need tow bar

robbie lee · 17 February 2007, 18:16

does any one no were i can get cheap t bar fitted im in poole . cheers

Jizm · 17 February 2007, 18:23

What car is it for?
Cheapest thing to do is fit your own.

al40 · 17 February 2007, 23:27

I fitted one from towequipe. Really not that hard to do. If you don't mind taking the bumper off your car and tapping into the rear light clusters with those funny scotchblock connectors, it's quite straightforward. Good bit cheaper than having a dealer fit it.

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/

sparkey · 17 February 2007, 23:42

check with your car insurance.
If not fitted by a dealer "Expert" it may not be covered.

Jizm · 18 February 2007, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by al40

I fitted one from towequipe. Really not that hard to do. If you don't mind taking the bumper off your car and tapping into the rear light clusters with those funny scotchblock connectors, it's quite straightforward. Good bit cheaper than having a dealer fit it.

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/

Scotchblocks!

mdt · 18 February 2007, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by al40

I fitted one from towequipe. Really not that hard to do. If you don't mind taking the bumper off your car and tapping into the rear light clusters with those funny scotchblock connectors, it's quite straightforward. Good bit cheaper than having a dealer fit it.

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/

that will depend if your car has the the bulb self checker built in (most new cars do even vauxhalls)
then it is not quite that simple. however get the right kit and it is still a DIY afternoon job.

Nos4r2 · 18 February 2007, 01:54

Scotchblocks are bloody awful.

AndrewH · 18 February 2007, 02:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbie lee

does any one no were i can get cheap t bar fitted im in poole . cheers

If you don't feel up to fitting it your self (but as al40 says its a relatively simple job) the I'd suggest talking to Indespension on Stanley Green Road (next to Pheonix motors).

Not sure if they fit towbars themselves but if they don't I feel sure that they'd know who could.

Andrew

Jizm · 18 February 2007, 09:47

You can buy a plug in wiring kit for most modern cars now. Around £40 but only takes seconds to sort. I do fit towbars as a bit of a sideline, (no scotchlocks involved, just crimps and solder etc) let me know the make, model and year and I will give you a price if you are interested.

Richard B · 18 February 2007, 11:13

There's a good mobile bloke works in your area. I'll see if I can find his number.

I'd put money on the fact that 99% of towbar electrics are installed using scotchlok connectors.

Richard B · 18 February 2007, 13:01

I think this is his new number: 08081 554732 he's based in Bournemouth.

robbie lee · 18 February 2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jizm

You can buy a plug in wiring kit for most modern cars now. Around £40 but only takes seconds to sort. I do fit towbars as a bit of a sideline, (no scotchlocks involved, just crimps and solder etc) let me know the make, model and year and I will give you a price if you are interested.

hi that be great if u can price one up for me fitted 2001 seat ibiza 5 door cheers

Jizm · 21 February 2007, 00:28

Sorry for the delay, I am very busy at the mo so wouldn't have time to fit a towbar for a few weeks but Towequipe are the people I buy mine from:

link

They don't list a plug in wiring kit but they do mention it on the towbar listing. Send them an email, they are really helpful. You can even download the fitting instructions from the listing to see if you fancy having a crack yourself.

robbie lee · 23 February 2007, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jizm

You can buy a plug in wiring kit for most modern cars now. Around £40 but only takes seconds to sort. I do fit towbars as a bit of a sideline, (no scotchlocks involved, just crimps and solder etc) let me know the make, model and year and I will give you a price if you are interested.

that be cool if ur dont mind seat ibiza 2001 cheers robert lee robbieyoyolee@yahoo.co.uk

ADS · 01 March 2007, 00:22

Get one fitted,

Ambrow Trailer Services, Christchurch:

http://www.ambrowtrailers.co.uk