Motorhome Towbar

Bongonaught replied on 19/08/2018 20:03

Bongonaught

Posted on 19/08/2018 20:03

Hi people

I am at that stage where I need to have a towbar fitted to my Swift Suntor 630L 2008 Fiat Ducato so I can A Frame my Toyota iQ

I have done several searches and nearest I can get is a home made jobbie for a Swift Sundance which is annoying as the Suntor does not come up in searches. Also I am seeking a professional fitted job not a DIY. Does anyone know approximately what the cost would be or maybe recommend a company, I don't mind travelling a wee bit.

I have read and understood the new legislation for towing using an A frame. My car is a 2009 model so I think i will be ok.

Anyway any help and information would be appreciated. I am in the Northumberland area.

Thank in anticipation.

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Hallsontour replied on 22/08/2018 08:37

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Hallsontour

Caravanner

Posted on 22/08/2018 08:37

Hi, we've used Hedley towers in Durham (which isn't too far from you I don't think) in the past for many tow bars and they are brilliant.

http://www.hedley-towbars.co.uk

They do a really decent job and I don't think they are too overpriced for the work they do. Only a couple of weeks ago they put a tow bar on my 2015 Honda Civic with 13 pin electrics and ALCO ball for £315, all fitted in around 2 hours.

Last year they quoted me around £800 to have a bar fitted to my motorhome, a 2016 Marquis Majestic 155 for me to tow the car with. It needed an extension bracket or something before the bar itself because of the rear overhang which made the cost higher. For other reasons we decided against it and ended up selling the van but I would have trusted them to do it if we'd have wanted to go ahead. They also do the A frames for cars so will know what they're talking about for yourself.

Good luck!

Hatchet replied on 23/08/2018 15:18

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Hatchet

Motorhomer

Posted on 19/08/2018 20:03 by Bongonaught

Hi people

I am at that stage where I need to have a towbar fitted to my Swift Suntor 630L 2008 Fiat Ducato so I can A Frame my Toyota iQ

I have done several searches and nearest I can get is a home made jobbie for a Swift Sundance which is annoying as the Suntor does not come up in searches. Also I am seeking a professional fitted job not a DIY. Does anyone know approximately what the cost would be or maybe recommend a company, I don't mind travelling a wee bit.

I have read and understood the new legislation for towing using an A frame. My car is a 2009 model so I think i will be ok.

Anyway any help and information would be appreciated. I am in the Northumberland area.

Thank in anticipation.

Posted on 23/08/2018 15:18

What is the "new legislation for towing using an A frame"? Genuine question as I tow on an A frame and have not come across anything new.

Dave

Randomcamper replied on 23/08/2018 15:48

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Randomcamper

Motorhomer

Posted on 23/08/2018 15:18 by Hatchet

What is the "new legislation for towing using an A frame"? Genuine question as I tow on an A frame and have not come across anything new.

Dave

Posted on 23/08/2018 15:48

Possibly refering to this...?

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/information-technical-tips-advice/motorhomes/a-frames-2/