Do-it-yourself hitch for Logan. Selection and installation of a towbar on Logan. Towbar installation video guide

Despite the fact that stores sell towbars for any car, making a towbar with your own hands is much easier, faster and cheaper than waiting for delivery, and then visiting a car repair shop to install it.

The manufacture of a towbar itself is not difficult, the main thing is to be able to use a grinder and welding.

Look at the assembly drawing of a homemade towbar for Renault Logan, you must admit that it is not difficult to do it yourself!

Blueprints are required for manufacturing.

Drawings of a towbar for Renault Logan

So, look at the pictures below - these are the very drawings according to which you can make a towbar for Renault Logan with your own hands.

The first drawing is a power beam, which transfers the forces from the hook to the supporting body of the car.

The side bracket is a connecting part of the power beam and the body of the Renault Logan car.

Hook. The trailer will cling to it. The hook is made from a pipe with a ball welded to it; for bending, you must use a pipe bender.

Flange. One of the details of the power beam.

Cheek. Helps in attaching the hook to the power beam.

As you can see, there are no scarce parts and difficult places, anyone who knows how to use welding can make such a homemade towbar.

Of course, if you have no desire to do needlework, then you can take a ready-made towbar.

After you have purchased or made a towbar with your own hands, it must be installed on the car.

I will not describe the installation, it is better to see how to install a towbar on a Renault Logan in the video.

As you can see, there are no problems here either, everything is done quite simply and does not require a special tool.

Anton comments:

Well, if you really want to, then of course you can put a hitch on Logan.
The only question is that these towbars on non-frame machines break the body.

Semyon comments:

Why does it break right away? It is quite normal to drive with a trailer, the main thing is not to drive over bumps!

Ivan Popov comments:

Come on, I used the hitch to pull out the stuck car - everything was fine!

Anton comments:

Nevertheless, it is better to put the hitch on a frame machine.
Otherwise, with a sharp jerk, you can tear the car body in half. Search YouTube for videos of how cars tear when pulled out.

Alex comments:

thanks

Ruslan comments:

The dimensions are not visible in the drawings. I want to grind a sphere on a hook.

alin3000 comments:

Tell me please. Where can I get a drawing according to which a towbar can be made?
thanks

When it becomes necessary to tow a trailer, the towbar becomes an indispensable attribute of the car, including the Renault Logan model. You can make this part yourself. Installing the towbar will also not cause any particular difficulties and will not require a significant investment of time. But for this you need to know how to install the part. There is even a video on this topic.

In most cases, performing this process on your own is much faster than searching for and purchasing a part in a retail network, followed by contacting a service for installation on a car. If there are no skills in using a grinder and a welding machine, then contacting specialists will be the only and rational measure.

Manufacturing process

You can also use video instructions. As noted, the manufacture and installation of a towbar for Renault Logan cars does not cause any particular difficulties. For this purpose, we arm ourselves:

• grinder (grinder);
• welding unit;
• the accompanying drawings (experience in reading them is required).

Figure 1 shows a general plan of an already manufactured product under consideration.

Drawing in fig. 2. In the role of the basic element, the load-bearing beam is positioned, by means of which the force applied to the hook is transformed into the body panels.

Rice. 3. Shown is a side bracket that secures the main beam to the body.

Fig. 4. The next important detail is the hook. It is needed to hook the trailer. This element can be made from a suitable piece of pipe, which is bent to the required radius using a pipe bending device. Finally, we weld a ball tip to the end of the bent pipe.

In the drawing (Fig. 5) we see the flange construct.

Figure 6. the nuances of the cheek are shown. It helps to securely fix the hook to the surface of the beam.

On the indicated drawings, you can see the absence of scarce items. All elements are made with our own hands from available materials. If you doubt your own abilities, purchase a finished product. This will provide additional confidence in the reliability when transporting heavy trailers.

On sale, the towbar is equipped with a full list of iron parts, a set of fasteners and an electrical part.

How do I mount the device?

How to install correctly, step by step? For self-assembly of the element on Renault Logan, we install the car on the overpass. A pit is also perfect, and in its absence we hang out the rear axle with the help of jacking devices. In the latter version, we resort to the obligatory use of anti-rollback stops.

Tool

For work we use:

• slotted screwdriver;
• keys with standard sizes: "8"; "17" and "19".

Before starting installation manipulations, it will be advisable to free the luggage compartment from obscene things, which will significantly increase the convenience of the "operation".

1. Remove the muffler pipe from the rubber suspensions. For these purposes, we press on the muffler body in the downward direction, then in the stretched suspension we find the hole that appears. We put a screwdriver, previously lubricated in solid oil, into it, and remove the muffler, later laying it on the rear axle beam of Renault Logan.

Important! After dismantling the muffler, we carefully clean its mounting bracket and suspension from traces of solid oil, since these elements must be dry during reassembly!

1. Next, we go inside the trunk of Renault Logan. On the inner surface of the "cheeks" we find plastic plugs, with which the technological holes on the surface of the side members are sealed. Using a screwdriver, we can easily dismantle these elements.
2. We repeat a similar operation under the Renault Logan car. On the bottom, the holes are carefully masked by means of factory self-adhesive tape. After breaking it with a screwdriver, it will be useful to anticorrosive treatment of the contours of the holes by means of a special tool (for example, mastic).
3. Now we hang the previously indicated power plates on the bolts, on which we attach the power beam.
4. We carry out a full tightening of all bolts only after 100% assembly, this is exactly what the towbar should be installed. If the structure is not self-made, but purchased, then its installation is carried out in accordance with the algorithm indicated in the attached instructions.
5. The wiring diagram is not complicated, so its installation is straightforward. For error-free wiring, it will be enough to resort to disassembling the left stern headlight in order to study the features of the commutation. From the specified headlight, you can remove the cables for connecting lamps: dimensions, brakes and left turn.
6. We implement the connection of the right turn indicator by connecting with the right headlight of the car.

Now you know how to install the towbar. If a towbar, manufactured in an industrial enterprise, is mounted on a Renault Logan car, then it is recommended not to attach an outlet to it for switching trailed electrical equipment. After all, the need for it arises only during towing. In all other cases, it is at risk of mechanical damage. A more optimal and safe measure would be to connect the socket to the on-board network by means of an extended piece of cable located in the luggage compartment. It is recommended to fix it in its original place if necessary. You should not be afraid of the deformation of the wire by the luggage cover, because even when closed, there is plenty of room under it for pulling the cable.

Hello everyone! So I decided to talk to you about the Renault Logan hitch. But why this particular car? Objectively, it is one of the most popular cars in Russia and many CIS countries. Despite some of the disadvantages of this French creation, it has a number of significant advantages. But let's not spray on the discussion of the machine itself, but rather talk about a towbar or a towing device for it.

Acquaintance with the Logan family and his relatives

The first step is to decide what kind of car you are dealing with. This is largely influenced by the choice of towing hitch and connection. And the very installation of a towbar with a trailer on a car will be different.

You may have:

• Renault Logan of the first generation;
• new generation Logan 2nd generation from about 2012 to 2017;
• Logan's variation with the MCV index, that is, the station wagon;
• Dacia Logan.

The differences between the old and new generations are more serious than between Renault Logan and Dacia Logan. In fact, these are two identical cars, only with different nameplates on the hood and trunk.

The 1st generation model began to be produced in 2004, and in 2008 there was a restyling. Already in 2012, the second generation was released. By 2013, the car reached Russia, and in 2014 it already set some kind of sales records.

Everything is clear here. If you have a pre-2012 car, then you are dealing with an old version. Everything that was released after 2012 is already classified as a new generation. The most significant distinguishing feature is that the new Logan has an on-board computer and an electronic control unit, and therefore, when installing the towing hitch, you will definitely need to purchase a matching unit.

What will fit the car

Choosing a towbar that you want to buy and put on a car, you need to build on the goals pursued. That is, what types of cargo and what mass are you going to transport using the machine and the trailer installed through the towbar.

All available towbars can be divided into several types.

• Type A. Such towbars are used when transporting cargo in a trailer weighing up to 1.5 tons. The simplest designs, the price of which is minimal;
• Type B. The parameters of carrying capacity are similar. In this case, the complete set additionally provides for the presence of a semiautomatic device on a nut;
• Type C. This is already a semi-automatic design with an eccentric, whose carrying capacity reaches 1.8 tons;
• Types G and F. They have a different number of mounting holes for connection to the body, they have an iron-forged structure and have a lifting capacity of 2 tons.

From the factory, the vehicle can be fitted with a standard towbar that offers decent factory assembly and fit benefits and performance. But if you were initially embarrassed by how much a complete set with a towing hitch costs and you did not take it, then over time you will have to choose a towing device on your own.

If we consider manufacturers, then for Logan you can take excellent devices from the following companies:

• Leader-Plus;
• VFM Bosal;
• Thule (Brink);
• Imola;
• Leader;
• Trailer.

I will not give specific advice about this or that manufacturer. All of them are of sufficient quality, they have excellent wiring, reliable sockets and other components.

It is better to be guided by the type of construction of the towbar.

• Removable. The easiest to install and operate. The price is approximately 4-7 thousand rubles. It depends to a large extent on the manufacturer;
• Electrically operated. Their construction is usually reinforced and designed for installation on large machines. Although Logan will do. But you will be able to transport more than 2 tons. The purchase will cost at least 10 thousand rubles;
• Flanged. It has 4 or more mounting holes. During installation, you will need a special landing pad and a set of tools. They are rarely installed on passenger cars.

You can purchase any option that suits you in stores or via the Internet in St. Petersburg, Moscow, any other cities of the country, and even from foreign sellers. Although I don't see the point of bothering so much and ordering goods from abroad. Find the required TSU article and place your order.

What I do not advise you to do is to buy a trailer hitch in the secondary market, that is, used. The same Avito Internet site offers a number of much more interesting and rational solutions among the new towbars.

Installation features

Now let's talk about how to install a towing hitch with your own hands. There is nothing particularly complicated in this procedure. Logan is perfectly adapted to the installation of the towbar. The greatest difficulty for an inexperienced car owner will be wiring and an electrician.

But having at hand the necessary dimensional drawings, factory diagrams and instructions, the work will take place.lo, quickly and end with pleasant fatigue.

Suppose you have a 2014 Renault Logan, that is, a new generation. And you have chosen a suitable towbar for yourself with all the accessories that come with the towbar when purchasing. It remains to drive the car into a hole, collect a set of screwdrivers and keys, and get to work.

Photo and video materials to help you. I propose to consider in stages the features of self-assembly of the towing hitch on the Logan.

• Read the towbar manufacturer's instructions, take the factory diagram and keep it always in front of your eyes so that you can track the correctness of the operations;
• Clear the trunk of all unnecessary things. You don't need a mess there. And to eliminate it all, you can choose an organizer. I have already written about them;
• Remove your muffler hangers from around the middle of the car, including the exhaust fittings. Lubrication may be required to remove stuck elements;
• Disconnect the muffler. You do not need to remove it completely. Just leave on the back beam;

• There must be technological holes on the side members inside the trunk. They were specially provided for in Renault. Remove the plugs from there with a flat screwdriver;
• The side member has holes covered with a protective film. Use a Phillips screwdriver to push them down. The tape was torn. On the opposite side, a similar procedure is done;
• Assemble your purchased towbar according to the manufacturer's diagram. The assembly starts with the side plates. Do not overtighten all the bolts yet;
• Select the optimal position for the hitch ball. It must be placed so that it is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the car;
• Now it is the turn to mount the towing hook. Nothing complicated here either;
• Next, the platform is installed, which is necessary for the towbar socket;

• Go over the entire structure with your eagle gaze. If everything is even, then feel free to tighten the bolts;
• Put your muffler back in place;
• Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, since it is time to install the electrical component;
• For this, the spare wheel is removed, and under the casing there is a hole for the wires. It is closed with a plastic plug;
• Connect the ribbon cable through the socket to the connection terminals in the trunk. Do everything here according to the wiring diagram of your car. By mixing up the wires, you risk encountering a short circuit, and not only;

• Having fixed the contacts on the terminal block, connect it to the on-board network following a certain sequence;
• Do not forget about the matching block for the towing hitch for new versions of Logan, otherwise the on-board computer will give constant errors and you will not be able to control the lighting equipment of the trailer.

In general, a detailed and understandable instruction is included with each towing hitch. There are no universal wiring guides as such.

The towing hitch, which is used for towing light trailers by a car, is called a hitch. This device is a model one, therefore, before purchasing a towbar for Renault Logan, you should know exactly which model you need.

Important: only 10% of produced cars from French manufacturers are equipped with a hitch.

Most Renault Logan owners are forced to install this part on their own.

Hitch selection

There are many different models for sale in the automotive market. All of them are divided into several groups:

1. Type A... It is necessary for the transportation of goods, the maximum weight of which is 1500 kg.
2. Type B. The carrying capacity is the same as that of the previous specimen, but the design includes a semi-automatic on a nut.
3. Type C. This is a semi-automatic on an eccentric with a maximum load capacity of 1800 kg.
4. Type ofGandF. Carrying capacity - 2000 kg, differ in the number of fixing holes to the body and the iron-forged structure.

Option A is suitable for Renault Logan.As for the part numbers, they are as follows:

• 8201555829 - cross member;
• 8201555830 - mounting kit.

Preparatory stage

Before you independently mount the towbar on the Renault Logan, you should deal with the component parts of the device:

• metal constructions;
• fasteners;
• socket and wiring harness;
• instruction.

Self-installation process

To start mounting, you need to free the trunk from unnecessary things, and raise the rear of the Renault Logan car. Further, the process is as follows:

1. Remove the muffler hangers... You should start from the middle of the car, and then at the element itself.
2. Remove the rubber plugs. They are located in the side members in the trunk. They can be pry off slightly with a flat screwdriver.
3. Search for holes in the side member. To do this, use a Phillips screwdriver to squeeze them onto the inside of the trunk.
4. Collecting the towbar. The procedure should be carried out strictly according to the instructions. It is not recommended to tighten the bolts tightly because the side plates must be installed first and then the beam.
5. Installing the towing hook. This element is mounted after the bolts have been tightened.

Installation of electrical equipment

Installation of wiring is required in order to connect the trailer. The socket must be installed in its original place and fixed on the hook with bolts. To connect the chain, you need to run it from the towbar to one of the sides of the taillights.