Is the towbar provided for the VAZ 2110 by the factory?

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The VAZ 2110 model car is definitely not an elite car, but it is valued for its performance, reliability and affordability. This is one of the best cheap machines for household needs. Therefore, “tens” are often used as vehicles for transporting all kinds of cargo.

Factory device

Since the available luggage space is sometimes small, car owners decide to install a tow bar on the VAZ 2110 in order to be able to carry a trailer. The thing is very useful, and its installation does not require huge financial costs.

For the “ten,” the best option when maximum load capacity is required is a single- or two-axle trailer capable of accepting up to 500 kilograms of cargo. You should not take more, as this may cause the body to become deformed.

Types of towbars and advantages of their use

Depending on the installation method, towbars can be divided into types:

towing device, which is installed in the holes provided by the manufacturer;
Towing hitch installed in technological holes;
Tow hitch mounted in holes made independently.

Naturally, the easiest way is to install the device according to the instructions in the holes provided for this. To install a towbar in technological holes or those made by yourself, you will have to use tools and do the work more accurately and painstakingly.

If we consider towbars by production method, we can distinguish:

factory;
handicraft (homemade) production.

Factory trailer hitches that have passed certification and have a full set of necessary fasteners and wires have a clear advantage in quality, although they cost a little more. But a handicraft or home-made product, due to the lack of a certificate, will not allow your car to pass inspection and will bring a fine from the traffic police, since it is “... a change made to the design”, noted in section 4, chapter 5 of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union 018 /2011 “On the safety of wheeled vehicles.”

Do-it-yourself square towbar

The American towbar differs from the European one in that it is made for a square, and not for a ball clutch. Instead of a ball hitch hook, there is a square measuring 50x50 mm - below we will look at how you can make it yourself:

Cut the edges from a 200 mm channel to get a plate of the required length - drill holes in it for fastening to the frame;
For additional vertical fastening, weld a corner 50x50x4;
Bore the holes in the frame that already exist - drill through them in the upper part;

The strength of the structure allows you to carry a full trailer

Insert pieces of half-inch pipe inside the frame so that it does not flatten when tightening the mounting bolt;
For a horizontal section, weld half-meter plates 8 mm thick and 10 cm wide;
Make a pipe from two corners 75x75x6 and weld to the fasteners;
take a 60x60x4 profile pipe 20 cm long and weld a strip of steel 4 mm thick and 30 mm long onto the working end;
cut out a square section in the power frame and place it there. Weld and reinforce with slopes;
Next you will need to drill holes for the locking pin;
Now you can move on to sanding, puttying and priming, after which painting is done - the paint has dried, the product is ready.

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Choosing accessories for the towbar

The difference between VAZ 2110 and 2112 when installing a towbar

Despite the versatility of towbars for the Lada family, models for the VAZ 2112 have some differences. The towbar platform can be monolithic or bolted together. The length of the trailer hitch for the VAZ 2110 and 2112 is different, so during installation a problem may arise with a mismatch between the holes for fasteners and the position of the clutch hook. It should also be taken into account that the VAZ 2112 muffler mount covers one of the four holes for attaching the tow bar. If you want to install a tow bar for the “ten” on a hatchback, you will have to somehow adjust it using improvised tools and an angle grinder. Conclusion - the design of the trailer hitch for the VAZ-2110 differs from the same product for the VAZ-2112 in that the VAZ-2112 has a shorter rear overhang, which is why the muffler is located closer to the rear bumper, i.e. the VAZ-2110 has a towbar mount devices on the left side are longer. The connection of the electrical component of the VAZ 2110 and VAZ 2112 towbars is identical.

Tow bar installation technology

The first thing I would like to note in this section is “Read the instructions!”, it is always attached to certified trailer hitches, it is clear and written in understandable language. As an example, instructions from a tow hitch for a VAZ 2110.

Usually the instructions say about installing the tow bar without removing the bumper, but then you will have to drill an additional hole in the floor to bring out the electrical wiring. To avoid this, it is better to remove the bumper from the car. It is advisable to carry out installation work in a garage with an inspection hole and an assistant, or trust professionals at a service station, as recommended in the instructions.

Take the choice of a towbar for your car seriously and responsibly

To install a tow bar in holes you made yourself, you will need the following tools:

drill;
drills Æ12.5 and 13 mm;
anti-corrosion lubricant;
a set of car keys;
screwdrivers;
knife;
insulating tape.

Installation should be carried out as follows:

remove the rear bumper (the need for this step is described above);
remove the upholstery from the threshold for ease of marking and installation;
disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery;
attach the hitch to the place of its planned attachment;
through the holes in the towbar mounting bracket, drill 2 holes on the left and right Æ12.5 and 13 mm;
remove burrs from drilling and treat the surface of the holes with anti-corrosion lubricant;
fix the trailer hitch with two bolts through the reinforcement plate;
We also do the same with the holes at the bottom of the spar;

A durable, high-quality towbar is a guarantee of safety on the road

make holes from the trunk through the reinforcing plate towards;
Install bolts and washers into the matching holes;
tighten the towbar mounting bolts with nuts, without unnecessary force, so as not to damage the metal of the side members;
remove the middle plug to route the wiring and connect the trailer to power;
The wiring must be led from the connector to the rear left lamp;
fix the electrical connector on the platform provided on the towbar;
connect the electrical wires according to the diagram from the instructions (cut into the car wiring, insulate and put in place);
return all dismantled elements to their places.

Installation of towbar (TSU) 2110

Continuation of the story on installing a towbar (tow hitch) on 2110. I will post it in the order of installation with explanatory photographs.
I'll tell you right away. I didn’t take the easy route, the “toad” wouldn’t let me in. I bought a used towbar from 2110 (the car was already halved). While they were removing it, all the bolts were torn off. I had to buy new ones. But the catch is that he was a hodgepodge of everything. The base is from the TSU 2110 (No. 1), and the hook is sawn off and a pedestal from the classic with a removable ball (No. 2) is welded. Only someone twisted the ball (lack of removability).

I found a removable hook. And the ball costs half the cost of a new tow bar, and it’s made to order. I sawed off the hook plates. I redid the pedestal of the classic and welded the hook without a plate exactly like that.

We welded the base of the socket (it was missing - the previous owner probably didn’t need the electrical wiring)

Painted it well, orange primer and black paint on it. It was a hot summer day and an hour later the leisurely installation began. There were holes for attaching the trailer hitch. As I wrote earlier, the car had owners before me. Someone put it on, someone took it off, and I have to put it on again.

The installation of the mechanical part has been completed. I drove like this for about half a month. But you can’t travel around the city without lighting. We need to install electrical wiring.

I found an acceptable scheme:

I found a 6-pin male-female connector to disconnect the trailer hitch wiring from the car's electrical wiring. I was on the safe side, so to speak. If I don’t use the trailer hitch for a long time, I turn it off. Placed it in the trunk, in the side niche.

I collected the wires of the required sections and measured them to the length required for connection.

Insulated with black electrical tape. Put on the silicone hose

And once again wrapped it in duct tape. Now it definitely won’t fray. It looks like a rod and doesn’t really bend. I crimped the wires with terminals and connected them to the car wiring in the rear lights.

I installed the socket in place. I ran the wiring from the trunk to the street. I connected the wires according to the diagram. And I’ll add a photo of the car to the finished result.

We checked. Everything is working.

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Comments 7

now the towbar is prohibited

Half the country travels with him. Why the sudden ban? I'm interested in a specific document.

Here they are laid out))) If it protrudes from the car and you installed it yourself - a fine! If during an accident you first hit the tow bar and then hit the car - a violation of the factory design! Beauty!

There is only one way out - to make a removable trailer hitch hook, so that once the hook is removed, the rest of it is within the framework of the car.

Thank you for the article!

vitalik-volgjsky

For the VAZ 2110, the OTTS provides a towbar, which means this is not a change in the design! The factory provides for towing a trailer weighing up to 800 kg. This is not a change to the FACTORY INTENDED design. There are standard holes for the tow bar, which means it’s provided. You install a CERTIFIED towbar with a passport specifically for your model, in our case, VAZ 2110. You install it in a car service with a mark about the installation and the traffic police will not ask a question. Everything is standard, everything is provided for by design and everything is legal. There won't be any problems. Read more carefully and don't get caught up in the yellow press. Or, like me, find out the exact information at the traffic police department. The article you indicated contains a reference to 12.5 of the Administrative Code. RAVE! Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Article 12.5. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited, or a vehicle on which the identification sign “Disabled” is illegally installed. The towbar is not included in the list of malfunctions under which operation is prohibited, which once again proves that the article is specifically written for intimidation of the population. I drive with a tow bar and they don’t ask any questions))))

Recommendations for choosing a tow bar

Based on the experience of experienced motorists, the following can be noted:

When choosing between a monolithic and collapsible trailer hitch, it is better to give preference to a solid one, so that you do not have to constantly monitor the fastening elements of the component parts. But when the welds wear out, the entire tow bar will have to be thrown out;
It is better to choose towbars for the VAZ 2110/2112 with a removable ball to avoid injuries when approaching the trunk and excess dirt in the garage and clothes;
if you have chosen a towbar whose ball cannot be removed, purchase a special protective cap for it at any auto store and protect your clothes from stains of dirt and grease;
do not overload the car (VAZ-2110/2112 can tow a trailer with a total weight of up to 800 kg - with brakes or up to 400 kg - without brakes);
Remember that a car trailer is a highly dangerous vehicle, so you should not skimp on a trailer for the VAZ 2110 and 2112.

Give preference exclusively to certified models that have passed all necessary tests

By spending about two hours of your time installing the purchased towbar, you will not only turn your car into a universal assistant, suitable for traveling from/to the dacha, large-scale outings for a picnic or fishing, transporting large loads, but also receive additional rear protection. bumpers when parking. The final step in transforming the car will be purchasing a trailer and preparing documents for it.

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Installation of trailer equipment

On the VAZ 2110, trailer equipment is installed relatively simply. We only need:

So, as we can see from the list, we can understand that the installation process can be divided into mechanical and electrical stages. This is due to the fact that it is important to correctly install the towed equipment and prepare the trailer, taking into account the Road Traffic Regulations.

The trailer must be equipped with a light alarm that will indicate the further direction of the vehicle's movement. Without this, you cannot operate the car.

We will assume that you have a ready-made tow bar. For the VAZ 2110 it is quite possible to find a ready-made model that will be specially designed for it. We will need to attach the towbar to the subframe of the car and mark the places where we will then drill holes for fasteners. Next, we better remove the rear bumper. This is important, because the drill may come off, or we ourselves may accidentally lean on it and push through it. The bumper will cost a lot now, so we'll remove it as a precaution. After drilling the holes, we screw the trailer frame to the car. We're done with the mechanical part, let's move on to the electrical part. Here we will need to screw a special socket to the towbar and connect all the signal wires from the stops, turn signals and reverse signal to its connectors. Next, we need to route the wiring along the trailer and connect it to a socket, which, when connected to the socket, will provide duplication of signals from the rear of the car. The main thing here is that it is important not to confuse the connector and the corresponding plug plug so that everything is connected correctly.

Types of towbars and their advantages

Conventionally, towbars are divided into several types:

a model that can be installed in the holes provided by the manufacturer;
a model that is attached to technological holes;
A model that requires you to drill holes yourself to install.

Types of towbars
It’s easy to guess that the first model is easiest to install on the VAZ 2110/2112. You will only need to clean the holes from dirt, install the tow bar and tighten the bolts. You should not save money by deciding to make the device yourself. Buy a branded towbar that is designed for your car. Over its service life, it will have time to pay for itself more than once.

If, according to the second technology, you mount the device into technological holes that are already provided in the car, they will only need to be slightly drilled. This method of installing a tow bar is similar to the next one, but it is less laborious.

Indeed, in the third case, you will have to do all the markings and holes yourself. The towbar will serve as a template for you, based on which you can drill the cracks, clean them and install the structure.

When purchasing a high-quality model, instructions will be attached to it. Based on this, the installation will be easy.

Do-it-yourself bicycle rack on a tow bar

Those who have to carry one or more bicycles in a car try to come up with the most convenient design for a luggage rack for transportation. It can be installed on the roof of a car, but this option negatively affects the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle.

More interesting in terms of comfort is the bicycle rack in the rear of the car - it has a special cap that fits onto the ball and stops from below. If we are talking about a station wagon with a fifth rear door, you can install a “gate” type system with locks - it allows you to tilt the trunk to gain access to open the fifth door.

Nowadays, the choice of such accessories is very diverse
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How to install a towbar on a VAZ 2110/2112 with your own hands

Towing hitch connection

If you removed the bumper during installation yourself, you should have noticed three rubber plugs in the body. You will need to replace the middle one so that you can pass wires through it later. They are laid under the threshold and lead to the left headlight.

The wires are connected by color, that is, they are inserted into the harness with the rear lights. And then the socket is installed, which is mounted on the bracket.

Please remember that wiring connections may differ in each individual case. Therefore, you should read the instructions for your car.

Installing a tow bar on a VAZ

Installation of BOSAL 1226-A trailer hitch on VAZ 21124.

Hi all! I bought a BOSAL 1226-A towbar with a removable ball for my jalopy.

Why did you take him? It's simple, this hitch fits the factory holes, you only need to drill out the upper part of the rear side members and that's it. In general, I recommend it to anyone who has plugs in the spare wheel well!

Installation is very simple. There is no need to remove the damper or bumper. We drill out the upper part of the spar with a 16mm drill. I drilled from the bottom up, the lower hole in the spar served as a guide. Well, then everything is simple, we “bait” the trailer hitch. Next, we drag the wire into the interior. Why do we pull back the rear bumper a little? The wire was inserted into the hole already made to illuminate the license plate.

Additionally, I put some corrugation on the wire. We arrange everything as we need it.

Next, we finally tighten the towbar mounting bolts.

Oh yes, there was a fly in the ointment. The spacer bushings (hereinafter referred to as R/V) that come with the kit are complete crap! Manufacturer, if you are reading this, please correct this! Everything is fine, well, there’s just a jamb here. Not only are they made of homogeneous material, but they are all curved, both in circumference and in plane. Well, it’s not so scary... The sad thing is that they are a bit short in height. Those. in the spar they move up and down by 10-11mm. I had to collectively farm the missing part of these bushings from scrap materials, because... I didn’t want to “flatten” the spars.

But otherwise, just an excellent towbar. Everything is great! I connected to the wires using these “connector pads”, because... I didn’t want to cut/twist.

We assemble everything in reverse order.

Along the way, I’ll tell you what I carry with me in the spare wheel well.

I’ll say right away that all this is used, I only bought the clutch cable with a specialist. Timing belt + alternator belt. Timing rollers + generator. In a rag KV pulley + KV gear. Outer CV joint + boot + nut + lubricant + CV joint puller. The package contains a fuel pump + PR + fuel hose. Pump + gasket.

From all this, on the road my clutch cable broke and the outer CV joint fell apart. In general, everything works! Happy with the towbar! All that remains is to test it in “combat” conditions! Thanks to all! at prices: trailer hitch BOSAL 1226-A 1 pc. — 2700 rub. Connector block 5 pcs. — 15 rub.

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Tips for choosing a towbar

Any model of towing device for VAZ 2012 has its own characteristics.

For example, the towbar platform can be connected to each other using bolts or be solid. The latter option is much more convenient, since you will only need to install it once and will not have to constantly ensure that the elements are securely fastened together.

But it also has its drawback. Over time, when the metal “gets old” and the welds become weak, the entire device will have to be thrown away. In the case of a collapsible model, it will be enough to replace the bolts or one of the elements of the device.

After installing the towbar on the VAZ 2110, all you have to do is buy a trailer and fill out the necessary documents for its registration. In general, knowing about all the features of installing a towbar, you will be able to adequately assess your abilities and decide whether you want to install it yourself or whether it’s better to go to a workshop. The choice is yours!

Factory device

How to make a tow bar yourself

If not a single factory towbar fits your VAZ, try making it yourself. To do this you need to prepare:

square steel pipe (about 1 m in length);
several sheets of steel of the same thickness (width - 7 cm, length - 20 and 30 cm) or shorter pieces of pipe;
bolts (M 10 - 2 pcs., M 12 - 6 pcs.), four-centimeter screws with nuts;
socket;
file and sandpaper;
a metal hook, preferably with the same ball (the latter is used as a cap, retainer or towbar plug);
wires (cores), insulating tape;
primer and paint.

If you need to make a tow bar for your VAZ yourself so that the product looks beautiful, you should stock up on ready-made drawings or draw at least a simple diagram on paper or in a computer program. The simplest version of a homemade towbar is a horizontal bar, to which a pipe with a hook is firmly attached in the middle. For greater strength, it is also advisable to make sidewalls that are installed strictly perpendicular to the main beam.

How to make a towbar yourself (the example is given for clarity, you can choose the towbar sizes that you like, the main thing is to maintain the proportions and check the preliminary calculations “in kind” several times, that is, by measuring the rear of the car):

Remove all items and upholstery from the trunk, turn off the power to the car and remove the rear bumper.
Using metalworking tools and a welding machine, make a shape out of a square pipe that slightly resembles a flattened letter “P” by welding to the main piece of the towbar pipe (length - 110 cm) on the sides two of the same pieces, but shorter (the length of each of the 2 - x side parts - 26 cm).
Strengthen the weak points formed on the welds of the metal structure by welding or screwing the corners (the width and length of each of the two sides of the strengthening corners is about 12 cm, but the final number depends on the thickness of the piece of pipe you selected).
Drill holes for mounting to the car frame (two on each side).

When performing metal work (cutting, drilling), do not forget to take safety measures appropriate to the tools used, and immediately process (clean) the edges of metal products with sharp “burrs”.

Take the hook and drill a hole in the middle of the structure that matches the base of the hook in shape and size. Weld or screw this part to the towbar being manufactured.

What to choose?

To connect a trailer, you first need to acquire the towbar itself. Today, VAZ 2110 owners are offered two options:

Use a homemade device;
Purchase a certified factory-made unit.

It is noteworthy that both options are worthy of each other, they have positive and negative sides. Let's look at them.

Homemade tow bar

To manufacture it, you will need the appropriate drawings, according to which the unit is assembled. Often their level of reliability is in no way inferior to their factory counterparts, and sometimes even surpasses them. Homemade does not mean you will assemble it yourself. Although some are capable of this. There are many workshops where you can order the production of a tow bar. The price depends entirely on your requirements and the manufacturer's conditions.

Drawing

This is due to the use of higher quality materials by craftsmen than those provided at the factory. But at the same time, the overall weight of the structure increases.

But the makeshift towbar has a weak point - the seams. They are not subject to control similar to the factory control. Therefore, in appearance the design may be reliable, but in reality the seam barely holds the towbar elements together.

Do-it-yourself tow bar for Niva

Now a few words about how to make a coupling device for a Niva with your own hands - drawings and general recommendations. The following types of structures are usually installed on the Niva 21214 or other classic model:

Assembly and installation is carried out according to the following scheme:

On a Chevrolet Niva the diagram looks like this:

By the way, a similar principle is used when installing a station wagon on the Lacetti.

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Installing a towbar on a Lada Kalina with your own hands

Installing a towbar on a Hover with your own hands

Installation on the Great Wall Hover will also not require drilling additional seats - the manufacturer has provided them in the frame. However, you may have to trim the bumper slightly.

Below is a general view of the coupling mechanism for the Hover H3 - it is best to purchase a standard product, the dimensions of which are suitable for the seats in the car.

The product comes with drawings that clearly demonstrate the algorithm for installing it on a vehicle.

Below is a photo of the removable structure for the Hover H5 - the dimensions are the same as for the H5.

Try on the tow bar in the place where it will be installed, i.e. to the rear of the car

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How to install a tow bar on a KIA Rio?

Do-it-yourself tow bar for Duster

Below is an option for Duster - drawings and diagrams for independent production and installation. For Duster 2014 4 by 4, the following option is suitable:

For independent production you will need drawings of individual elements for the Duster 4x4:

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How to install a tow bar on a Niva Chevrolet

Installing a towbar on a Renault Logan with your own hands

The installation of the coupling device on the Logan, as well as on the Renault Duster, Sandero Stepway and Fluence, is carried out in the technological seats provided by the manufacturer. Therefore, when looking for drawings on the Internet or drawing up your own project, make sure that the dimensions of the mounting holes match the mounting sockets in the car.

The towing device consists of two units - a supporting frame and a connecting mechanism

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How to install a towbar on Lada Priora?