout the city region. In addition, Haus St. Josef is also involved in organizing open all-day schooling at 10 schools in the Aachen city region. “We look after around 1,400 students at schools in Herzogenrath, Würselen, Eschweiler and Aachen,” explains Managing Director Wagner.
Support for special projects
The approximately 320 employees of Haus St. Josef do very important and very valuable, and unfortunately often very difficult, work, which we are happy to support with our donation. Mr. Wagner says: “We use donations like those from MVG to implement projects with and for children which are not included in normal care. Memberships in sports clubs, a new climbing frame or a soccer goal, equestrian therapy or excursions are examples of this.”
We would like to thank Mr. Wagner and the Haus St. Josef for the exciting and interesting insights on site and look forward to being able to continue following the development of the children’s home in the future.
Many electric or hybrid vehicles are also suitable as a towing vehicle, provided the appropriate trailer hitch has been provided for it and the vehicle itself has been approved for this by the manufacturer. For example, a registered towing capacity is required. For detailed information on electric and hybrid vehicles and their use as towing vehicles, it is best to seek advice from the vehicle manufacturer or the car dealership you trust, get the necessary information before buying them.
Retrofitting a trailer hitch is usually not a problem, as with combustion vehicles. In our range you will find an increasing number of items that are also suitable for hybrid vehicles or electric variants, some towbars that have even been specially developed for these vehicles variants. Following we present the trailer hitches for the current models of the manufacturer Renault.
Our hitch for the Renault Austral E-Tech
For the Renault Austral E-Tech from 2022 onwards we offer a detachable trailer hitch in our shop. Thanks to the MVG automatic system 2040, you can easily remove the ball rod at any time – in case you don’t need the hitch. The trailer hitch does not require any visible intervention in the vehicle’s appearance.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 1936 kg
Trailer load 100 kg
D value 10 kN
The Renault Arkana E-Tech as a towing vehicle
With our trailer hitch you can easily turn the Renault Arkana E-Tech into a towing vehicle: Our removable trailer coupling is operated using a rotary wheel, in just a few simple steps. You can easily remove it when not in use. The towbar also has a fold-away socket holder. If the towbar is not in use, you won’t see any hints towards the towbar on the chic Renault SUV.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 1653 kg
Trailer load 100 kg
D value 8.8 kN
Renault Kangoo III E-Tech from BJ 05/2021
The Renault Kangoo III simply becomes a powerful transport partner with the towbar from our range: The towbar with MVG automatic system 2040 does not require any visible intervention in the vehicle optics, all towbars with an automatic system lock automatically during assembly.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 1675 kg
Trailer load 90 kg
D value 9.4 kN
The detachable trailer hitch for the Renault Mégane E-Tech
The Renault Mégane E-Tech can be retrofitted with our trailer hitch: Ours Trailer hitch is detachable, the ball rod can be removed by operating a rotary wheel. Only a few hand movements are required for this.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 900 kg
Trailer load 80 kg
D value 6.6 kN
Renault Mégane Grandtour E-Tech from 2020
Exclusively for the hybrid, we offer you the right trailer hitch in the shop for an uncomplicated trailer ride. The detachable trailer hitch from our range does not affect the look of the Renault Mégane Grandtour E-Tech and is easy to use. Thanks to the uncomplicated assembly of the hitch, the hybrid becomes a towing vehicle in just a few steps.
The values of the towbar at a glance:
Towing capacity 2120 kg
Trailer load 90 kg
D value 9 kN
Renault Captur II Hybrid from 10/2020 with trailer hitch
With our trailer hitch you can simply retrofit the Renault Captur II Hybrid: Our detachable trailer coupling is equipped with the MVG automatic system 2040 and can be easily operated by using the rotary wheel. The ball rod can be removed flexibly , but can also be locked at the same time.
Of course, rear bike carriers are particularly suitable for transporting your bikes. What you should consider when driving with a rear bike carrier in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, can already be read in our blog post. Today we are putting together a checklist for you to assemble and set up your rear bike rack.
This is how you mount your rear bike carrier
The rear bike carriers from our shop are all mounted on the ball rod. You use a practical lever system for this: If the lever for attaching the rear bicycle carrier is moved upwards, the carrier’s mouth opens. So you can easily put the carrier on the ball bar. By lowering the lever on the rear bike carrier, you close the lock, which then grips the ball bar and secures the carrier to it.
Many rear bike carriers have additional security in the form of a lock so that the lever system can no longer be opened when locked. You can tell whether the carrier is securely mounted by the fact that the rear bicycle carrier cannot be moved to the left and right.
Important: Make sure you have a third number plate ready for the rear bike carrier.
The best way to load the rear bike carrier
Loading the rear bike rack can be cumbersome, especially e-bikes are often very heavy and unwieldy. You can make loading easier with loading ramps, these allow you not to have to lift the bike, but to be able to slide it onto the rack. You should then first attach the bike frame to the middle attachment point of the rear bike carrier. This attachment point provides the most stability and allows you to have your hands free to attach the tires. With all attachment points, make sure that the contact surface of the attachments is as large as possible and that the bike is as straight as possible.
If you always transport the same bikes, you can of course leave the settings of the attachments as they are after the first ride and save yourself the effort for the next few times.
Safety first
It will of course be easier if there are two people to load the bikes. Then one person can hold the bike on the carrier, the second person can align and fasten everything. In any case, make sure that you tighten all fasteners well and align any pre-installed protection against scratching the wheel. With many rear bike carriers, the attachments are also lockable, so you can make sure that nothing can come loose while driving.
The Suzuki Swace is ideal as a towing vehicle as long as it is equipped with the appropriate trailer hitch. Regardless of whether you want to use a rear-mounted bike rack or transport with a trailer, a towbar can be easily retrofitted.
We have a removable trailer coupling in our assortment; the towbar is equipped with the MVG automatic system 2040. The ball rod is operated via a rotary wheel, so that it can be removed in just a few steps when not in use. The trailer hitch does not require a cutout in the visible area.
The benefits of the detachable towbar for Suzuki Swace 11/2020 model
vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040
No visible cut-out required
automatic system removal by twist grip
automatic locking device when fitting
Technical data for detachable towbar
D-value: 8,6 kN
Towing capacity: 1589 kg
Trailer load: 90 kg
The detachable towbar for your Suzuki Swace 11/2020 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 3670 A.
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Check out the towbar on the vehicle in our video as well as the operation of the removable towbar:
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After we introduced you to the green number plate for your trailer a few weeks ago, of course we don’t want to withhold the red license plate from you either. What can it be used for, which characteristics can be distinguished and which advantages or disadvantages are relevant?
The use of the red license plate
Red number plates can only be used for a limited or recurring operational use, they are so-called transfer number plates. So if you only want to use a vehicle or trailer for a short, limited period of time (to allow it, for example), the red license plate is an option for you. However, you can only get the license plate from the local registration authority if you are a car manufacturer, car parts manufacturer, a car dealer or a workshop. Then the license plate is not tied to a vehicle or a trailer.
Different license plates
This license plate is characterized by the fact that red lettering is used on a white background. It consists of a distinguishing character followed by an identification number. This consists exclusively of numbers and begins with the “06” in Germany.
There are also license plates with a white background, red lettering, distinguishing signs and an identification number that begins with „07“. This is intended for vintage cars. In the case of classic cars, for example, a red license plate is relevant for participation in events. A big difference to the aforementioned license plate: The license plate for classic cars can also be issued to private individuals.
The pros and cons of the red license plate
A major advantage of the license plate is that it is not tied to a specific vehicle. It can be very practical, especially for car dealerships and workshops, to have such a license plate „at hand“ when, for example, test drives or transfers have to be made.
The disadvantage is that the license plate does not meet the requirements of the 1968 International Convention on Road Traffic. Therefore it may only be used nationally and not internationally.
In the case of vintage cars, you must also ensure that the vehicle meets the general conditions for a vintage car. Otherwise, the specific license plate cannot be awarded either.
We are pleased to present our new shops for the neighboring German countries of Belgium and the Netherlands to you: The two shops have now been available for a few weeks and offer our customers from the two countries an individual service. The shops are aimed exclusively at customers in the respective countries. Thanks to the language adaptations of the shops, we guarantee customers from Belgium and the Netherlands an individual shopping experience for our products designed and made in Germany.
Like all our shops, the MVG shops for Belgium and the Netherlands also offer towbars and electrical kits for a wide variety of vehicles from Alfa Romeo to VW in the usual MVG quality. Our range includes towbars for passenger cars, off-road and commercial vehicles. In addition, we also offer rear bike carriers in the shops, as well as accessories and spare parts for trailer hitches, electrical kits and rear bike carriers.
Personal customer service and individual approach in the MVG shops in Belgium and the Netherlands
„We are pleased to be able to offer good and above all personal customer service for these countries with the new shops and to be able to establish even more direct contact with our customers,“ says Michael Pütz, Managing Director of MVG. We offer the shop for our customers in Belgium in Dutch and German in order to be able to address the German-speaking community in Belgium directly. For our Dutch customers, the MVG shop is available in Dutch and English.
The Renault Austral is the latest model from the French manufacturer. the SUV offers a lot of space and convinces as a modern vehicle. By retrofitting a trailer hitch, the Renault Austral can also be used as a towing vehicle.
With us you will find a practical detachable trailer hitch for retrofitting the Renault Austral. Our hitch uses the MVG automatic system 2040 and is operated via a rotary wheel. The appearance of the new Renault is not affected by the hitch.
The benefits of the detachable towbar for Renault Austral 2022 model
vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040
No visible cut-out required
automatic system removal by twist grip
automatic locking device when fitting
Technical data for detachable towbar
D-value: 10 kN
Towing capacity: 1936 kg
Trailer load: 100 kg
The detachable towbar for your Renault Austral 2022 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0987 A.
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Check out the towbar on the vehicle in our video as well as the operation of the removable towbar:
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With the Renault Mégane E-Tech, Renault is launching a new model that is attracting attention as a versatile SUV. An advantage of the versatility of the new Renault: the SUV is also well suited as a towing vehicle. With the right trailer hitch for retrofitting, you can use your Mégane E-Tech to tow a trailer.
We have a detachable trailer hitch in our range, which has the MVG automatic system 2040 and is operated via a rotary wheel. The trailer hitch does not affect the look of the Renault, it does not require a cutout in the visible area. Our detachable hitch fits models from BJ 05/2021 and E-Tech models.
The benefits of the detachable towbar for Renault Mégane E-Tech 11/2021 model
vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040
No visible cut-out required
automatic system removal by twist grip
automatic locking device when fitting
Technical data for detachable towbar
D-value: 6,6 kN
Towing capacity: 977 kg
Trailer load: 80 kg
The detachable towbar for your Renault Mégane E-Tech 11/2021 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0986 A.
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Check out the towbar on the vehicle in our video as well as the operation of the removable towbar:
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For some 40 years now MVG has been successfully developing, constructing and manufacturing towbars and electrical kits in original equipment quality for passenger cars, commercial and off-road vehicles.
Many years of experience, reliability, flexibility and excellent quality – these are the features that qualify MVG as a dependable system partner for the automotive industry and the car dealing business.
In the development and construction of our towbar systems we, at MVG, use state-of-the-art technology such as CAD and FEM (Finite Element Method). In this process we also take into account the individual wishes of the customer, such as attractive yet unobtrusive designs on the vehicle, as well as easy and quick fitting thanks to an excellent accuracy of fit and simple installation of the towbar on the vehicle.
MVG towbars are tested for maximum tow load capacities and D-values in accordance with European standards. Approval by the German (or other) technical agencies is not required.
Before everything goes into serial production extensive safety tests are carried out in our test centre. The fatigue strength of the towbars is tested on the basis of the European Guidelines 94/20/EG; ECE R55 or the test procedure Carlos TC – “Car Loading Standard Trailer Coupling”.
All MVG towbars can also be used for rear cycle carriers.
MVG electrical kits are based on the high technical and statutory requirements demanded of the automotive electronic systems. Taking into consideration the latest technology, such as check-control, CAN bus, LED and PDC, our electrical kits are indeed complete, vehicle-specific solutions with that extra plus of easy fitting and reduced installation times.
State-of-the-art manufacturing technology in our plants, which is monitored by process-related quality controls, guarantees an outstanding product quality.
MVG stands for quality “Designed and made in Germany” – tried and tested and certified in accordance with ISO 9001* and ISO/TS 16949 as the first* manufacturer of towbars and electrical fittings in Germany.