Vauxhall Mokka Towbars

All you need to know about towbars for Vauxhall Mokka

Vauxhall first introduced the Mokka into their range in 2012. The Vauxhall Mokka is available as a Hatchback, or SUV. So you know you are installing the right towbar on your Vauxhall Mokka, we have looked at towing capacity, electrical kits, bumper cuts and more for each variation of Vauxhall Mokka below.

Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) Towbars

The Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) was first released in 2012. To determine which variant of Vauxhall Mokka you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) Nose Weight

SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) models made between 2012 and 2017 have a minimum nose weight of 75 kg and a maximum nose weight of 75 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X))

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)), like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Vauxhall dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) Bumper Cuts

SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) models made between 2012 and 2017 will require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) Towing Capacity

SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) models made between 2012 and 2017 have a towing capacity of 1480 kg to 1480 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the SUV(not FlexFix (exc. Mokka X)) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) Towbars

The Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) was first released in 2016. To determine which variant of Vauxhall Mokka you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) Nose Weight

SUV(All variants) models made vehicles made after 2016 have a minimum nose weight of 75 kg and a maximum nose weight of 75 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your SUV(All variants) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your SUV(All variants), like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your SUV(All variants) and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your SUV(All variants) requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your SUV(All variants) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Vauxhall dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) Bumper Cuts

SUV(All variants) models made vehicles made after 2016 will require a visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Vauxhall Mokka SUV(All variants) Towing Capacity

SUV(All variants) models made vehicles made after 2016 have a towing capacity of 1480 kg to 1480 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your SUV(All variants) is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the SUV(All variants) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

To find specific details for your Vauxhall Mokka, select your vehicle below.

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