Fitting Of A Tow Bar To A C5 2010 1.6 Nav+

[jonah956]

I have been looking at buying a caravan, so thought I would get an old one to see if I like it, as I have the C5 1.6 its not to big. 

Anyway information to get a tow bar fitted and wired up seems sparse, so I have created a pdf that may help others in a similar situation.

 

Seems at 291 kb it wont upload, heres a link for those interested. I will try and upload it again later

http://1drv.ms/1eym2Cd

 

 

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Thankyou for the info, it should prove useful. I have never managed to upload a file so that seems to be normal, others link to another site with the info but I tend to just add the text as part of the post. If you need to add the 7S socket for the caravan electrics you will also need to run a cable from the battery so could follow the same routing. I have copied/pasted the wording from your link in case it is lost later but the pictures would not copy.

 

Have you already got the caravan, if not the handbook will give the towing weights which often allow for using the car unladen (weight transfer from the car) ? But it looks as if it is max 1100 kg but up to 1370 kg if you reduce the car load by 270 kg. So you should be looking at a caravan with a MTPLM of up to 1100 kg. If you went to the higher weight you may find the car is not up to it - power and stability wise.

 

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Fitting a tow bar to Citroen C5 1.6 Nav+ 2010 model

1. Remove the corner boot liners, , remove two fixings from inside each light housing to release light cluster, remove rear light clusters.

2. Remove 3 screws per wheel arch, then one behind each liner.

3. Remove 1 central underneath the car fixing, and one from each light housing on the outside.

4. Use a screw driver to release the clips holding the wing pieces of the bumper in place and slide backwards. Remove bumper with help to prevent damage.

5. Remove rear protection bar and fit tow bar as per instructions with kit, I used http://www.tow-trust.co.uk/uploads/instructions/TP435.pdf . Ensure bolts allow movement until all bracing pieces are fitted then tighten.

6. Replace in same manner

7. Run wire from tow bar socket up under drive side through the existing rubber grommet in the rear.

8. Attach wires as per wiring diagram, you will need a relay.

9. The wiring colours that are in my vehicle are coloured as below. Ensure you test, as many differing variations are out there.

a. Left hand Side

i. Indicator = Brown

ii. Left side light = Green

b. Right hand side

i. Fog = Yellow

ii. Indicator = Blue

iii. Brake = Purple iv. Side light = Brown

10. The reverse colour is yellow and is best attached under the rear window below where the speakers sit. The cable is exposed before running along the arm of the boot towards the left side.

11. As a relay is required due to the CANBUS, and needs direct feed, you will need to run a cable from the battery to the relay. I used the same exit from the boot as the cable ran in.

a. Up and over the fuel tank

b. Across to the side skirting

c. Pushed behind the fixings for the side skirting along the length of the car.

d. At the front drivers wheel arch there is a hole, push behind the wheel arch and in through this hole.

e. Across the back end of the engine bay using plasti-cuff fixings and around to the positive side if the battery.

f. Final connection with the relay broken by a 15amp fuse holder.

12. Some specs for the vehicle if towing are:

a. Kerb weight=1560kg

b. Unladen weight = 1485kg

c. GVW = 2045kg

d. GTW = 3145kg

e. Nose weight = 55kg

 

 

I have moved your post in to a subforum since ones outside do not show after a few days and may be hard to find.

[Johndouglas]

Welcome to the forum. There are a few forum members already towing with their C5s. I've been towing with hydropnuematic Citroens ever since the BX appeared so I for one will be interested to hear how a steel-sprung C5 copes.