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The Renault Kangoo III is characterized by its spacious interior, making it popular for transport. In order to turn the popular high-roof station wagon into a towing vehicle, we provide the right trailer hitch for retrofitting.

We offer a detachable trailer hitch in our range, which uses the MVG automatic system 2040 and is operated using a rotary wheel. The towbar does not affect the look of the Renault, it does not require a cutout in the visible area. Our detachable hitch fits models from 05/2021 onwards as well as Tech models.

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Renault Kangoo III 05/2021 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: 9,4 kN
• Towing capacity: 1675 kg
• Trailer load: 90 kg

The detachable towbar for your Renault Kangoo III 05/2021 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0984 A.

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The Dacia Jogger inspires as the latest compact model and offers plenty of space for children and cones. So that the Jogger can also be used for driving with the trailer, a suitable trailer hitch is a must-have.

We have now developed the right towbar for the new Dacia model: Our trailer hitch can be easily retrofitted and is equipped with the MVG 2040 automatic system. This is operated using a rotary wheel, the handling is done in a few simple steps. The detachable trailer hitch also does not interfere with the look of the new Dacia.

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Dacia Jogger 04/2022 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: 7,5 kN
• Towing capacity: 1284 kg
• Trailer load: 90 kg

The detachable towbar for your Dacia Jogger 04/2022 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0985 AS.

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The Renault Arkana is a new addition to the Renault range as a modern SUV. With the right trailer hitch, the newest Renault also becomes a reliable towing vehicle for your journey with the trailer.

With us you will find the right trailer hitch to retrofit the Arkana easily. Our towbar is equipped with the MVG automatic system 2040 and is detachable. The detachable towbar is operated via a rotary wheel, the trailer hitch does not interfere with the look of the Renault. The ball rod can be dismantled and reassembled in just a few simple steps.

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Renault Mégane Arkana 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: 8,8 kN
• Towing capacity: 1653 kg
• Trailer load: 100 kg

The detachable towbar for your Renault Arkana 2021 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0983 A.

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The Jeep Gladiator is the American manufacturer’s new pick-up and is known as a powerful towing vehicle. Of course, when driving with the trailer, the right trailer hitch for the pick-up should not be missing.

In our range we offer the matching rigid trailer hitch for the Jeep Gladiator. The towbar can also be equipped with a practical removable plate system, so that it can be switched to the open-end coupling in just a few simple steps. The system for changing the plates is operated by a lever.

The benefits of the change system for Jeep Gladiator

• fixed towbar with optional exchangeable plate system
• no visible cut-out required
• automatic locking device when fitting
• easy handling, plate changing is done simply by lever

Technical data for the change system for Jeep Gladiator from 2021

• D-value: 15,8kN
• Towing capacity: 3500 kg
• Trailer load: 175 kg

The fixed towbar for your Jeep Gladiator from 2021 can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0850 D.

The Renault Mégane Grandtour E-Tech (Hybrid) is the modern successor of the Renault Mégane Grandtour and offers a variety of options as a hybrid. The vehicle can also prove itself as a towing vehicle, provided it has the right trailer hitch.

In our range we now offer you the detachable trailer hitch for the Renault Mégane Grandtour E-Tech 2020 model. The hitch adapts well to the design of the vehicle and convinces with its excellent operation. The ball rod can be dismantled and reassembled in just a few simple steps.

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Renault Mégane Sports Grandtour E-Tech (Hybrid) 2020 model

• vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040 
• No visible cut-out required 
• automatic system removal by twist grip
• automatic locking device when fitting
• only fitting for hybrid models

Technical data for detachable towbar for Renault Mégane Sports Grandtour E-Tech (Hybrid) 2020 model

• D-value: 10 kN
• Towing capacity: 2120 kg
• Trailer load: 90 kg

The detachable towbar for your Renault Mégane Grandtour E-Tech (Hybrid) 2020 model can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 0982 A.

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Not only are pick-ups visually different, they are also not exactly ordinary in terms of their pulling power and their use. Pick-ups are mainly used in agriculture, the construction industry and forestry and are characterized by their large loading platform and their high towing power.

By retrofitting a trailer hitch, every pick-up simply becomes a towing vehicle, but unlike other vehicles, there are small special features. We present the different options for retrofitting a trailer hitch on your pick-up in the following passages. This much can be said: Your choice is between a detachable trailer hitch and a rigid trailer hitch.

Practical and versatile: The rigid hitch with removable plate

The fixed hitch for the pick-ups is much more versatile than normal, rigid trailer hitches. You can optionally order an interchangeable plate system and expand the trailer hitch for your pick-up like this: With the interchangeable plate system, you not only have a rigid ball hitch as you know it, but also a plate for a jaw coupling. This is of particular interest in the area of ​​agriculture and forestry, as many trailers can only be towed there with a jaw coupling, such as that installed on tractors. With the interchangeable plate system, you work with a lever system that allows you to exchange the individual plates in just two movements.

A major advantage of the interchangeable plate system, in addition to the two different towbars, is the option of not having either plate on the pick-up. When not in use, the lever system is simply covered with a cover plate so that you don’t have a visible towbar on the pick-up. You are also very flexible with the fixed towbar including the plate system and can always spontaneously decide to use the pick-up as the towing vehicle for transport.

The detachable trailer hitch for pick-ups

As with all other vehicles, you can also install a detachable towbar on your pick-up. The towbar in the MVG system 2040, for example, is operated using a rotary knob. You can easily mount the ball rod at any time and just as easily remove it again when your trailer ride ends. Due to a product innovation, the system is characterized above all by the fact that you do not need a protective plug to hold your ball rod, even when used in forestry and agriculture as well as in the construction industry. Our towbars are designed in such a way that they can be easily cleaned even if they are heavily soiled in the above-mentioned trades and do not lose their functionality despite the lack of a protective plug. Would you like to learn more about the protective plug and the product innovation? Then read our blog post.

You can find out more about our towbars for pick-ups in our shop or on our information page (in German).

The detachable trailer hitch is a practical and convenient solution: If you want to drive the trailer for a short time, but do not necessarily always want to have a trailer hitch mounted on the vehicle, you can remove it at any time. A rigid ball bar does not offer this and can sometimes be a nuisance, for example when loading the car. Often, vehicle owners do not want to permanently drive around with an unused trailer coupling on the vehicle, as this is seen as an interference with the vehicle’s optics, depending on the model.

The detachable towbar is a good alternative, after all, it can be removed at any time in only a few simple steps and is then neither actually nor visually in the way. However, the detachable towbar should be removed in some situations. Although there are no regulations, you should keep a few points in mind.

That is why you should remove the detachable towbar in these cases

Depending on the trailer coupling and vehicle, it may be that the removal of the ball rod is noted in the vehicle documents and thus made a requirement for driving without a trailer. This case can apply, for example, if the towbar would cover the license plate. This is not allowed and must be avoided when driving without a trailer, so you should remove the towball.

Basically, it makes sense to remove the towball whenever you are not pulling a trailer. This is mainly due to insurance reasons. For example, if you back up to another vehicle while parking, the risk of damage to the opposing vehicle with your trailer hitch still installed is higher. This also comes into play in rear-end collisions, although in that case you are only partly to blame if you did not remove the ball bar. Many insurance companies advise you to always remove the ball rod when it is not in use. By doing that, you can minimize personal or third-party damage and you can be sure that the claims that may be made to the insurance company are not reduced.

Should there ever be a rear-end collision with the tow bar installed, i.e. if someone crashes your car from behind and you have not taken off the towbar, the warranty for the entire trailer hitch expires and it must be replaced. The reason for this is that the smallest cracks in the trailer coupling cannot be ruled out. But even if you have removed the towball and someone hits you on your rear, you should at least contact the manufacturer of the trailer coupling and reassure yourself there with regard to a possibly necessary replacement for the cross member.

If you have retrofitted a detachable towbar from us to your car, then you have decided on a product that, if possible, does not interfere with the look of your vehicle and can also be operated easily and easily. Nevertheless, we would like to explain a few steps to you once, in the video we introduce you to everything you need to know about the detachable towbar in the MVG system 2040.

Assembly and disassembly of the trailer hitch

To assemble and start up the towbar, insert the ball rod vertically into the mount from below. The ball bar usually locks automatically, you can hear that clearly. In addition to the click sound, you can also see it on the handwheel that jumps to the green mark. Once this has been done, you can lock the removable ball bar with the lock, so that the towbar cannot be disassembled or stolen. If you want to remove the ball bar again, you first unlock the ball bar. Then you put one hand on the ball bar and one on the handwheel, which can be found on the right of the ball bar. You then have to pull this handwheel to the side, i.e. to the right away from the ball rod, and then turn it backwards. The lock then releases and the ball rod can be removed from the holder downwards.

Assembly not working?

So you pretension the detachable towbar If the assembly does not work as described above, take the ball rod out of the holder again and check whether a silver bolt protrudes from the ball rod at the top. If this is the case, then the ball rod cannot be mounted in this way because it is not preloaded and the locking mechanism cannot therefore work. In order to then pretension the ball bar, you best place it on the floor or on a table. Place it so that the handwheel is facing up. Then you fix the ball bar with one hand and raise the rotary wheel with the other hand. In this position, turn it backwards until the silver bolt disappears into the ball rod and remains there. Then the trailer coupling is pre-tensioned and can be reassembled as usual. If assembly does not work as usual and pretensioning is not possible, then please do not use any tools. The best thing to do is to get in touch with us shortly, we can advise you by phone and give you information whether, for example, a ball rod has to be sent in.

Before or after driving the trailer

Before installing your towbar, you should always check again and again whether the receptacle of the removable towbar is dirty. Especially after driving in rough terrain or through mud puddles you should take a look inside. If the intake is contaminated, it is usually sufficient to simply rinse it out with the water hose. A protective plug is no longer required for most current towbars. If you do not need the towbar, then remove the ball rod. This is especially important for your insurance companies or if you are involved in an accident. Even if you misjudge when parking or driving against a wall, for example, this can have an impact on the ball rod and the liability. The removed ball rod is best stored in the trunk. We always provide you with a bag in which you can safely stow the ball rod and additionally protect your trunk from dirt. It is best to stow the detachable towbar so that it cannot slide back and forth and is instead firmly in one place. The best place in the trunk is often where the first-aid kit is also stored.

Loading the trailer properly is not that easy. There are a number of things to pay attention to, for example the correct distribution of the load and securing play a major role. Above all, the weight of the load is important, it not only has to be distributed correctly to enable the trailer to travel as smoothly as possible. The permissible total weight of the car/trailer combination must not be exceeded, which of course is also influenced by the payload. The permissible total weight of the train results from the permissible trailer load, the permissible total weight of the vehicle and the unladen weight of the towing vehicle and must not exceed the values ​​in the vehicle registration document.

Overloading the trailer

While overloading cars (PGM up to 7.5 tons) or trailers (CGM up to 2 tons) of over 5% only results in a fine of € 10, with 30% overloading it is already € 235 and one point on one’s driver’s licence. If you are traveling with a truck and trailer, the penalties are higher. In any case, fines and, if necessary, points are also due for the vehicle owner. So if you borrow a car/trailer combination and are caught with an overload, the owner of the combination will also be asked to checkout. The penalties for the keeper are higher, so if the overload is more than 5%, the keeper must already pay € 140 and expect a point.

You must also always pay attention to the vertical load when loading. The vertical load is defined as the load that the trailer coupling is subjected to from above. The vertical load is specified for both your vehicle and the towbar. It is often the case that the two values ​​are different. In this case, the lower value applies and must be observed. If the permissible drawbar load is exceeded, a fine of € 25 must be payed if it is exceeded by up to 50%. If more than 50 % are exceeded, € 60 are due, in addition you have to count on a point on your licence. This offense also has an impact on the vehicle owner.

Below you will find the differentiation for fines and penalties that may arise when overloading your car/trailer combination.

Overloading cars / trucks (PGI up to 7.5 tons) or trailers (PGI up to 2 tons)

• by over 5%: € 10
• by over 10%: € 30
• by over 15%: € 35
• by over 20%: € 95, 1 point
• by over 25%: 140 €, 1 point
• by over 30%: € 235, 1 point

Overloading trucks or trailers (ZGG over 2 tons)

• by 2-5%: € 30
• by over 5%: € 80, 1 point
• by over 10%: 110 €, 1 point
• by over 15%: 140 €, 1 point
• by over 20%: € 190, 1 point
• by over 25%: € 285, 1 point
• by over 30%: € 380, 1 point

Vehicle owner: Overloading trucks or trailers (zGG over 2 tons)

• by 2-5%: € 35
• by over 5%: 140 €, 1 point
• by over 10%: € 235, 1 point
• by over 15%: € 285, 1 point
• by over 20%: € 389, 1 point
• by over 25%: € 425, 1 point
• by over 30%: € 425, 1 point

Drawbar load exceeded

• by up to 50%: € 25
• by more than 50%: € 60, 1 point
• Permissible drawbar load not indicated by sign: € 5

You can find more information on the website of the German schedule of penalties.

The Toyota RAV4 V is ideally equipped for driving with a trailer. In order to be able to demonstrate its tensile strength, the right towbar must not be missing. In our assortment we offer a detachable trailer hitch for an easy upgrading in premium quality. The trailer hitch is easily removed using a rotary wheel, the handling is easy. Also, the towbar does not interfere with the look of the popular SUV.

The benefits of the detachable towbar for Toyota RAV4 V from 11/2018

• vertically detachable towbar, MVG towbar 2040 
• no visible cut-out required
• automatic system removal by twist grip
• Foot sensor for electric tailgate remains (if available)
• automatic locking device when fitting
• easy handling
• vehicle-specific eletrical kit, 13-pin, 12 Volt, rear fog lamp shutdow, parking assistance system car-sided, electronic blinking device, LED compatible

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Technical data for detachable towbar for Toyota RAV4 V

• D-value: 10,2 kN
• Towing capacity: 2000 kg
• Trailer load: 100 kg

The towbar for your Toyota RAV4 V from 11/2018 can be found in our MVG-shop. The item number is 3669 AS.