Tow bar fitting
Well, we've almost decided on a van, so all we have to do now (apart from pay for it!) is to get a tow bar fitted
Any advice on this? Sort of place to go, what's needed, pitfalls to look out for etc? It's a fairly new van (2010) and has a 13 pin plug, so I assume we can get a 13 pin socket fitted to the car, and won't need an adaptor Wonder how much it's going to cost?! |
Towsure will likely have all you need, including choice of electrics.
The fitting of the bar is as simple as can be, the easiest one I have ever installed, bumber off, just bolt on basically. The electrics are where most get stuck. The choice is between a fully compatable system which works a treat - turns off the reversing sensors and checks your trailer lights are all working as they should, or a more basic kit (and much cheaper) which just makes the lights work using relays to bypass the Rover's sensors. Which ever of the systems you decide to fit, run a good size of cable as the main supply from front of car to the rear, to avoid volts drop issues. It has to run your fridge and charge your caravans battery, volts lost = not much to charge its battery. I also suggest properly soldered connections throughout, for reliabilty and less volts lost, rather than the 3M blue splices. |
Thanks Harry, some useful info there
TBH though, I don't fancy fitting myself, too much to go wrong I think! What sort of prices have any of you had to pay for purchase/installation? Also, what's the general consensus on detachable as opposed to fixed? Cheers |
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£160 from towsure ,easy job, 101 from Towequipe,they also sell the bypass wiring kit ,specific to the car,the only cutting you need is a 60x 100mm slot in the bumper,be aware though,if you have evrsing sensors ,that the fixed towbar may interfere with their performance.
ie,they may sound constantly as the ball acts as an object. |
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The proper can-bus system will stop the beeping when you put it into reverse with trailer attached and take account of the extra at the back when the towball is in place when reversing solo. |
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btw i got a second hand but never used full tow bar kit off ebay for £40 ;) |
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