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Subject Topic: Quoted£1,200 for a tow hitch Swansea -
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PersonGeorgie girl
24/3/2014 at 11:23am
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Hubby and I plan to buy our first caravan shortly so I rang Sinclair ( as our Golf still under warranty ) and they quoted me £1,200 !!!! Bonkers , obviously we won't use them but can anyone recommend a garage in Swansea area or suggest how to find one ? Thanks

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PersonRob and Tina
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Have a look at this thread:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=20&TopicID=288656&PagePosition=1

Rob


PersonGeorgie girl
24/3/2014 at 12:07pm
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Thanks Rob but it won't let me click the link , however I did see a previous thread about this - also from Swansea , so I have had a look at that

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PersonRob and Tina
24/3/2014 at 12:15pm
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Highlight it and right click then go to....

Rob


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The main dealers have fixed price for job that is excessive but for a fairly new car its still a good idea to use car specific wiring & it might need plugging into main dealer computer unless fitter can do it so don't expect to pay £150 & don't necessarily take cheapest quote. You want good make towbar, say Bosal or Westfalia as well as specfic wiring so ask fitting company some questions.


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Personmikegalagher
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...and check the warranty isn't affected by going off piste.

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Personmillermicm
24/3/2014 at 3:19pm
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Certainly check the warranty but using approved fitters should cost £350 - £400. It's not the cheap job it used to be.


I remember I bought my first towbar for a mk 2 escort for £15 from exchange & mart and fitted it myself.


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Steve can I join your supporters club?

Is there a Crocs sub-club?

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Mike

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PersonGeorgie girl
24/3/2014 at 7:55pm
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Thanks all , hubby is in contact with several local companies and I have passed on your advice - generally quotes are 300-450

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25/3/2014 at 8:11am
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Hi GG did you find a good priced towbar fitter after I'm looking for one for my Tiguan and so far bank farm trailers are the cheapest


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Personblitey
25/3/2014 at 10:24pm
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Hi, i have today had a Westfalia detachable tow bar fitted to my X5 by CDF Towbars and it cost me £500,unfortunately i don't think they travel outside of the West Midlands, however PF Jones i believe have mobile fitters all over the Uk and come highly recommended, the only reason i didn't use them was CDF were cheaper.

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/

Good Luck

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PersonLlaniDavis
25/3/2014 at 11:19pm
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Who ever you choose, ensure that they are able to reprogramme the ECU to take into account the tow bar electrics.


Personscarletsfan
26/3/2014 at 1:04pm
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Last time I needed a bar fitting I used a mobile service that came to me home (Llangenench)

http://www.unitedtowbars.co.uk/westwales-html/

Very reasonable and very professional.

 



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PersonGeorgie girl
26/3/2014 at 7:22pm
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Thanks all , my husband says Kits and bits seem very helpful and good price , good service on the phone and seem to know what they are talking about

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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 25/3/2014
Who ever you choose, ensure that they are able to reprogramme the ECU to take into account the tow bar electrics.


Never heard that one before

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PersonBill Terry
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Quote: Originally posted by archerypete03 on 26/3/2014
Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 25/3/2014Who ever you choose, ensure that they are able to reprogramme the ECU to take into account the tow bar electrics.

Never heard that one before


Yes some cars you cant just join it to the loom and expect it to work, So the ecu needs to know whats going on.
heres a link..
http://www.towbarexpress.co.uk/dedicated_wiring.html


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just dont go there.



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