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Towbar fitting

Started by pabinlove, June 12, 2013, 12:20:41 PM

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Hi all, sorry if this has been asked before, cannot scroll through the forums very well computer dead and on a phone! Anyway my question is when fitting a tow bar to our galaxy does the rear bumper have to be cut? And detachable or fixed what is preferred. Many thanks Paul.

Didn't have to cut mine to fit but you have to remove the steel part of the bumper cover, you need to keep this if your likely to remove the tow bar at a later date.
Mine was the fixed type.
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Fitted three and none have needed cut's (Two detachable and a fixed) - I can highly recommend the detachable Bosal one :)
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detachable bar on mine has a cut in the bumper, I think it's something like 2cm deep, invisible unless you're under the car looking at the towbar. It's an old one though!

Cheers and thanks for your replies will look into getting one and report back when I get sorted.

if your after 1 ive got a fixed 1 in my garage with most of the electrics gathering dust and taking up room.
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Quote from: gregers on June 13, 2013, 10:12:45 PM
if your after 1 ive got a fixed 1 in my garage with most of the electrics gathering dust and taking up room.

How easy are the electrics to fit. How much do you want for the bar

How good are you with electrics would be the question to ask! There is a guide on where to connect into in the reference library and since it's all accessible from the tailgate it's easy enough for a competent DIY'er! :)
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With cream leather interior, Full Bodykit, Remapped at 145bhp, Lowered on 18's
17 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 Diesel in Slate Blue
262Bhp AWD and Factory fresh...for now!
58 Ford Transit 2.2 TDI 115 in Frozen White
With retrofitted everything except another slidey door! :)
LAUNCH X431 Pad PRO - Scanning & Coding for all makes and models done in Wiltshire in exchange for winegums! :)

Quote from: hendal on June 14, 2013, 07:13:04 PM
How easy are the electrics to fit. How much do you want for the bar

make me a serious offer m8ty,its taking up room in my garage.obviously you would have to pick it up as postage would cost an arm n leg.
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