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Having brought a folding caravan, with thanks to Nicky my Sister in law, I seem to have a little problem (well a big one) I dont have a tow bar  yes you may say thats a bit stupid but hey thats me for you lol.

I have a Citreon C8 and Citreon have quoted me £500 for one to be fitted with wiring  does anyone know where I can get one done a lot cheaper. I live in Leicesterhire if that helps, ps I have rear parking sensors so they have told me I need a detatchable swan neck one.

Sonia

Have you tried any of the towbar comapnies listed on this website in the Towbar section from here?

Cheers  Ratty

Lol no new to this site and didnt even think about it but looking now thanks

Sonia

I had mine fitted by Towequipe at the NEC show 2 years ago, they might be doing it again this year. I had a great day at the show while they fitted the tow bar and even after paying for the show tickets I saved over £200 compared with my local fitter!

Rob

I used Hedley Towbars for my last two, alas not in your area, but I got the name from Yellow Pages.  Got the last two for aeround £200 each for a fixed flange type, though they are the cheapest.  Towsure do them for the C8 for around £340 including the detachable kit & electrics, by the time you add fitting, I'd think you could beat £500 by a fair bit. 

All manufacturers will supply CE marked towbars that have to use existing mounting points so they don't interfere with car warranties.  The fitter will give a guarantee of their work.  If you need a detachable one, they are more expensive.  The firm I used fit them for car dealers as sub contractors.  A lot of dealers do this & simply add their cut on top.  There shouldn't be any issues with insurance as a towbar is an accessory rather than a modification, but it is wise to tell your insurance company you are getting one fitted.  It should not interfere with your premium. 

Steve.

Thanks for all your replys will look into them all for the cheapest thanks

Sonia

hiya

     give C.D.F towbars a call for aprice they will fit at home or work

      i have had 4 towbars fitted by them no probs they come from

      coventry            derek

Hi,

Ive had a detachable towbar fitted to a new c5 as i was told the parking sensors would be set off by a fixed bar, tested sensors with detachable in place and they do not pick it up, although it is a gamble having fixed one fitted just incase they do pick it up. mind you, you will save a fair amount of money and on the c5 you can switch sensors off on dashboard, dont know if c8 has the switch.