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Subject Topic: What detachable towbar is this? Post Reply Post New Topic
02/7/2013 at 2:31pm
 Location: Surrey
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Does anyone know what make of towbar is in the picture below?

I'm going to look at the car and the seller just says it is 'EU-approved for all caravans'. There is only one 7-pin socket and I'm not sure if that horizontal ball looks like it could take a caravan.

I assumed it was a Witter but the picture on their website doesn't look anything like this:



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02/7/2013 at 2:41pm
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A photo of it's mounting would help, but there should be a sticker on it somewhere with it EU Approval number and manufacturer.
Possibly Westphalia?


02/7/2013 at 2:58pm
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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 02/7/2013Possibly Westphalia?



Yes, I think you're right - I just realised the seller did tell me it was bought from TowEquippe and they only sell Westfalia for the Lexus.

The seller says he doesn't have the 'key' and I'd need to buy one. I can't get through to TowEquippe at the moment -any idea how much they are to buy seperately?


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02/7/2013 at 3:41pm
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From the Westphalia web site:

I have lost the key for my detachable towbar. What can I do?

You should always keep a record of the number on your key when you receive your Detachable Towbar. The key number is stamped into the head of the key. With this number you can get a replacement from your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or directly from us. If you do not have a record of your key number, contact your local Westfalia Fitting Partner who will be able to request a Master Key Set from us. This contains all of the available keys. When you receive the Master Key Set try out the keys until you find the one that fits. Using the number on the key you can then order a replacement from your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or directly from us. When you have finished with the Master Key Set please return it to your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or send it directly to us.


and:

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/sw017-westfalia-detachable-towbar-replacement-key-no-sw017.html


02/7/2013 at 3:46pm
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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 02/7/2013
From the Westphalia web site:

I have lost the key for my detachable towbar. What can I do?

You should always keep a record of the number on your key when you receive your Detachable Towbar. The key number is stamped into the head of the key. With this number you can get a replacement from your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or directly from us. If you do not have a record of your key number, contact your local Westfalia Fitting Partner who will be able to request a Master Key Set from us. This contains all of the available keys. When you receive the Master Key Set try out the keys until you find the one that fits. Using the number on the key you can then order a replacement from your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or directly from us. When you have finished with the Master Key Set please return it to your local Westfalia Fitting Partner or send it directly to us.


and:

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/sw017-westfalia-detachable-towbar-replacement-key-no-sw017.html



OK, embarrassing - I couldn't find any of that info on either of those websites - many thanks


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02/7/2013 at 9:27pm
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It looks a lot like my neighbours Thule tow bar. He uses it for his bike rack. If that is the case it might explain the 7 pin socket as only that would be needed for a trailer board.


03/7/2013 at 5:34pm
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My removable towball is a Westphalia, and it doesn't look much like the photo. It looks more like a Brink that I had on my previous towcar.
Bertie.

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