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Subject Topic: Rear Towbar on 05 Ducato Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonPilgrim730
04/7/2020 at 1:26pm
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Hi all, Hope you 'First out of the starting blocks' people enjoy their first weekend.
I require a bit of help or advice regarding the rear tow bar on my AT Apache 700SE.
TBH it looks past its sell by date, I tried to strip it back to the metal using a high power drill with a wire brush, but as it is plastic(?) coated its proving a very slow process and tbh the end result isn't that spectacular and the white Hammerite paint I was intending on using, I now don't think will give the required result.
SO - Does anyone have any idea how much it costs to replace the whole bar or is it worth while getting it professionally stripped back and then powder coated.
Your thoughts and advise will all be gratefully accepted.
Best Regards
Pilgrim


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PersonDavid Klyne
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If you do a Google search I think you will find a standard towbar with single electrics costs about £900 from a company which will travel to you. It depends on the original chassis and whether it needs any adapting. When I was looking recently that was the price I got for my Peugeot based motorhome with an AlKo chassis.

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PersonJack k
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Given the suggested cost i think i would look into professional stripping and powder coating before acting.

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PersonBodbri
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Try stripping the plastic coating off with a good craft knife it worked for me rub down and paint with hammerite smooth


PersonMisterB1959
07/7/2020 at 5:34pm
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what exactly do you need? i have a towbar with the big white 'nudge bar' across the back in good condition .... that is not going to be used now my plans have changed


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PersonPilgrim730
09/7/2020 at 6:12pm
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Mr B, I might well be interested in that, I'll post a picture tomorrow of mine and if its the same we can hopefully do business
Best Regards
Ian

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PersonPilgrim730
11/7/2020 at 5:08pm
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Mr B here are the pictures, hope they help
Best Regards
Ian






Post last edited on 11/07/2020 17:13:11

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PersonMisterB1959
12/7/2020 at 9:23am
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i will sort out a few pics of what i have. i have the full tow bar set up plus a motorbike rack that attaches via the towbar. i have never fitted either as i bought a newer motorhome,

where are you located, i am in essex?


PersonPilgrim730
13/7/2020 at 5:40pm
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In Leighton Buzzard, Beds, but my Daughter lives near Lowestoft who might be handy?
Cheers

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PersonMisterB1959
13/7/2020 at 11:01pm
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sorry, not managed to get a photo sorted but it looks very similar though its painted in an aluminium/ silver paint ?


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PersonPilgrim730
15/7/2020 at 5:40pm
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Colour isn't a problem buddy, if its in a good state of repair, it can always be resprayed prior to refitting I think.
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