General towbars

[minnnt]

hello people, i'm looking at getting a detachable towbar for my sporting.

i have found this one on ebay, but it says it isn't for the sporting model.

i don't suppose anyone would know why it won't fit the sporting do you?

thanks guys!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bosal-Tow-Bar...5QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33653QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

also, do fiat do one for the GP?? ta!

 

[jamesgamby1989]

could be because there is a different rear bumper on the sporting compared to the active or dynamic.

and i am not sure if fiat do one sorry.

 

[minnnt]

cheers buddy

 

[minnnt]

has anyone got a picture of a non sporting rear bumper so i can compare it to mine.? cheers!

 

[jamesgamby1989]

there you go mate.

 

[minnnt]

thanks matey! you're a star!

right... am i being thick... or... ARE THEY THE SAME?????

 

[Andy Monty]

dont be such a tart just get a swan neck bar £100 cheaper and no matter what you do you will still have the lighting socket on show and you will need a bumper cut anyway....

my brink,,


http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[email protected]/detail?.dir=170c&.dnm=8b93re2.jpg

http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[email protected]/detail?.dir=170c&.dnm=89c7re2.jpg


http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[email protected]/detail?.dir=170c&.dnm=f1e7re2.jpg


you could always just unbolt the swan neck ball anyway

 

[Andy Monty]

as far as i know they are all the same best to ring someone like brink and check

they are fitted by first removing the entire rear bumper un-bolting the rear crash bar there are then 2 legs that slide into the chasis and are bolted at right angles. there is then the cross member which is far thicker than the crash bar whic it replaces which has the bracket fitted to which the ball bolts to....


another thing you need a supply to the boot for the 7 way by-pass relay to stop the buld failure circuit from coming on when you hook up your trailer road lights (saying that the sporting should have a decent supply in the boot for the rear fuse box my active didnt and so they had to take a supply from the front passenger side fuse box.)

 

[minnnt]

did you get it fitted locally matey as i can always travel, and east yorkshire aint that far. how much did you pay in total including fitting if you dont mind me asking? pm me if you rather

thanks alot, thats great!

 

[captain chaos]

Id have one but I would want it to be unseen when not in use.

Anyone know of any like that for the sporting?

 

[minnnt]

all i can suggest is that you unbolt it. i think i would just leave it on mine... not that bothered about mine unless i was going to a show or something!!! haha!!

what model do you own andy?

 

[Andy Monty]

I paid £208 fitted i used Towone trailers in Hull (its 1 minute from the A63 off at the Saint andrews Quay and left ((makro/ Halfords estate are to the right)) and its behind Asda they fit the towbars for Perrys which is Hulls Fiat dealer IIRC I had a problem with my Relay about a month ago but they couldnt fit me in so i baught one and replaced it myself but i needed it for a camping trip and waiting a few days wasnt an option they do a 2 year warenty on electrics their phone number is 01482 225645

also heard good things about doncaster towbars...

ive got an actice 1.2 i mainly use it for a bike rack rather than use one of theose strap on jobbies and a caddy trailer for camping/ trips to the tip..

 

[Andy Monty]

and there is also Armatages in Knottingly 01977 607155 who fitted a towbar to my dads focus and did a decent job well its not dropped off yet and the cars 6 years old

 

[minnnt]

thanks for your replay andy, really appreciate it! another top member!



i'll give the ones in doncaster a call as they will be closer to me.

cheers buddy, you're a star!

 

[Andy Monty]

Ive got round to replying Minnnt

thaught i might as well post it here as well for reff

Doncaster towbars

http://www.ntta.co.uk/buyers_guide/results.aspx?CompanyName=150

search for local towbar fitters..

http://www.ntta.co.uk/buyers_guide/guide_results.aspx?Lookfor=5

details on twin electrics

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/nr/rdonlyres/ef14e50e-e9cf-45ea-ae4a-ae242aedb551/0/towbarwiring.pdf

 

[Andy Monty]

for those that want them the wiring loom colour codes for the GPs towbar electrics....

Pin no)Relay & Socket colour = Lamp= Car loom colour

1)Yellow = Left Hand Indicator = Pink

2)Blue = Rear Fog lamp = Gray

3)White = EARTH = ((To chassis))

4)Green = Right Hand Indiactor = Pink with black stripe

5)Brown = RH sidelight & No plate lamp = Yellow with black stripe

6)Red = Brake lights = Green with white stripe

7)Black = Left Sidelight and no plate lamp = Green with Yellow stripe


You will see there is no No3 on the relay as pin 3 is Earth and is pared up with the white off the lead and crimped in an eyelet and bolted to the chassis...

 

[molton]

I have recently fitted a detachable towbar on my GP. I´m very happy with the system which is almost invisible when it´s not in use.. It is a Bosal towbar
http://www.bosal.com/international/?open=pa-towbarsandesets.htm&lang=english Mine is the AK6..
I can take a few photos if you like.

 

[Andy Monty]

I wrote a guide to the wiring of the 7 way relay in the Gp look in the Guides section if you want more info

https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-pu...ng-towbar-12-n-socket-7-way-bypass-relay.html

 

[minnnt]

I have recently fitted a detachable towbar on my GP. I´m very happy with the system which is almost invisible when it´s not in use.. It is a Bosal towbar
http://www.bosal.com/international/?open=pa-towbarsandesets.htm&lang=english Mine is the AK6..
I can take a few photos if you like.

yes please matey, how much did you pay and what model GP is it?

 

[molton]

Here are some pictures