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Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia
Fraggle
 

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Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

Hi,

I apologies for this thread, but I've trawled through this site and others to try and find the information I require, but without success.

I have a 2012 SD4 Dynamic, and would like to fit a detachable towbar.

Can anyone let me know if you have to cut the outer (visible) part of the bumper on the dynamic to allow fitment of the Tow Trust detachable?

I have found pictures of the Westfalia version, which does seem very neat, but I would prefer that no outer cuts were required......

Also, any recommendations on dedicated electrics?....which one to buy.....

Thanks Very Happy
29-09-2015 12:55pm
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Earl grey
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

(29-09-2015 12:55pm)Fraggle Wrote:  Hi,

I apologies for this thread, but I've trawled through this site and others to try and find the information I require, but without success.

I have a 2012 SD4 Dynamic, and would like to fit a detachable towbar.

Can anyone let me know if you have to cut the outer (visible) part of the bumper on the dynamic to allow fitment of the Tow Trust detachable?

I have found pictures of the Westfalia version, which does seem very neat, but I would prefer that no outer cuts were required......

Also, any recommendations on dedicated electrics?....which one to buy.....

Thanks Very Happy

Hi Fraggle

I have a Tow Trust detachable towbar fitted to my 2014 Pure Tech and when removed it is completely invisible. The socket for the hook is underneath and the electrics fold down. There is no cut...you would not know it's there. I know that that the fitter used dedicated electrics but regret I don't know which type. They plug into the existing wiring loom and do clever things like disable the rear parking sensors when a trailer is attached and there is a nice repeater in the instrument binnacle which flashes with the indicators. Highly recommended.

EG

2014 Pure Tech, Orkney Grey with Black Pano Roof, Folding Mirrors, Privacy Glass and Front Fog Lights
29-09-2015 08:34pm
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Barton Evoque
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

Another vote for towtrust

Evoque My13 TD4 Pure.Orkney Grey with Tech Pack~Spare Wheel~Front Fogs~Privacy Glass~Ebony Interior~Mudflaps~Evoque Footrest~DVD Headrests~Towtrust Towbar.Collected 17th Sept. Very Happy
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29-09-2015 08:37pm
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Fraggle
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

Thanks for the response guys. I think my mind is made up, the Tow Trust seems to be a favouriteThumbs Up

I'll keep you up to date with my decision and progress.......

Also, has anyone got any recommendations for a tow ball mounted bike rack? I need one which can carry four bikes, I'm thinking Thule, but which oneConfused
29-09-2015 08:48pm
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Fraggle
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

Tow Trust towbar bought, if it has been delivered, Saturday will be fitment day Very Happy

I'll keep you up to date with a few pics Wink
02-10-2015 12:51pm
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Barton Evoque
 

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Good choice.

Evoque My13 TD4 Pure.Orkney Grey with Tech Pack~Spare Wheel~Front Fogs~Privacy Glass~Ebony Interior~Mudflaps~Evoque Footrest~DVD Headrests~Towtrust Towbar.Collected 17th Sept. Very Happy
Also nicely modded Audi TT Roadster.
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02-10-2015 02:16pm
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grommit
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

Hi I fitted one a while back it was a tow trust Detachable Vertical Swan neck of eBay £247 free delivery. dedicated 13pin socket VPLHT0061 £107 inc Vat & delivered from Tim Fry Landrovers.

Fitted myself in about 2,1/2 Hrs well pleased with it, will get some picture later

http://babyrr.com/forum/Thread-TOWBAR-GU...-2?page=12
07-10-2015 07:59pm
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Fraggle
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

Towbar fitted!!

Took a while, but managed to minimise the amount of cutting!!

I will take a few pics and post this weekend Smile
09-10-2015 06:51am
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Barton Evoque
 

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Cutting ? why did you need to cut.

Evoque My13 TD4 Pure.Orkney Grey with Tech Pack~Spare Wheel~Front Fogs~Privacy Glass~Ebony Interior~Mudflaps~Evoque Footrest~DVD Headrests~Towtrust Towbar.Collected 17th Sept. Very Happy
Also nicely modded Audi TT Roadster.
09-10-2015 07:15am
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Fraggle
 

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RE: Towbar - Tow Trust or Westfalia

(09-10-2015 07:15am)Barton Evoque Wrote:  Cutting ? why did you need to cut.

The Dynamic lower rear bumper slightly fouls the connection point for the detachable swan neck.

I'll get some pics and post to show.

Tried to fit without cutting, but could not relocate the four studs bolting the bumper to the car.
10-10-2015 09:07pm
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