Tow bar storage
 

I have just had a towbar fitted to the old girl and must say the detachable head is a thing of beauty, but storing it is less elegant. Does anyone know if there is an insert into the spare wheel to hold it?

I have seen something on an A4 and a BMW 3 series, is there such a thing for an 8? I can find nothing in ETKA, does anyone have any suggestions/part numbers..

Thanks

I thought there was a space in the tool kit insert? :Confused:

I've seen one fitted in the tool section under the boot carpet, but not sure if that's a different bit of material specific to the removable tow bar install or common to all. Don't have a pic, but as a worst case scenario a roll of good quality bubble wrap and pop it in the spare wheel centre will keep it out the way without it knocking about. Not elegant but probably eaiest option

The big hooked space....for this....

Just realised, that's only for D2. :o
And this is a D3 thread.........

I dont have one of those
 

Oops, yes, I shold have said it is a D3. Unfortuantely, I dont have an insert at all. I have found pictures of an A4 insert or a BMW one, but cant find any part numbers.
These are the ones I have found in picture, with the BMW one looking like the best fit

answer to my own question
 

Well, I may have found a BMW solution - it helps to find out that they call it a towing coupling, rather than a hitch, or towbar.
So searching RealOEM I came across the "Ball Oddments Box" for a 3 serries
Item 6 on the diagram
I would still rather an Audi solution, but I'll see what BMW will charge..

There is a wheel insert for the D3 that takes the towbar (Mine has one).

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...1&d=1372674256

looks like either item 15 or 15a (sorry to be a bit vague but audis descriptions are a tad confusing -

15 - 4E0012109B tool box / for models with breakdown set

15a - 4E0012109A tool box / mounting for trailer coupling ball

16 & 17 are their respective covers -

16 - 4E0012116A cover for spare wheel well with tool tray / for models with breakdown set

17 - 8L3012116 cover for spare wheel well with tool tray

thank you
 

wow, excellent help - I'll order the proper audi one up!
thanks

Well worth giving A8Parts a call