Chevrolet Captiva Towbars

All you need to know about towbars for Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet first introduced the Captiva into their range in 2007. The Chevrolet Captiva is available as a or SUV. So you know you are installing the right towbar on your Chevrolet Captiva, we have looked at towing capacity, electrical kits, bumper cuts and more for each variation of Chevrolet Captiva below.

Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) Towbars

The Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) was first released in 2007. To determine which variant of Chevrolet Captiva you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) Nose Weight

SUV(without Trailer Preparation) models made between 2007 and 2011 have a minimum nose weight of 150 kg and a maximum nose weight of 150 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your SUV(without Trailer Preparation) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your SUV(without Trailer Preparation), 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(without Trailer Preparation) 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your SUV(without Trailer Preparation) 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(without Trailer Preparation) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Chevrolet 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) Bumper Cuts

SUV(without Trailer Preparation) models made between 2007 and 2011 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(without Trailer Preparation) Towing Capacity

SUV(without Trailer Preparation) models made between 2007 and 2011 have a towing capacity of 2000 kg to 2000 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(without Trailer Preparation) 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(without Trailer Preparation) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) Towbars

The Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) was first released in 2007. To determine which variant of Chevrolet Captiva you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) Nose Weight

SUV(with Trailer Preparation) models made between 2007 and 2013 have a minimum nose weight of 150 kg and a maximum nose weight of 150 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) Electric Kits

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

Electric kits for Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your SUV(with Trailer Preparation), 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(with Trailer Preparation) 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your SUV(with Trailer Preparation) 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(with Trailer Preparation) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Chevrolet 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) Bumper Cuts

SUV(with Trailer Preparation) models made between 2007 and 2013 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(with Trailer Preparation) Towing Capacity

SUV(with Trailer Preparation) models made between 2007 and 2013 have a towing capacity of 2000 kg to 2000 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(with Trailer Preparation) 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(with Trailer Preparation) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) Towbars

The Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) was first released in 2011. To determine which variant of Chevrolet Captiva you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) Nose Weight

SUV(With Trailer Preperation) models made vehicles made after 2011 have a minimum nose weight of 150 kg and a maximum nose weight of 150 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) Electric Kits

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

Electric kits for Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your SUV(With Trailer Preperation), 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(With Trailer Preperation) 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your SUV(With Trailer Preperation) 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(With Trailer Preperation) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Chevrolet 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) Bumper Cuts

SUV(With Trailer Preperation) models made vehicles made after 2011 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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Chevrolet Captiva SUV(With Trailer Preperation) Towing Capacity

SUV(With Trailer Preperation) models made vehicles made after 2011 have a towing capacity of 2000 kg to 2000 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(With Trailer Preperation) 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(With Trailer Preperation) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

To find specific details for your Chevrolet Captiva, select your vehicle below.

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