Install the trailer hitch: find craftsmen, get offers and find out costs

The cost of fitting a trailer hitch in Switzerland varies between CHF 695 and CHF 1,200 depending on the type of vehicle and model selected. Permanently installed trailer hitches are generally cheaper than detachable or swivel variants. The price of the coupling is included in this price, but to be on the safe side, always get a quote first and clarify this point.

Although it is possible to fit the trailer hitch yourself, it is recommended that you have it installed by a specialist. Incorrect installation can impair safety and mean that the trailer hitch cannot be registered on the vehicle registration document. In addition, the trailer hitch and the electrical kit must be type-approved and suitable for the vehicle. In any case, the trailer hitch must be entered in the vehicle registration document after you have fitted it yourself. This is done either by the road traffic office or authorized specialist companies - contact your cantonal road traffic office for more information.

Yes, in Switzerland a retrofitted trailer hitch must be entered in the vehicle registration document. It is not sufficient to carry the trailer hitch papers with you. It is advisable to have the installation carried out by a specialist company that is authorized to check and register the trailer hitch itself.

The trailer coupling consists of its mechanical components and a vehicle-specific electrical kit, which is responsible for controlling the trailer lighting. There are rigid, detachable and swivel towbars. Rigid couplings are permanently mounted and ideal for regular use. Detachable models can be removed when not in use, while swivel couplings can be swiveled under the bumper and are therefore invisible.