David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 08:01 AM |
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Towbar fitters in the Ipswich area?
My tin-top needs a towbar, and I don't want to fit it myself (yes, I know...)
Can anyone recommend a good and reliable fitter in the South Suffolk/North Essex area? I'm looking for someone who can fit a decent brand such
as Witter, and use the proper wiring harness (unlike Indespension, who hacked into the wiring on my old Yaris). Preferably at home, or while I wait
at their place.
It's an 06 Ford Focus, so nothing rare or unusual...
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tegwin
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 05:01 PM |
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Its a half hour job on a focus...  easy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 05:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
Its a half hour job on a focus... easy
How tough is the electric bit? I believe that it should be a plug-in job, but that statement could cover a world of pain...
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907
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 06:20 PM |
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Hi David
I used a tow bar relay, about £15, and an in line fuse holder, £1.25.
Power in on the left from the 12v socket.
Tow plug wires in the bottom.
Wires from the back of the lights in the top.
It even has a buzzer built in.
It all fitted in the first aid hatch of my Passat and doesn't interfere with the car electrics.
If I can do it anyone can.
Cheers
Paul G
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BigFaceDave
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 08:26 PM |
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My Dad had his fitted by Jatex Cant find anything on the web about them but he fitted it at home when it was convienient and seemed to do a good job.
He put a heavy duty Witter towbar on fitted twin electrics (for a caravan) and had to slightly cut a bit of the bumper away but its not visable it it
was just over £250 for supply and fitting but it is a big towbar (4 ton-ish weight limit if I remeber correctly) and was on a hyundai santa fe. His
number is 01473 658018
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ShaunB
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 10:23 PM |
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My father was pleased with Suffolk Towbars, 01394 448366 or 07860 251409.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/11/10 at 10:25 PM |
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Thanks everyone - looks like there will be a few phone calls tomorrow!
I quite fancy a removable towbar - but the price frightens me... almost double the price of a fixed one!
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907
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| posted on 4/11/10 at 12:37 AM |
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I had a removable trailer.
One night some bar steward removed it.
Paul G
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