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PersonNew2Caravans
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Hello everyone, first post so I hope I have done everything correctly.

I have a Peugeot 2008 (2013 Feline Calima model), it has parts of a tow bar on the back, we are wanting to tow a small caravan as I know we are fairly restricted due by the cars relatively low kerb weight in regards to what we can tow.

Would anyone be able to advise based on the photos I have attached what else I need to complete the tow bar setup, the electrics appear to be already in place for towing a caravan from what I can tell but I have not tested this. Do i just need the actual ball itself, like a swan neck tow ball?

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer


edit: I am not sure why it won't show the picutre, I have posted the picture in my gallery section of my profile also.


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According to Towcar.info, you should be able to pull about a ton fully loaded, so long as the nose weight is no more than 50kg. (Assuming you have the 1.6 manual petrol version of the Peugeot) The nose weight will be the limit, rather than the MPTLM figure, as it's quite low for that car.

To get photo's to show, you'll need to load them into online storage, like Google Pictures, and cut-and-paste the reference into the pop-up box when you hit the picture key the one after the B and I buttons on the edit box)


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Personblueexpo97
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Probably best to visit your local towbar fitting shop, there you will more than likely get the correct advice for your situation.

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Having just found the picture on your profile gallery, I would agree with Blueexpo that you'd be best visiting a towbar supplier. It looks to me as if a section of the towing bracket has been removed (not just a removeable towball), as the section you still have should have an assembly bolted between the two plates.

Find a supplier for advice, but if the existing brackets manufacturer can't be identified for the proper part, then you may need a complete new towing bracket.

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PersonNew2Caravans
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Okay thanks guys, I will do this. I appreciate the advice.

Peter


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I cant help you but welcome to the forum

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Peter, also refer to your car's handbook. Kerbweight is not the only factor here. Peugot will also state what the maximum braked trailer weight is. This may be more than or less than the kerbweight.

Towbars are type-approved now, and the label for this must be on the bar or the removable swan neck.Possible MOT failure without


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Looking at picture in op gallery it is just a standard fixed swan neck towbar with the swan neck ball section missing. It bolts on with with 2 horizontal bolts.

The towbar will be made by one of the large manufacturers such as Bosal or Westfalia. Maker's label should be on towbar somewhere. Or it could be a Peugeot dealer fitted towbar so supplied through Peugeot parts dept.

I don't know if just the missing part is available without buying whole new towbar £100 odd. Try your Peugeot dealer &/or towbar supplier.


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I agree with the others that said take it to a towbar centre to get it checked out as a peugeot dealer will ask an arm and a leg for checking and fitting a part.

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Quote: Originally posted by Opensauce on 12/1/2017
Looking at picture in op gallery it is just a standard fixed swan neck towbar with the swan neck ball section missing. It bolts on with with 2 horizontal bolts.

The towbar will be made by one of the large manufacturers such as Bosal or Westfalia. Maker's label should be on towbar somewhere. Or it could be a Peugeot dealer fitted towbar so supplied through Peugeot parts dept.

I don't know if just the missing part is available without buying whole new towbar £100 odd. Try your Peugeot dealer &/or towbar supplier.


Plenty of cheap import towbars from unknown brands being shipped in from Poland, Italy and Spain, so not guaranteed to be a well known branded part these days.



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