➤ Installation of a towbar on a Lada Vesta SV

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.

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.

Installation nuances

To begin with, I advise you to look at photo and video materials that will help you learn all the features of installing a trailer hitch with your own hands on a car like the Lada Vesta.

Installing a towbar largely depends on what type of towbar you choose for your vehicle. In some cases, it is possible to get by with little loss if you take trailer hitch models adapted specifically for Vesta. There are quite a lot of these on the market, and numerous reviews from car owners are direct confirmation of this. Or buy universal designs, with which there are many more problems.

If this is a universal type tow bar, then matching them with the mounting points on Vesta will be problematic. There are some trailer hitches that require cutting out the bumper to install, after which the car looks downright ugly.

Again, I don’t see any point in spending a lot of money on expensive towbars when it comes to domestic cars. Therefore, take a closer look at the assortment of Baltex, the popular company Leader Plus, the same company Avtos or Bosal Autoflex (Russian production).

When planning to perform the installation yourself, you can divide the entire procedure into the following processes:

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.

Law on towbars for passenger cars in 2022

Technical Regulations of the Customs Union 018/2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles” is a law that regulates the installation of a coupling unit on passenger vehicles. The need to legalize a trailer hitch depends on the technical characteristics of the vehicle.

If the documentation supplied with the car indicates that the traction device was installed on the vehicle at the factory, then additional registration of the element will not be required. In cases where the production did not provide for the presence of a trailer hitch, and the car owner installed a purchased or homemade hook, it is necessary to register the towbar on the passenger car with the traffic police.

From July 1, 2022, in accordance with the requirements of GOST 33670 “Single motor vehicles. Methods of examination and testing for conformity assessment”, before legalizing tuning in the traffic police, the car will need to be presented for inspection to an accredited organization for laboratory testing.

Previously, it was enough to send the expert photographs of the part of the vehicle to which changes were made. Based on the photographs, a conclusion was issued about whether the work was done well. At the client’s request, the expert could come to the parking lot himself and carry out an assessment. The rules have changed since July 1st. The owner of the car must bring the car for examination himself. However, after making changes, you cannot move on it: this is a violation of traffic rules. Therefore, to carry out the mandatory assessment, they resort to using a tow truck.

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.

Sensors for Lada Vesta.

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.

Is it possible to connect an electrician without a matching unit?

The inclusion of a Smart Connect matching device in the wiring diagram is determined by the power consumption of the lighting equipment from the tow hitch. This figure can be reduced by installing LED lamps on the trailer. The power of such lamps is very low, which will be at the same level or even less than the power of the electromagnetic coils used in the matching unit. Therefore, installing a Smart Connect Coordinator may not be necessary.

In this case, there is no need to rely on Russian maybe. We are talking about the safety of both the vehicle and the life of the driver.

The matching unit must be installed on vehicles equipped with the following systems:

Electronic control system with variable voltage.
A car with multiplex wiring.
CAN BUS data system (with on-board computer)
CHECK CONTROL system
Burnt out lamp detection system (SFL)
Low voltage lighting power supply system.
LED lighting system.

The Lada Vesta brand car is a modern vehicle designed taking into account the latest developments in the field of mechanical engineering. Such a car requires only a professional approach to maintenance and repair. This can be provided by certified specialists, whose work will save the driver both nerves and finances.

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 .

Related link:

Operating manual for LADA VESTA and modifications

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.

Required

Towbar

(original catalog numbers):

Lada Vesta sedan (article 99999218007282), price about 6800 rubles;
Lada Vesta SW/SW Cross (article 99999218107282), price about 7,000 rubles;

Control unit (coordination)

99999215007182 Smart Connect KA.SC.7.1, price about 2900 rubles.

The matching unit is an unloading device that ensures uninterrupted operation of the vehicle and trailer electronics. The equipment protects the vehicle wiring from overloads - as a result, the vehicle’s on-board diagnostic system does not detect the connection of additional devices to the vehicle’s electrical network, and operates in normal mode.

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Installing a tow bar

Installation of the structure is carried out as follows:

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.

The rear spar plugs are removed. Then the power frame is mounted.
Open spaces serve as a place for attaching the traction structure.
The bolts are carefully tightened.
The bumper is mounted back.
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.

DIY installation and connection

It is also possible to independently install a tow bar on a Vesta sedan, station wagon or crossover. Before starting work, you need to wash the car. For convenience, you will have to drive the car onto the overpass.

What you need

Regardless of the car model, the device is attached directly to the side members. To work, the driver will need:

towbar;
Control block;
a set of keys.

No additional elements are needed.

How to install and connect a tow bar on a Vesta (sedan)

You can install a tow bar on a Vesta (sedan) car in 30-60 minutes. The sequence of actions is as follows:

We drive the car onto the overpass, turn off the engine, and place small blocks under the wheels.
Remove the ground terminal from the battery.
We remove the rear bumper (a video of the work on removing this structural element can be found on the Internet).
Unscrew the mounting bolts from the rear bumper beam and remove it. Re-installation is not provided. To do this, you need to install the 10th head on the knob.
At the side members, we clean the holes for fixing the tow bar from the PShM layer.
We place the support brackets in the cavity of the side members, fix them with bolts, but do not tighten them.
We place the beam on the brackets and tighten it with the fasteners supplied. You will need a 17mm socket.
Tighten the fastening bolts. To work you will have to use an extension cord.
We mount the hook and socket box (wrench and wrench 19).
We install the control unit. It is better to connect it through the rear lights. It is necessary to connect the wires of the brake light, turn signals and dimensions.

The final stage of work is installing the bumper and connecting the battery.

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.

Related link:

We open the Lada Vesta with a spare key.

Reviews

Positive	Negative
I purchased the original design from the officials and am absolutely satisfied with everything. They were also installed at a company service station. In general, everything cost me about 12 thousand, but everything was done quickly and efficiently. There is not a single scratch on the bumper, everything is holding tight. I use the trailer several times a week to transport goods. The trip to the forest with tents was very comfortable - there was nothing unnecessary in the car.	I recently received the ordered trailer. Everything is fine, but there are not enough threaded plates that are mounted in the side members. I didn’t check everything right away and had to use large nuts and washers during installation. There may be nothing wrong with this, but now you will have to constantly check the condition of the structure and operate the trailer very carefully.
I purchased the model only because it had a complete connection kit. However, as it turned out, everything is not so simple. The connection block must be selected wisely, since not everything is so simple in Vesta.	I ordered a towbar via the Internet, but it arrived without standard electrics. How is this possible? Now I don't know what to do.
I didn’t want to install a tow bar, but we often go out of town on weekend vacations, so I took the plunge. Everything is great! There is nothing unnecessary in the car, everything is in the trunk and in the trailer. Necessary and even more. Now we can carry with us not only tents, but also mattresses, a folding table and chairs.	I ended up with a batch of towbars that no one checked. As it turned out, the party was very problematic. Either there are no sockets, then there are no wires, then there are no bolts. I received a set without plates. As a result, we had to wait almost two weeks for them to be delivered.
I recommend purchasing parts only from official representatives. And install the towbar itself from them. I am pleased with the work of the specialists and the quality of the purchased device.	I decided to purchase it online because I live quite far from a big city and didn’t want to go there myself. I contacted several stores with a request to provide a certificate. But in the end no one showed it. Now I doubt the quality of the products, so I will contact the officials. I'd rather pay more, but I'll be calm.
I purchased the trailer on the market and the towbar from the officials. I installed it myself, no problems. Everything is quite simple and fast. There were problems with the connection, but the electrician quickly solved them. The trailer is small, but it’s enough for me to bring vegetables and fruits from the dacha.	I contacted a private service station to install a tow bar. Not only did they not figure out how to connect the control unit, but they also did not remove the bumper when installing the structure. As a result, you need to buy a new unit and the bumper is quite scratched, which will have to be repainted by the service.

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For some buyers, a towbar on a Lada Vesta is vital. But when purchasing and installing it, you need to take into account some nuances so as not to damage the body elements and securely fix the towbar.

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A towbar is a towing device that is mounted on a car and allows you to tow trailers. Its installation is carried out from below, and for each model its own device is developed in order to optimize the loads that are perceived by the car frame.

Towbar - without it, driving with a trailer is impossible.

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.