Vauxhall Zafira Towbars

All you need to know about towbars for Vauxhall Zafira

Vauxhall first introduced the Zafira into their range in 1999. The Vauxhall Zafira is available as a or MPV. So you know you are installing the right towbar on your Vauxhall Zafira, we have looked at towing capacity, electrical kits, bumper cuts and more for each variation of Vauxhall Zafira below.

Vauxhall Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) Towbars

The Vauxhall Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) was first released in 1999. To determine which variant of Vauxhall Zafira you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Vauxhall Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) Nose Weight

MPV(A) (not GSi) models made between 1999 and 2005 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 Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your MPV(A) (not GSi) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Vauxhall Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your MPV(A) (not GSi), 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 MPV(A) (not GSi) 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 Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your MPV(A) (not GSi) 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 MPV(A) (not GSi) 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 Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) Bumper Cuts

MPV(A) (not GSi) models made between 1999 and 2005 will not 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 Zafira MPV(A) (not GSi) Towing Capacity

MPV(A) (not GSi) models made between 1999 and 2005 have a towing capacity of 1300 kg to 1300 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 MPV(A) (not GSi) 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 MPV(A) (not GSi) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Vauxhall Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) Towbars

The Vauxhall Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) was first released in 2005. To determine which variant of Vauxhall Zafira you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Vauxhall Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) Nose Weight

MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) models made between 2005 and 2015 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 Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Vauxhall Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC), 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 MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) 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 Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) 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 MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) 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 Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) Bumper Cuts

MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) models made between 2005 and 2015 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 Zafira MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) Towing Capacity

MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) models made between 2005 and 2015 have a towing capacity of 1650 kg to 1650 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 MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) 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 MPV(B) standard bumper (with REC) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Vauxhall Zafira MPV Towbars

The Vauxhall Zafira MPV was first released in 2011. To determine which variant of Vauxhall Zafira you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Vauxhall Zafira MPV Nose Weight

MPV models made between 2011 and 2019 have a minimum nose weight of 75 kg and a maximum nose weight of 75 kg, vehicles made after 2019 have a minimum nose weight of 104 kg and a maximum nose weight of 104 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 Zafira MPV Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your MPV to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Vauxhall Zafira MPV

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your MPV, 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 MPV 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 Zafira MPV Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your MPV 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 MPV 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 Zafira MPV Bumper Cuts

MPV models made between 2011 and 2019 will require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, vehicles made after 2019 will not 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 Zafira MPV Towing Capacity

MPV models made between 2011 and 2019 have a towing capacity of 1525 kg to 1525 kg, vehicles made after 2019 have a towing capacity of 2500 kg to 2500 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 MPV 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 MPV may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

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

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