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Swapping a tow bar

T7VVY replied on 17/02/2020 19:26

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T7VVY

Caravanner from South Yorkshire

Posted on 17/02/2020 19:26

I have just removed my 13 pin tow bar from my old 2011 Vauxhall insignia elite hatchback to a 2016 same model.

I am told it won't fit due to changes in depth of the new bumper.

Is this so and is their anything electrical I can salvage if I need a new one?

Does the caravan club recommend anyone,?

graham.stewart54@yahoo.co.uk

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EmilysDad replied on 17/02/2020 23:44

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EmilysDad

Caravanner

Posted on 17/02/2020 23:44

Can you not just do a trial fit and just hold your towbar in position against the new Insignia to check whether there's clearance or not?

viatorem replied on 18/02/2020 07:25

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viatorem

Posted on 18/02/2020 07:25

The towbar manufacturer may be able to confirm safe fitment or not.

Lutz replied on 18/02/2020 09:37

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Lutz

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Posted on 18/02/2020 09:37

It may not only be a question of whether it will fit or not, but the old towbar may not be type approved for the newer car, making it an illegal combination.

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