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Subject Topic: Towbar on smax sport x 2013
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04/6/2013 at 9:00am
 Location: Northants
 Outfit: Ford S Max & Swift Archway Hartwell
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Rob,

Have you decided what type of bar you will have fitted, detachable or fixed? I currently have a Titanuim with a factory fit detachable bar and I'm changing to the X sport. I've asked my dealer to see if he can swap the bar from one car to the other. The only problem I see is if the can acurately cut the hole in the bumper as there is no template.

Thanks

Steve



04/6/2013 at 12:30pm
 Location: Thatcham
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman SB 2015
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Hi Steve a detachable bar possibly westfela but I wont be fitting this one .there is pictures of the holes you need to cut I think the template comes with the bar but I could be wrong so don't quote me LOL.
Regards Rob


04/6/2013 at 12:42pm
 Location: Northants
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Rob, The towbar on my current smax is a westfalia detachable and I've had no problems with it withe the exception of losing one of they keys and it cost me a small fortune to get a replacement. If you do get one of these it would be worth make a note of the key number just in case you need a repalcement. Hopefully my dealer will do the changeover for me as part of the deal!!

Steve



19/6/2013 at 12:34pm
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Joggers95 (Rob?) - Do live in / near Thatcham in Berks and if so who do you use to fit towbars in that area and do you know anyone around Maidenhead.

I am looking at getting one fitted to a Ford SMax Titanium but seem to get vastly different prices quoted from 250 to 350 for the same thing without Ford Loom.

It is only for a Pendle Towbar bike rack with 7Pin electrics - but needs a Flange Towbar for bike rack fitting - Should I get proper Ford Loom for electrics and can / should 7 Pin be upgraded to 12 pin (Sorry I am a complete novice in this area).  

Thanks - Andy



19/6/2013 at 3:24pm
 Location: Thatcham
 Outfit: Lunar Clubman SB 2015
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Hi have a look at towshure the flange bar and single 7 pin electrics works out at just over £ 281 this includes fitting nearest to me is Southampton I think but have a look at their site . I will be use a garage in Hungerford called AMJ Auto services as me and this guy worked together in a garage in newbury a few years ago his number is 01488 686611 or e-mail gavin at amjautoservices.co.uk
Regards Rob


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19/6/2013 at 3:57pm
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Rob - Thanks!


19/6/2013 at 7:15pm
 Location: Cardiff
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger GT60 540 6 & Kuga AWD
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Hi,

I have the Titanium X Sport and fitted a detachable Wesfalia towbar.
If anyone is interested - click on my profile as I have posted a couple of photos of the towbar - 1 in place and 1 all tucked away.
The main thing to be aware of, as the angle of the bodywork means the cuts are visible, is not to cut too big a hole (obviously really)


28/6/2013 at 10:14pm
 Location: Dundee
 Outfit: S-Max Titanium X Sport and tent!
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Hi rb222lb seen your picture of towbar. Does it remove or just fold away? Can see the electric socket has moved when detached. Is that why there is a slightly bigger hole needed compared to when the towbar is out?

Regards


28/6/2013 at 10:43pm
 Location: Cardiff
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger GT60 540 6 & Kuga AWD
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Hi JEdwards,
The towball piece removes and leaves a receiver piece that you put a "bung" in when not used - just visible in the after picture and yes the electrics are on a swivel bracket so you tuck it away when not needed but that does give the impression of a too big hole when the electrics are down - but as I usually have a caravan on the end of it when down I don't worry too much about it
On the Smax owners club website there are people who have fitted their own and opinions on how best to minimise cuts etc - highly recommend membership for a tenner to get more info


28/6/2013 at 10:50pm
 Location: Dundee
 Outfit: S-Max Titanium X Sport and tent!
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Thanks rb2222lb, the info and pics very helpful. Have a good wk end



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