Irishrover
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With the EC tightening up on towbar specifications, only type approved towbars must be supplied and fitted..this means that they can't be modified.
In short...either remove and fit a "Fixed towball" type or stick with the original..otherwise you could get done.
In short...either remove and fit a "Fixed towball" type or stick with the original..otherwise you could get done.
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
Only applies to vehicles registered after 1st Aug 1998.
Irishrover
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Hiya Pikey..that's correct but surely modifying a towbar in any wayis a can of worms. For what they cost, it's far better than seeing your trailer/caravan disappearing from view through the rear view mirror.
I reckon that if an accident was caused and it was due to towbar failure, especially if it was modified, serious questions would be asked irregardless of whether it was a pre or post 1998 car
I reckon that if an accident was caused and it was due to towbar failure, especially if it was modified, serious questions would be asked irregardless of whether it was a pre or post 1998 car
Pikey
Dummy Ejection Facilitator..
Aye couldn't agree more I've got a Dicky Bates drop plate on the 90 with a 3.5tonne ball and pin hitch, on it. But lots of peeps are fitting these southdown detachable tow hitch type jobbies. And I've heard a couple of peeps say there illegal when in reality they aren't. So long as ya vehicle is pre Aug 98.
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Irishrover
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EC approved fixed type towbar £124 including VAT from Welcome to Towsure - Discount Camping and Caravanning Equipment, EC Approved Towbars, Trailers and Trailer Parts from Towsure guaranteed for the life of the car.
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hammy2909
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Irishrover
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One word answer...............NO
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996TURBO
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Yes a Land Rover multi-height plate but it cost so much money that you'll prefer to change of towhitch.
A pic of mine with a MaxxRaxx Bike Carrier. I don't know the PN code but may do a research on Microcat for you
