New facelift Ecosports have a canbus system, so you will need to fit a trailer module (relay unit), which is an in built relay system to buffer you trailer electrics from the canbus system.
See this thread on fitting a trailer module, fit it inside the back of the Ecosport...
I have an Ecosport 2016. Have fitted towbar but need to check whether I need special electrics or can I just use the normal 12n type. I only want to pull a light dinghy.
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Another irritation is that some cars are fitted with reversing sensors, and can mess up with a metal towball fitted. It may or may not affect Ecosports. One member says it does not affect reversing sensors.
I need to get a towbar on my 2016 model (no spare wheel). Can I get away with a fixed one or will it screw up the parking sensors? Thanks!
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