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 towbar 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
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 car before 2012, then you are dealing with old version... Everything that was released after 2012 is already classified as a new generation. Most significant hallmark is that the new Logan has on-board computer and the electronic unit control, 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 car can be equipped with a standard towbar, which has worthy characteristics and the benefits of factory assembly and fit. 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. On passenger cars are rarely installed.
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 for 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 components 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-installation towing hitch on 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 optimum 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, a 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;
- To do 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;
- After fixing the contacts on the terminal block, connect it to 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 towbar on the Renault Logan can perform several tasks. Many motorists attach to the car additional towing devices, other movable structures for the transport of goods.
Preparatory procedures
We consider for the subsequent installation of a towbar with our own hands on a car Renault Logan... To begin with, a car enthusiast needs to decide on the choice of a towing device. If you have welding skills, the part can be made by hand, having a welding machine and steel available.
There are many videos and photos on this topic on the Internet. These videos for Renault Logan describe in detail the process of welding a towbar from several component parts... TO positive sides making a towbar with your own hands include:
- saving Money, since this procedure will require a welding machine, steel fasteners and a pipe bender, the cash costs will be minimal;
- workmanship and durability of materials are on the conscience of the owner of Renault Logan. With the proper level of skill and the availability of good steel, this is undoubtedly a plus, but otherwise, it can turn into sad consequences in the form of a traffic accident.
Cons of self-installation
The negative aspects of making a towbar with your own hands include the following:
- installing homemade mounts with low quality workmanship may require additional time spent;
- the total time of manufacturing and subsequent installation may increase in proportion to the degree of poor quality manufacturing, and in general, even with good quality welding, will take a lot of time;
- the owner will have to think over the wiring diagram together with the drawings on his own, which, in the absence of proper experience, is fraught with difficulties (contact closure, in the presence of poor wiring, short circuit during the manufacture of an incorrect circuit, other negative consequences).
What is required for work
In the absence of a welding machine or desire, the part can be purchased. How much does a new towbar cost? Its price varies depending on the area, but does not go beyond 4 to 15 thousand rubles. The cost depends on the type of new towbar.
Removable devices for transporting goods weighing up to 1 ton will cost in the region of 5-8 thousand rubles. Electrical products, differing in manufacturability and increased load weight, will accordingly cost more (in the range from 10 to 15 thousand rubles).
The most popular manufacturer of parts for this model is the Trailer company. Trailer products are deservedly in demand due to their good price-quality ratio.
Fortunately, specialized stores offer a wide selection of models for Renault car Logan. Factory part number (example: 9010) Renault owner Logan will be able to choose a part that matches its characteristics for a given car (before buying, you still need to check the dimensions and places of attachment of the part to the body, which is why it is necessary to take measurements of the original fasteners before going to the store). The advantages of a purchased part are obvious:
- the connection diagram was developed by the manufacturer taking into account the features of the Renault Logan car for any type of towing device;
- at the manufacturer's plant, the part undergoes repeated tests for strength and reliability, as described in specialized services there is a certificate of conformity;
- the owner does not need to develop wiring drawings for the towbar installation with his own hands.
Hand-made installation of a towbar for a Renault Logan car
To install, you need a set of tools, including:
- crossbeam, side plates (two pieces);
- electrical outlet and wires to it;
- a drawing with a detailed description of the connection process;
- fasteners (bolts);
- the presence of a viewing hole.
Connection process
It takes place in several stages:
- first you need to drive the car into the inspection pit;
- further under the front wheels it is necessary to substitute additional supports(this is necessary to give the car the necessary stability);
- then proceed to the installation of the cross beam, as the basis of the entire structure: the beam is attached to the body through special holes, using bolts;
- then it is necessary to install fastening plates and washers with nuts on the beam for subsequent fastening;
- then the clutch ball is adjusted, its position should correspond to the longitudinal axis of the car;
- then the towing hook is subject to installation on the pre-installed brackets;
- after the completion of the mechanical part of the installation of the structure, it is necessary, guided by the diagram, to connect the element to the car;
- for this it is necessary to disconnect the car battery;
- through a special hole in the trunk, it is necessary to pass the electrical wires and connect the towbar to the standard on-board network.
Drawing conclusions
As a result, the process of mounting the towbar on this car does not present any particular difficulties for any installation option (both a homemade and a purchased device). The main thing is to follow the sequence of actions in the process and precautions.
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It should be emphasized that the towbar is considered a model product. In other words, a specific fixture is produced for each model. They are all subdivided into specific groups.
When history buffs watch old, still silent films, they are interested in shots and stories with cars. A little over a hundred years ago, cars were a cart with an engine. internal combustion... The overwhelming majority of people stared at these carts and could not understand how they were moving. The first examples of Renault delighted the inhabitants of Paris. But time passed, new technologies appeared and developed. The Logan model entered the market at a time when competition was at a high level. No one was enthusiastic about this. Sophisticated car owners know that installing a towbar requires some ingenuity.
However, despite the restrained reaction of experts and analysts, new car began to enjoy a very decent demand. There is no secret in this. Simply, each product, each product is designed for a specific consumer niche. It happened this time too. A significant number of motorists appreciate vehicle according to the following parameters:
- Simplicity of construction;
- Unpretentious maintenance;
- The level of comfort in the cabin.
As the surprised analysts found out, installing a towbar on this model is not difficult. And this is just one small detail, albeit an important one.
If you look at it impartially, then a towbar is not really needed for a passenger car. Especially in cases where the car was purchased for city driving. Another thing is when a vehicle is purchased for a small business or household needs. It is very convenient to hook a cart, load it with goods or household belongings and set off along the route. In this context, it will not be superfluous to mention that Logan's suspension is highly reliable. This means that the car is not afraid of country roads. The experience of recent years convincingly confirms given fact... The main thing is that the trailer is just as reliable.
Tow bar design
Before describing the design of this mechanism, you need to determine what it is. The towbar, by its purpose, is a towing device. It is used to hitch a machine to a trailer. You can install a rack for a bike and other items on it. The towing device consists of two units - a supporting frame and a connecting mechanism. Carrying frame attaches directly to the car body. Coupling mechanism, by appearance, resembles a hook, with one end shaped like a ball and the other attached to the frame. In any store you can buy a device made of chrome-plated steel. Many drivers tend to regard it as a tuning element.
It should be emphasized that the towbar is considered a model product. In other words, a specific fixture is produced for each model.
They are all subdivided into specific groups. If we talk about Renault Logan, then a type A tow hitch is suitable for this model. It is designed to carry cargo weighing up to 1.5 tons. Stores have big choice trailed devices. When buying, you need to clearly understand the conditions in which it will be operated. The main parameter in this case is the mass of the cargo that is planned to be transported.
Towbar of construction A is the simplest and most unpretentious. Designed for the carriage of goods up to 1500 kg. Variant B is a semiautomatic machine on a nut with the same carrying capacity. C - a removable semi-automatic on an eccentric. The F type hitch is forged with two mounting holes. It can be used to transport cargo up to 2000 kg. Type G is also forged, but has 4 holes for fastening. There is another category of products, but it has low reliability. Low because it is assembled by welding. When choosing a towbar for your car, you need to know and take into account the features listed above.
Installing the hitch
Repair or installation of any unit requires some preparation. It is about assessing your ability to do manual labor. And, of course, about completing everything necessary tools and fasteners.
Preparatory stage
When the towbar is purchased and delivered to the installation site, you can proceed to specific actions. First of all, you need to clean the trunk. Remove from it spare wheel, a repair kit and all other valuables that usually lie in the trunk. Then you need to remove the upholstery. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the fasteners. At the same time, it is necessary to check the safety and accuracy of the wires. After all, you need to connect signals on the trailer through a special connector.
The next step is to assemble the towbar itself... The kit already contains nuts, bolts and washers. It is important to emphasize that both simple washers and an engraver are used. According to existing assembly technologies, you only need to tighten the nuts on the bolts. It will be possible to tighten them after the installation of the entire structure. Access to them is simple and convenient. Wrenches should already be prepared for this operation.
Installation and fixing
The assembled device must be tried on to the installation site. You need to know that the installation of a roof rack for the corresponding car model does not require drilling holes. They are already there. You only need to remove the rubber plugs that are installed in these holes. It is enough just to insert the bolts and tighten the nuts properly. The procedure for installing a towbar on any Renault model, including Logan, is simple and straightforward. All things will take three to four hours of time and an assistant.
A towbar is a beam with side flanges that is attached to the side members. A hook is installed in the center of the beam, onto which the trailer is hooked. The design of the towbar should contain a minimum number of parts. We provide a drawing of a towbar for the first generation Renault Logan. It, that is, this drawing, contains 8 elements. And then it was considered what needs to be done so that the hitch is compatible with the design of cars from generation II - those that have been produced by the VAZ plant since 2014.
How it is easier to install a towbar is described in the video.
Drawings of all parts with dimensions, option 1 (Renault Logan phase 1 and 2)
You can make a towbar for Renault Logan with your own hands, but the drawings must be studied very carefully. If we are talking about a car from phase 1 or 2, read the text below. Drawings are not suitable for "phase 3", that is, for sedans last generation.
Complete structure
The entire structure consists of three assemblies - two flanges and one beam. The side flanges will be referred to as brackets. Their drawing is shown in the photo.
Side bracket (2 pcs.)
The complete beam includes five parts. The beam itself is a pipe with external dimensions 60 by 40. You can use a pipe with a cross section of 40 by 40, but then the cutout in the "cheek" will decrease: dimensions 50 and 115 will become equal to 40 and 125. Everything is simple here.
All details of the "beam" node
Please note - the M12 nut must be welded to the flange. If it is impossible to do this, mounting holes are drilled in the pipe wall. But it is better not to do this - the beam must remain airtight!
Renault Logan towbar drawings shown above were obtained by measuring the parts included in the factory kit. M12 nuts and screws tighten the entire structure, and it itself is attached to the side members with M10 bolts and nuts. By the way, bushings will also be needed. Their dimensions are given in chapter 4.
Hook
The set in question included a piece called "hook". We give its dimensions.
The most important part of a towbar
The ball diameter shown here is the standard 50mm. We do not consider manufacturing technology.
The appearance of the towbar according to drawing No. 1
Below is what a Project 1 towbar looks like. Read on to install it.
Homemade car from the first generation
For those who do not know how to use welding, it is easier to forget about making something like this.
The thickness of the steel sheet must be at least 3 mm. The wall thickness of the beam is 2.5 mm. Less is impossible!
Side bracket drawing, revised version (phase 3)
For the latest generation of Logan sedans, Project 1 is being revised. More precisely, the shape of the bracket changes. The rest looks the same.
Side bracket for phase "3"
The distance between the mounting holes has been changed. And also, the bracket itself was lengthened.
Technique for mounting the towbar to the body
You need to make four bushings, such as in the drawing. A towbar from any project is assembled on M12 bolts and nuts. Well, they fix it with M10 screwsx90. By the way, it is advisable to use lock nuts and washers.
Additional fasteners
It is important to follow one rule: at first, all the nuts only get rich. When the hitch is assembled, it is necessary to pull the beam back with effort. And at this time, without releasing the beam, the M10 nuts are tightened in turn.
It seems that an assistant will still be indispensable.
Work on the installation of a tow bar on a car
Muffler, plug, bracket mounting
The result of all efforts is shown in the photo. Self-locking nuts are used here (both M10 and M12). We wish you success.
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