Tow bar fitting

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

Sounds reasonable, but you need to be sure of the spec for the electrics. As already said, you can get a cheap bypass type install, or the proper can-bus type intended for the 75. Does the spec include the 13 pins fully wired and working, or just the bare road lighting wiring?

The proper can-bus system will stop the beeping when you put it into reverse with trailer attached and take account of the extra at the back when the towball is in place when reversing solo.

As far as I know the wiring is full set up

As regards beeping in reverse, I assume this would only apply if I had reversing sensors, which my car hasn't got!

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by RPWC

A bit steep I think, you can buy the towbar,(fixed) for £160,and fit it yourself,its not hard, I did mine.IMO the fixed flange is best,as it gives more protection to the rear end,eg if you get too close to a wall ,or someone shunts you from behind.

Don't think I'll be fitting it myself, but maybe I do need to seek out a few more quotes!

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by Canon

When a towbar is fitted, the aluminium crash bar thats fitted behind your bumper is removed, so leaving the tow ball on will give you a bit more protection

That's a useful bit of knowledge to have, ta muchly!

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

As far as I know the wiring is full set up

As regards beeping in reverse, I assume this would only apply if I had reversing sensors, which my car hasn't got!

I have after market reverse sensors on my car,they just stick on the bumper or lights,which is the case on mine.It only beeps when reversing off my drive,even when nothing behind,that is not to say that the sensors don't work btw,they do activate when objects are nearby.

[RPWC]

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

Don't think I'll be fitting it myself, but maybe I do need to seek out a few more quotes!

Dave,its easy,remove bumper cover,remove crash bar,slide bracket into chassis rails,fit bolts,then fit the bolts from crashbar,back into the matching holes on towbar bracket.As for wiring,I have written down somewhere ,the car wiring colours for each light,will dig it out and pm you it.The wiring is just a case of paring the outer sheath,and soldering the tow socket wire to it.

[HarryM1BYT]

Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

As far as I know the wiring is full set up

As regards beeping in reverse, I assume this would only apply if I had reversing sensors, which my car hasn't got!

No the wiring is not there, it needs to be installed. Nor is it a plug and play job. Cable(s) will also need to be run from the front of car.

The proper Can-bus unit will prevent the OEM Rover reversing sensor beeping when reversing when a trailer is attached. The proper Can-bus unit also has the advantage that it tests your trailer lights are working properly and flag up a fault on the dash if there is a fault.

[uk_dave&gill]

TBH, I could probably consider the actual hardware fitting, but I don't think I'd like to risk my feeble skills on the electrics, so a professional job it will need to be!

[jennysteve]

I got the detachable towbar with the 13 pin plug, 408 quid, but it's great and what i wanted as my next van will come with 13 pin electrics. Steve.

[trikey]

Originally Posted by RPWC

Dave,its easy,remove bumper cover,remove crash bar,slide bracket into chassis rails,fit bolts,then fit the bolts from crashbar,back into the matching holes on towbar bracket.As for wiring,I have written down somewhere ,the car wiring colours for each light,will dig it out and pm you it.The wiring is just a case of paring the outer sheath,and soldering the tow socket wire to it.

As long as you go through a canbus relay it is!

[uk_dave&gill]

Originally Posted by jennysteve

I got the detachable towbar with the 13 pin plug, 408 quid, but it's great and what i wanted as my next van will come with 13 pin electrics. Steve.

Exactly what I was quoted! Interesting.....