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Tow Bars
Hi,
How much does it cost to have a tow bar fitted?
We're not going to tow anything hefty - all I want it for is to put a bike carrier on it to carry a couple of bikes.
Car is a Ford Mondeo.
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11-03-2010, 20:56
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Re: Tow Bars
You can get cycle carriers that don't require a tow bar...
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11-03-2010, 21:06
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Re: Tow Bars
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Originally Posted by LSainsbury
Hi,
How much does it cost to have a tow bar fitted?
We're not going to tow anything hefty - all I want it for is to put a bike carrier on it to carry a couple of bikes.
Car is a Ford Mondeo.
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You could go to your local Ford/Gates garage. The will do one for the model you have.
Or you could go to halfords/argos and get a generic carrier
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Arround £50+
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...5515_langId_-1
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...=CYCLE+CARRIER
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11-03-2010, 21:08
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Re: Tow Bars
I don't like the strap on carriers - I don't think they are that safe and are a pain to keep strapping on bikes for transport.
I'd like a proper cycle carrier where it sits on the tow bar and you clip the cycles to them.
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11-03-2010, 21:25
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Re: Tow Bars
heres a good company for you i have provided the link for ford mondeo's so just select the tow bar best suited for you ,(i would go for the detachable one ) click on it and it will show you the wiring kits available for all mondeos and the cost ,then scroll down and there is a link for fitting instructions
hope this helps
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15-03-2010, 18:39
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Re: Tow Bars
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heres a good company for you i have provided the link for ford mondeo's so just select the tow bar best suited for you ,(i would go for the detachable one ) click on it and it will show you the wiring kits available for all mondeos and the cost ,then scroll down and there is a link for fitting instructions
hope this helps
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Errrrr - link??
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15-03-2010, 18:41
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Re: Tow Bars
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I don't like the strap on carriers
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15-03-2010, 20:07
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15-03-2010, 21:23
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Re: Tow Bars
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Errrrr - link??
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http://www.towequipe.co.uk/itemlist....t=Submit+Query
sorry ,sorry sorry can't believe i did that
this is the mondeo link but you may have to be more specific re year and if estate or not
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16-03-2010, 14:17
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Re: Tow Bars
Trouble is though Marty, those prices don't include fitting and wiring.
OP, I certainly wouldn't recommend attempting to fit them yourself, unless you know exactly what you are doing. Don't forget to allow for other costs, such as a towing board etc.
You should really expect to pay about one hundred and fifty, to two hundred pounds, for just the tow bar and ball, fitted.
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16-03-2010, 16:28
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Re: Tow Bars
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Trouble is though Marty, those prices don't include fitting and wiring.
OP, I certainly wouldn't recommend attempting to fit them yourself, unless you know exactly what you are doing. Don't forget to allow for other costs, such as a towing board etc.
You should really expect to pay about one hundred and fifty, to two hundred pounds, for just the tow bar and ball, fitted.
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the price includes the wiring and some are designed to fit yourself especialy the lightweight ones for cycle carriers ,wich is what the op wants it for
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17-03-2010, 12:02
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Re: Tow Bars
Yes, you are right about the wiring kits (I need to look a little closer in future  ), but my advice about fitting still stands. The weight is irrelevant, if you don't know exactly what you are doing. I have seen many a mishap caused by poorly fitted towbars. The problem is that it is not the lead car that is at risk, it's what is behind them that is in danger.
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17-03-2010, 12:19
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Re: Tow Bars
I'm glad you guys are talking about the electrics for a towing board (if you're towing a trailer) or a lighting board (if you're hanging cycles on a rack). Too many cars have their rear lights (illegally) obscured by a rack full of bikes.
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17-03-2010, 12:57
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Re: Tow Bars
Indeed, many accidents have been caused by inconsiderate jerks, thinking that the law doesn't apply to them.
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