towbar and electrics fitting

humptynumpty · 11th August 2013, 14:09

i dont know if this has been asked befor but how dificult is it to fit towbar and wire electrics also car lets you know when bulbs have blown does it need something like that for towbar electrics?

humptynumpty · 11th August 2013, 16:57

is there a how to instead?

RPWC · 11th August 2013, 17:07

absolute doddle, remove back bumper cover, 5 scrivets under boot seal, 2 underneath at centre, then one self tapper on bottom of bumper at the wheelarch end. Remove the crash bar and retain bolts, the towbar crossbar bolts onto the back of the car using the crash bar mounting holes and bolts, there is a plate that bolts onto the towing eye of the car, then there are bolts which go through the boot floor and chassis leg and the holes of the towing bracket. drill a hole in your spare wheel well to allow the wire to be passed through, replace bumper cover, fit towball, torque to specified settings, job done,. As for wiring, I just used snap connectors, but some prefer to use a relay. I have the wiring colours for the car, and the 2 lots of 7 core ,if you are fitting both towing sockets. If its the single 13 pin socket, can't help.

humptynumpty · 11th August 2013, 17:23

thanks mate but as i said isnt there something that connects to cars bulb failure for tow electrics, il probably never use towbar but i would like to have it there in case, beter to have and not need then need and not have

RPWC · 11th August 2013, 17:29

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Originally Posted by humptynumpty

thanks mate but as i said isnt there something that connects to cars bulb failure for tow electrics, il probably never use towbar but i would like to have it there in case, beter to have and not need then need and not have

never heard that one before, there is a relay available, but I tow a caravan and the only relay I have for towing is the split charger type that keeps the caravan battery topped up. I have always used these connectors on each car I have had a towbar fitted to, which now totals 7 and never had any bother (touches head) knock knock

RPWC · 11th August 2013, 17:42

Should have added, the self tapper screws for bumper cover, one on each side.

SWStuPiDent · 13th August 2013, 14:18

I've been quoted £450 to fit a bar to my car, by a local Rover specialist. Obviously this is nearly the price of the car, and I haven't got that amount of cash available.

Does anyone know if that's the going rate for fitting?

Rebecca

Le Mans 190 · 13th August 2013, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWStuPiDent

I've been quoted £450 to fit a bar to my car, by a local Rover specialist. Obviously this is nearly the price of the car, and I haven't got that amount of cash available.

Does anyone know if that's the going rate for fitting?

Rebecca

cricky get yourself on ebay or better still down the local scrap yard

reworht · 13th August 2013, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWStuPiDent

I've been quoted £450 to fit a bar to my car, by a local Rover specialist. Obviously this is nearly the price of the car, and I haven't got that amount of cash available.

Does anyone know if that's the going rate for fitting?

Rebecca

I had a brand new Towsure bar and 'simple' electrics (i.e. NOT the Rover specific ones) supplied, fitted and guaranteed for £225 - £450 is far too much to pay

SWStuPiDent · 13th August 2013, 15:51

I've been phoning around all afternoon, and cheapest quote has been £249.00. So, looks like the tow bar can go on my list of "wants but can't haves"

11th August 2013, 14:09	#1
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	towbar and electrics fitting i dont know if this has been asked befor but how dificult is it to fit towbar and wire electrics also car lets you know when bulbs have blown does it need something like that for towbar electrics?

11th August 2013, 17:07	#3
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	absolute doddle, remove back bumper cover, 5 scrivets under boot seal, 2 underneath at centre, then one self tapper on bottom of bumper at the wheelarch end. Remove the crash bar and retain bolts, the towbar crossbar bolts onto the back of the car using the crash bar mounting holes and bolts, there is a plate that bolts onto the towing eye of the car, then there are bolts which go through the boot floor and chassis leg and the holes of the towing bracket. drill a hole in your spare wheel well to allow the wire to be passed through, replace bumper cover, fit towball, torque to specified settings, job done,. As for wiring, I just used snap connectors, but some prefer to use a relay. I have the wiring colours for the car, and the 2 lots of 7 core ,if you are fitting both towing sockets. If its the single 13 pin socket, can't help. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

11th August 2013, 17:42	#6
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Should have added, the self tapper screws for bumper cover, one on each side. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

11th August 2013, 16:57	#2
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	is there a how to instead?

11th August 2013, 17:23	#4
humptynumpty Retired Health Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GB Posts: 1,901 Thanks: 8 Thanked 46 Times in 42 Posts	thanks mate but as i said isnt there something that connects to cars bulb failure for tow electrics, il probably never use towbar but i would like to have it there in case, beter to have and not need then need and not have

13th August 2013, 14:18	#7
SWStuPiDent Regular poster 1.8 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bicester Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been quoted £450 to fit a bar to my car, by a local Rover specialist. Obviously this is nearly the price of the car, and I haven't got that amount of cash available. Does anyone know if that's the going rate for fitting? Rebecca

13th August 2013, 15:51	#10
SWStuPiDent Regular poster 1.8 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bicester Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been phoning around all afternoon, and cheapest quote has been £249.00. So, looks like the tow bar can go on my list of "wants but can't haves"