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.

MG Tom · 29th August 2013, 16:56

I have a crash bar in the shed so no worries there!

Dragrad · 30th August 2013, 23:09

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old.

SWStuPiDent · 30th October 2013, 10:11

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Originally Posted by MG Tom

Becci - is yours a saloon? Mine has a genuine MG Rover towbar fitted, and I shall never use it and was thinking of removing it, as I keep knocking my shin on it!

I'm just up the road in Northampton, and would happily fit it for you. It has the genuine wiring kit so should plug straight in. If its no more complicated than other tow bars I've done it should take no more than 2-3 hours.

If interested then by all means make me an offer.

I've not tested or inspected it, but am happy to do so and take some pics if required.

Hope this helps

Tom.

Thanks Tom, sorry I missed your post.

I got a bar from Swindon & fitted with the help of another single mum. I took it for wiring at a local auto electrician & it all works fine!

We had a great holiday & the 75 is a great tow car. The 1.8 lacks gusto, but it's far less gutless than the 1.8 Laguna I used to tow with...

Becci

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?

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,188 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…

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,188 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…

29th August 2013, 16:56	#7
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	I have a crash bar in the shed so no worries there! __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

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Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old. __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

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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?

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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