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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 06/3/2019

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Quote: Originally posted by dimbles on 06/3/2019

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Quote: Originally posted by johartefc on 06/3/2019

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Dimbles, did you get a universal ‘bypass’ electric fitting or a ford Kuga specific one. The web site I’m looking on there’s about a £100 difference
Thanks

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Universal electrics were used with soldered connections. The fitter told me they have fitted hundreds of them with no problems

I should have added that I have been informed by others that a caravan fridge can overload some CAN BUS systems ,I do not therefore have the fridge on while towing.

One thing I should have said is that I have heard ,from various folks that caravan fridges can over load CAN BUS systems on some vehicles, I do not therefore have the fridge connected when towing.

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That's exactly what the towbar fitter told me, but as long as they get your cash they're not bothered what problems you encounter afterwards or even if they're ever reported at all. I didn't report back to the original towbar fitter once the towing electrics were replaced by the correct wiring loom at a Volvo dealer as there is no point unless you're requesting compensation. The Volvo dealer rep said, "If one our lads had done a bodge up job like that they would be out the door, no questions asked" so the work carried out was shoddy and a waste of £175 already forked out for the privilege.

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