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20/8/2013 at 8:16pm
Location: Kennington OXFORD
Outfit: 2005 Eccles Sterling Topaz 2 berth
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From what I have read that is not a bad price. However, beware - many modern cars have specialised wiring harnesses. There are systems which can bypass these, in order that the electrics can be fitted without cutting into the cables, which could 1) invalidate warranty and/or 2) not allow any vehicle built-in systems to function as they should when a trailer is coupled, eg ESP, traction control etc. By far the best way is a dedicated supplementary loom, even where the vehicle is 'towbar prepped' from the factory. In which case, the estimated price you were given would seem somewhat low. Our daughter runs a Quashqai and once suggested she could maybe borrow our caravan to 'go on holiday Dad!' We got her to get a quote and she was told about £550. As neither she or her husband had ever towed, the general consensus was 'not a good idea' LOL.
Our previous Saab was purchased from a Saab dealership. I ordered a Saab tow bar for supply and fit, and this was discounted as part of the deal and still came at £399. The current Saab had a towbar on it but only a 12N socket and a Ryder bypass system. (previous owner only towed a small trailer) I then purchased a dedicated kit from P F Jones for £131, fitted it, and had the car checked for programming, which was found not to be needed; the Rear Electrical Centre already in the car together with the kit (including a module) I fitted had done the trick. Some cars though, do need to be programmed by a dealer, to ensure all the car's systems will operate correctly.
HTH
Pete
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