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« on: 24 May 2012, 14:51:20 »
will a swan neck detachable towbar, pre facelift. fit onto a facelift..and does any bumper/under panel need cutting
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Re: towbar
« Reply #1 on: 24 May 2012, 14:59:41 »
Yes, probably. ;)

You might find the hitch is a little short as the bumper protrudes a little further on the facelift, but it shouldn't be enough to hamper hitching-up.

A bit of the underside of the bumper will probably need to be cut to clear the lock mechanism and electrics, but none of it is visible unless you're lying under the car.
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Re: towbar
« Reply #2 on: 24 May 2012, 16:31:50 »
just a thought on this,depends what hes towing, if it got the alco anti snake hitch on they longer so would hit the bumper
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Re: towbar
« Reply #3 on: 24 May 2012, 16:54:38 »
this is all i want to toe for them little tip runs  :y

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Re: towbar
« Reply #4 on: 24 May 2012, 17:10:45 »
Put an ALKO on that and it'll be drifting round the corners, so I think you'll be OK. :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #5 on: 24 May 2012, 17:11:40 »
now that would be funny to watch
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Re: towbar
« Reply #6 on: 24 May 2012, 17:11:48 »
Thinking about it, I had a Westfalia one from a PFL on my facelift and it was fine.
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Re: towbar
« Reply #7 on: 24 May 2012, 17:36:59 »
and are the toe bars easy to fit..no tank move :y drill and bolt
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Re: towbar
« Reply #8 on: 24 May 2012, 19:24:53 »
Quote from: bigtimecube on 24 May 2012, 17:36:59
and are the toe bars easy to fit..no tank move :y drill and bolt
pretty much yes, & the electrics that may or may not have the plug on them. ;)
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Re: towbar
« Reply #9 on: 24 May 2012, 19:35:13 »
is there a wiring diagram on here for it..and do i need a relay...does effect the bulb check thing on dash :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #10 on: 24 May 2012, 19:39:57 »
Slightly off topic but who does a detachable one that isn't a million pounds? :)
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Re: towbar
« Reply #11 on: 24 May 2012, 19:52:33 »
getting it off here..the member dont use it
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Re: towbar
« Reply #12 on: 24 May 2012, 21:00:23 »
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2012, 17:11:48
Thinking about it, I had a Westfalia one from a PFL on my facelift and it was fine.

I think that bar must've been all things to all men Omegas, because the ball is miles away from my PRL bumper compared with the Bosal (OE type) swan neck I originally fitted to my car ...........  :y :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #13 on: 24 May 2012, 21:02:05 »
Quote from: bigtimecube on 24 May 2012, 19:35:13
is there a wiring diagram on here for it..and do i need a relay...does effect the bulb check thing on dash :y

Loads of info on the net & the forum if you search for it.  ;)
you don't need an extra relay for the bulb check etc, but there is one that you can use if you want to extend the brake light check to your trailer/caravan.  :y :y
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Re: towbar
« Reply #14 on: 24 May 2012, 21:05:57 »
no forget relay then just need it for quick tip runs...found nothing on here about electrics
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