Oris Towbar 052-473 for 2013-2019 (UK Estate) 2015 (U.S. GSW) VW MK7 Golf Sport Wagon, Saluda, NC $400

LeBude

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Brand new towbar for sale.

[asheville.craigslist.org/pts/d/saluda-oris-detachable-towbar-model-for/7469798826.html[/URL]

I purchased a towbar from PFjones in the UK and they sent the wrong towbar. The towbar is for a 2013-2019 MK7 platform Golf Sport Wagon, which is 2015 GSW in the U.S. (I have a 2014 Jetta Sport Wagon, the bar is too short). They will not take it back since the 28 day return policy passed and now it costs 20% more for them to handle it. It took that long just to get a mechanic to install it (wiring and shocks also) and tell me its too short and not the right one. I've been debating about resending it back or selling it locally, now shipping is much more expensive than last summer and its too late.

Link to PFjones hitch I purchased.
Comes with swan neck (actual towball 1 7/8"), bolts, keys and lock.
It's $368 USD (the amount in the link is British pounds) for the bar (take off 20% VAT for a total of $306), plus shipping of $140 (which is what I paid). I paid $461 total (see invoice) and will take $400 now. For that price I'll also deliver anywhere within two hours of 28773 (Saluda, NC) or if you are nearby assist in installing it. I just want my money back to get another hitch that fits. If you talk me down to $375, no delivery, no install. Price is firm, unless you have an Oris towbar 051-063 to trade to fit my MK7 Golf Hatchback.

Link to Oris catalog page 220 for this towbar.
https://www.oris-automotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20200106_EN_ORIS_Catalogue_Towbars.pdf

Make an offer.

Thank you Anthony
 
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LeBude

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This is not getting much play, lots of looks though. Let me know if its too high or something folks just arent interested in anymore. For example, using curt hitches or eco hitches instead. Thanks for the feedback.
 

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I'd say you are asking too much. Also, can this be converted into a trailer hitch ? I've been debating on getting the etrailer eco hitch myself, which is cheaper than what you are asking.
 

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Its brand new, never installed and cheaper than if it was obtained from England in the same condition. The ecohitch is actually rated higher at the tongue (300) than this (175) but this hitch tows twice the weight (4000 vs. 2000) as long as its not on the tongue. In Europe they have light tongues and heavy loads, but drive slower than my grandmother to church on sunday. In the U.S. we load up the tongue and drive like there's nothing on the back and we never went to church ever.

Ecohitch is about $100 cheaper than this in real life.

This hitch cannot be converted into a receiver for a bike rack. So very limited in terms of function. It only tows heavy ass trailers with a 2 " ball that have a low tongue weight. If you want to tow an airstream or other larger camper, this is your hitch. If you want to tow a utility trailer with storage containers or bikes directly on the receiver then the ecohitch is best.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll probably have to reduce the price to move it.
 
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Sorry, but if it won't fit your JSW, it won't fit mine!
 

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I first posted this in March. Recently a 2015 manual SEL wagon came up for sale in Raleigh and I contemplated trading in my hatchback just so i could use this hitch. Didn't do it though, but you should. Buy this towbar and make your life and mine richer. Please.
 
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I'd be interested in this if shipping were cheaper, or I can find an excuse to head to NC.
 

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I'd be interested in this if shipping were cheaper, or I can find an excuse to head to NC.
Lets work something out. I remember reading some of your posts about pulling large airstreams. It aint going anywhere anytime soon, you are the only person with the correct car who has contacted me. Let me look into cheap rail shipping or something (total < $100). Also I could drive halfway or something to mississippi or find some going that way. I'm motivated.015

It is for a 2015 Golf Wagon though, nothing older.
 

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That wasn't me. I do tow a lot., but the boxiest thing I've towed is an aluminum livestock trailer (5x10).

Yup - this would go on mom's 2015 Golf Sportwagen. No clue if she'd actually use it, but my ultimate goal is for everything except the beetle to have a tow hitch on it, "just in case."

I think the problem in this case isn't necessarily the weight, but the dimensions. I have a friend in Northern Alabama and family in Florida, so I might find an excuse yet to head out that way!
 

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I'm still interested in this. Hell, I'll even make a deposit. My only problem is finding a chance to get there, though I might be making a trip to Central Florida in June, so it could make for a fun road trip.
 

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I'm still interested in this. Hell, I'll even make a deposit. My only problem is finding a chance to get there, though I might be making a trip to Central Florida in June, so it could make for a fun road trip.
Let me know when you are headed over. I might make a trip to meet you somewhere near Tallahassee or Lake City. Though I don't think the actual shipping costs are all that expensive if you take it slow. I can't find the actual weight of the towbar, but it might be under the limit of 75lbs which would allow either fed ex or UPS to deliver it for what looks like $40, maybe. Not sure if I entered the information correctly. I am in Saluda, NC 28773.
 

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I've only been to NC once, so it could make for a fun road trip actually.
 

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I've only been to NC once, so it could make for a fun road trip actually.
I'm saying I'd meet you anywhere between whatever highway that is going through north Florida and my house. If you want to come to western north carolina mountains and stay for a while you can stay at my house and we can install towbar and you can stay for a few days and relax. SAluda, NC is slightly cooler than Medina Texas in the summer:)
 

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I'm saying I'd meet you anywhere between whatever highway that is going through north Florida and my house. If you want to come to western north carolina mountains and stay for a while you can stay at my house and we can install towbar and you can stay for a few days and relax. SAluda, NC is slightly cooler than Medina Texas in the summer:)
Except that I'll be heading there more than likely in my 2002 Golf, not mom's 2015 Sportwagen. Yeah, anywhere off I-95 works for me.
 

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I95 is quite a ways from the NC mountains: eastern side of the state versus western.
 

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And now, I'll have to officially give up my spot for the tow bar. :-/

Mom is going to try and sell her 2015 GSW in the next few months, as she's buying my uncle's 2015 BMW X5d when he gets his Rivian EVs (he ordered two). And that already has the hitch built in. I just got word of this yesterday.
 

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And now, I'll have to officially give up my spot for the tow bar. :-/

Mom is going to try and sell her 2015 GSW in the next few months, as she's buying my uncle's 2015 BMW X5d when he gets his Rivian EVs (he ordered two). And that already has the hitch built in. I just got word of this yesterday.
NOOOOOOOOOO we were so close to a deal. On another note, is her GSW manual? Maybe instead of looking to sell the hitch, I should buy the car that needs the hitch instead. How many miles and how much is she asking? if she's been hitting the Florida bath salts like every other car dealership down there, she'll be asking $42,500.
 

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NOOOOOOOOOO we were so close to a deal. On another note, is her GSW manual? Maybe instead of looking to sell the hitch, I should buy the car that needs the hitch instead. How many miles and how much is she asking? if she's been hitting the Florida bath salts like every other car dealership down there, she'll be asking $42,500.
Unfortunately, it's a DSG. AFAIK, It's only been here in Texas, I know it has no rust, and I think it's just under 80k.

I used to tow with my 2010 JSW with a DSG, though I much prefer a manual, as I only use now.
 

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Unfortunately, it's a DSG. AFAIK, It's only been here in Texas, I know it has no rust, and I think it's just under 80k.

I used to tow with my 2010 JSW with a DSG, though I much prefer a manual, as I only use now.
No problem, I'll keep this thread bumpin' for another year. I'll also step up my stalker game whenever I see a '15 GSW around town here. Sneaking peaks in the window to see if its manual is going to get me shot some day.
 

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Over 2 years since my original post, what a day. Anybody looking for a towbar, look no further. Like palmetto bugs are conveniently ignored as roaches in the south, this towbar is an unsung hero.
 
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Maybe you can pair it with a Bosal/Oris Tesla Model X converter which allows it to be used with all NA square receiver attachments. That would certainly widen the appeal for many buyers.
 

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Maybe you can pair it with a Bosal/Oris Tesla Model X converter which allows it to be used with all NA square receiver attachments. That would certainly widen the appeal for many buyers.
I like that idea, but I'll let the new owner, if I can find one, purchase that for themselves, on the off chance I purchase the wrong one and am now stuck with both a tow bar that doesn't fit my car and a converter that does not fit the towbar.
 

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Bump again, it's still available. Drew and I could not make it work out with our schedules.
 

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To echo a point earlier, with this being a "tow-only" accessory, and you're asking more than the cost of a new (read: warranty) Mk7 GSW 2" receiver from a US-based seller with shipping included, it's gonna be a tough sell. My receiver sees at least as much use as mount for bike rack as it does for towing - and I'm guessing many others are in the same situation.

If you want it to move, I think you're gonna have to drop the price to "at that price...why not?" levels, as opposed to "just under MSRP".

If you haven't already, put it on FB Marketplace and aim it at the AllTrack audience as well.
 

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I'd be interested if I could flat tow my JSW, but the wife says that I'm not in the market for a manual tranny. Especially on a 10+ year old car.
 

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To echo a point earlier, with this being a "tow-only" accessory, and you're asking more than the cost of a new (read: warranty) Mk7 GSW 2" receiver from a US-based seller with shipping included, it's gonna be a tough sell. My receiver sees at least as much use as mount for bike rack as it does for towing - and I'm guessing many others are in the same situation.

If you want it to move, I think you're gonna have to drop the price to "at that price...why not?" levels, as opposed to "just under MSRP".

If you haven't already, put it on FB Marketplace and aim it at the AllTrack audience as well.
Good point. My original post was 3 years ago and I don't think there are enough manual Gwagons around to make use of it that have not already gotten the hitch in your link. I don't think they care that they can pull 2000 more pounds with this hitch compared to the ecohitch because they are just mounting bikes most of the time and not pull behind campers. It's still heavy af to ship (>$100) regardless of price. I'll re-advertise on MP too. Thanks for the tips.
 

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Manual or DSG; GSW or AllTrack; TDI or gas - your hitch should work just fine on any of those.
 
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