VW Touareg hidden electrical socket

Posted on 01/06/2020 20:20 by lornalou1

have a look at one of these, might do the job. 

 

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Posted on 01/06/2020 15:44 by DaveT

My 2017 Touareg R-line has a VW detachable tow hook which I think is basically a Westfalia item. The problem is that to connect the caravan plug to the towbar socket is an absolute pain! The bracket for the electrical socket is welded to the tow hook receiver bar and is hidden from sight. Previous towbars have had a swivel arrangement which brings the socket down below bumper height so that you can at least see what you are doing. I have looked at various websites for towbar accessories but can only find a swivel which mounts at right angles to the face of the socket. I guess I can't be the only person to have this problem. Lying down on a blanket to see the socket and insert the plug has lost its appeal, especially in the rain. I am coming to the conclusion that I will have to design and fabricate my own bracket extension unless you can suggest otherwise. Any advice would be appreciated.

Posted on 05/06/2020 10:40 by KeithL

My 2015 model is exactly the same. Westfalia mount the bracket onto the main bar which is fitted behind the rear bumper in place of the original and lighter crash bar fitted in the factory.

I found that by squatting down behind the rear bumper and practicing a few times with a plug I can connect and disconnect the van by touch. It takes just a few seconds with no muddy knees.